11 — English
TROUbLEShOOTING
PRObLEM
POSSIbLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor fails to start
Won’t split logs
Log mover jerks and vibrates
Oil leaks around cylinder ram or
from other points
1. Overload Protection Device is
disengaged to protect the log
splitter from being damaged.
1. Log is improperly positioned.
2. The size or hardness of the log
exceeds the machine’s capacity.
3. Wedge cutting edge is blunt.
4. Oil leaks.
5. Unauthorized adjustment was
made on the Maximum Pressure
Limiting Screw. Lower maximum
pressure rating was set.
1. Lack of hydraulic oil and
excessive air in the hydraulic
system.
1. Air sealed in hydraulic system
while operating.
2. Bleed screw is not tightened
before moving the log splitter.
3. Oil drain bolt is not tight.
4. Hydraulic control valve assembly
and/or seal(s) are worn.
1. Push reset button.
See Figure 14.
1. Refer to
Operation
section for log
loading.
2. Reduce the log size before splitting.
3. Refer to “Sharpening Wedge” in the
Maintenance
section.
4. Locate leak(s). Contact the dealer.
5. Contact the dealer.
1. Check oil level for possible oil
refilling. Contact the dealer.
1. Loosen bleed screw by 3-4 rotations
before operating the log splitter.
2. Tighten the bleed screw before
moving the log splitter.
3. Tighten the oil drain bolt.
4. Contact the dealer.
MAINTENANCE
Refill the oil tank with fresh hydraulic oil (3.7 quarts or
118 oz.).
Place the cleaned dipstick into the oil tank. Remove and
check the oil level.
NOTE: The oil level should be between the two grooves
around the bottom of the dipstick as shown in figure 5.
Replace oil drain bolt. Tighten securely.
Dispose old oil at an oil recycling center.
ShARPENING ThE WEDGE
After using the log splitter for some time, it may be necessary
to sharpen the wedge. Using a fine-toothed file, smooth any
burrs or crushed areas along the cutting edge.
TO LOCK ThE LOG SPLITTER
See Figure 15.
To prevent unauthorized use of the log splitter when moving,
storing, or leaving the machine unattended, disconnect it
from the power supply and install a padlock (not included)
through the hole in the hydraulic control lever.
