Replacement Part List

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cylinder rod will not move
SOLUTION: A,D,E,H,J
Slow cylinder rod speed when extending or
retracting
SOLUTION: A,B,C,H,I,K,L
Wood will not split or splits extremely slowly
SOLUTION: A,B,C,F,I,K
Engine bogs down during splitting
SOLUTION: G,L
Engine stalls under low load condition
SOLUTION: D,E,L,M
Cause Solution
A-Insufficient oil to pump
Check oil level in reservoir
B-Air in oil
Check oil level in reservoir
C-Excessive pump inlet vacuum
Check pump inlet hose for blockage or kinks
D-Blocked hydraulic lines
Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic system
E-Blocked control valve
Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic system
F-Low control valve setting
Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge
G-High control valve setting
Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge
H-Damaged control valve
Return control valve for authorized repair
I-Internal control valve leak
Return control valve for authorized repair
J-Internal cylinder leak
Return cylinder for authorized repair
K-Internally damaged cylinder
Return cylinder for authorized repair
L-Engine Control out of adjustment
Adjust idle control nuts
M-Engine is loaded during idle down mode
Use shorter log lengt
h to allow engine to speed
up before contact.