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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cylinder rod will not move
Slow cylinder shaft speed
while extending and
retracting.
Leaking Cylinder
Leaking pump shaft seal
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Cause
1. Broken or worn belt.
2. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses.
3. Set screws in pump pulley not adjusted
properly.
4. Loose pulley.
5. Pump gear sections damaged.
6. Damaged relief valve.
7. Hydraulic lines blocked.
8. Incorrect oil level.
9. Damaged directional valve.
10. Blocked directional valve.
11. Un-level ground; hydraulic fluid not reaching
pump.
1. Gear sections damaged.
2. Excessive pump inlet vacuum.
3. Slow engine speed.
4. Damaged relief valve.
5. Incorrect oil level.
6. Contaminated oil.
7. Directional valve leaking internally.
8. Internally damaged cylinder.
9. Log Splitter not on level ground.
1. Broken seals.
2. Scored cylinder.
1. Broken drive shaft.
2. Engine/pump misalignment.
3. Gear sections damaged.
4. Poorly positioned shaft seal.
5. Plugged oil breather.
Remedy
1. Replace belt.
2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses, remove shipping
plugs, reconnect hoses.
3. See authorized service dealer.
4. Correct engine/pump alignment as
necessary.
5. See authorized service dealer.
6. See authorized service dealer.
7. Flush and clean hydraulic system.
8. Check oil level.
9. See authorized service dealer.
10. Flush and clean hydraulic system.
11. Move log splitter to level ground.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and
unblocked, use short, large diameter inlet
hoses.
3. See authorized service dealer.
4. See authorized service dealer.
5. Check oil level.
6. Drain oil, clean reservoir, and refill.
7. See authorized service dealer.
8. See authorized service dealer.
9. Move log splitter to level ground.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. See authorized service dealer.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. Correct alignment as necessary.
3. See authorized service dealer.
4. See authorized service dealer.
5. Make certain reservoir is properly vented.
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