Use And Care Manual

Owner’s Manual for 34 Ton Log Splitter 33
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Cylinder rod does
not move
Broken shaft.
Contact an IASD.
Pump coupling damaged.
Damaged relief valve.
Damaged control valve.
Set screws in coupling not adjusted properly.
Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses.
Disconnect hydraulic hoses, remove shipping
plugs, and reconnect hoses.
Loose pump coupling. Correct engine/pump alignment as necessary.
Hydraulic lines blocked.
Flush and clean hydraulic system.
Blocked control valve
Incorrect oil level. Check oil level, fill or drain as necessary.
Slow cylinder shaft
speed while
extending and
retracting
Damaged pump coupling.
Contact an IASD.
Slow engine speed.
Damaged relief valve.
Control valve leaking internally.
Internally damaged cylinder.
Incorrect oil level. Check oil level, fill or drain as necessary.
Contaminated oil. Drain oil, clean reservoir, and refill.
Excessive pump inlet vacuum.
Verify pump inlet hoses are clear, unblocked,
and not kinked. Use short, large diameter inlet
hoses.
Leaking at face of
cylinder or at fit-
tings
Worn seals.
Contact an IASD.
Scored cylinder.
Loose fittings. Tighten as needed.
Wood will not split
or wood splits too
slowly
Pump check valve leaking.
Contact an IASD.Control valve leaking internally.
Internally damaged cylinder.
Contaminated oil. Drain oil, clean reservoir, and refill.
Excessive pump inlet vacuum.
Verify pump inlet hoses are clear, unblocked,
and not kinked.
Overloaded cylinder. Do not attempt to split wood against the grain.
Incorrect oil level. Check oil level, fill or drain as necessary.