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REV 100133-20141031
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100133
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine will not start
No fuel
Add fuel
Faulty spark plug
Replace spark plug
Unit loaded during start up
Remove load from unit
Engine will not start;
Engine starts but runs roughly
Low oil level
Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place log splitter on a flat, level surface
Choke in the wrong position
Adjust choke
Spark plug wire loose
Attach wire to spark plug
Engine shuts down during operation
Out of fuel
Fill fuel tank
Low oil level
Fill crankcase to the proper level . Place
log splitter on a flat, level surface
Engine cannot supply enough power or
overheating
Insufficient ventilation
Check for air restriction . Move to a
well ventilated area
Wedge movement is slow or erratic
Air in the hydraulic oil system
Purge air by extending and retracting
the wedge several times until motion
is smooth
Debris lodged in beam guides
Clear debris from beam
Low hydraulic oil
Check oil level and add as needed
Oil leak from hose connection
Loose hose clamp or hydraulic fitting
Tighten hose clamp or hydraulic fitting
Oil leak from cylinder
Faulty cylinder rod seal
Contact Customer Service
Scored or bent cylinder rod
Contact Customer Service
Loose hydraulic fitting
Tighten hydraulic fitting
Faulty combination washer seal on
cylinder hydraulic fitting
Contact Customer Service
Wedge will not extend or retract
Faulty control valve
Contact Customer Service
Faulty hydraulic pump
Contact Customer Service
Low hydraulic oil
Check oil level and add as needed
Wedge does not Auto-Return
Low hydraulic oil
Check oil level and add as needed
Faulty control valve
Contact Customer Service
Excessive bouncing while towing
Under-inflated tires
Inflate tires to proper pressure . Refer
to tire sidewall
