Owner's Manual

21 REV 91520-20120622
ENGLISH 91520
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. Adjust choke
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.