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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Out of fuel or stale fuel.
Engine fails to
3. Choke not in the ON position.
start.
4. Blocked fuel line.
5. Fouled spark plug.
6. Engine flooding.
1. The spark plug wire is loose.
2. The unit is running on Choke.
Engine runs
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
erratically.
4. Water or dirt in the fuel system.
5. Dirty air filter.
6. Improper carburetor adjustment.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. The air filter is dirty.
Engine
3. Air flow is restricted.
overheats.
4. The carburetor is not adjusted
Splitting
Wedge
1. Oil level low
contacts log,
2. Air trapped in hydraulic system.
but does not
3. Low pressure
split.
Log splitter
does not work
1. Control levers damaged
while engine
2. Low hydraulic oil level
running.
Log splitter
operates with
abnormal
1. Low hydraulic oil level
vibration &
noise
CAUSE
correctly.
REMEDY
1. Attach the spark plug wire securely to
the spark plug.
2. Fill with clean, fresh petrol.
3. Choke must be positioned to ON for a
cold start.
4. Clean the fuel line.
5. Clean, adjust spark plug gap, or replace.
6. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do
not prime.
1. Connect & tighten the spark plug wire.
2. Move the choke lever to OFF.
3. Clean the fuel line. Fill the tank with
clean, fresh petrol.
4. Drain the fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Clean or replace the air filter.
6. Refer to the Engine Manual.
1. Fill the crankcase with proper oil.
2. Clean the air filter.
3. Remove the housing and clean.
4. Refer to the Engine Manual.
1. Check oil level with dipstick, top up with
correct hydraulic oil, without over filling.
2. Remove the log from the table. Remove
the bleed screw completely. Start the
engine. Operate the machine, raising &
lowering the ram it's full distance 5-6
times. Stop the engine. Refit the Bleed
Screw & check the oil level. Top up with
correct hydraulic oil, without over filling
if necessary. Re-start engine & attempt
to split log.
3. Adjust silver nut, located at the top of
the block rod, which runs down the back
of the log splitter.
1. Replace.
2. Check hydraulic oil level & top up if
necessary.
1. Check hydraulic oil level and top up if
necessary.
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