Important Safety Rules
Problems
The cylinder stem will not move
Slow cylinder shaft speed when extending or retracting
The wood does not break or breaks very slowly
Engine jams during splitting
Engine stops under low load conditions
Cause
A-Insufficient oil to pump
B-Air in oil
C-Excessive vacuum at pump inlet
D- Hydraulic lines blocked in
E Control valve blocked
F- Low control valve adjustment
G- High control valve setting
H- Damaged control valve
I- Leak in the internal control valve
J- Internal cylinder leakage
K- Internally damaged cylinder
L- Engine control out of tune
M- Motor is charged during idle mode
SOLUTION:A, D, E, H, J
SOLUTION:: A, B, C, H, I, K, L
SOLUTION: A, B, C, F, I, K
SOLUTION:: G, L
SOLUTION:: D, E, L, M
SOLUTION:
Check the oil level in the oil tank
Check the oil level in the oil tank
Check the oil level in the oil tank
Rinse and clean the splitter hydraulics
Rinse and clean the splitter hydraulics
Adjust the control valve with a pressure gauge
Adjust the control valve with a pressure gauge
Return control valve for authorized repair
Return control valve for authorized repair
Return control valve for authorized repair
Return control valve for authorized repair
Adjust the idle control nuts
Use shorter logs (20" or less) to allow the engine to
accelerate before contact.
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