Troubleshooting - Masport SK-E5T Owner's Manual

Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience
problems, contact your local dealer.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the electric motor, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect
the power cord from the source of Electricity.
Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOM
The Motor does not run
Motor Reset continuously trips
Log fails to split
Rack returning very slow or not
returning properly.
Operator Lever snapping out of
gear or not staying in gear.
With Motor running and the handle
is pushed, the ram does not move
or is slow to respond.
Rack slamming back too fast.
Machine does not seem to have
full splitting power.
Operator Lever not engaging rack
with pinion gear.
Rack not disengaging from pinion
when handle is released
Note: A clean well maintained Log Splitter will give many hours of use as against a Log Splitter not kept in this condition.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

• Splitter unplugged; plug Splitter in.
• Splitter Cord may be damaged.
• The Splitter motor circuit breaker has tripped; push the Reset Button.
• If the above causes are not the problem, a circuit breaker of the electrical circuit you are
• plugged into might need to be reset; Reset Circuit Breaker.
• If the Motor still does not run, contact your local dealer
• Make sure the voltage at the outlet or extension cord connection to the Splitter is 110-120VAC. 200-
240VAC which meeting your country standard.
• The Belt is too tight. Check the Belt Tension and adjust to allow for slipping.
• Incorrect positioning of the log; re-position the log flat on the splitting beam with the end squarely against
the Wedge.
• Log exceeds permitted dimensions or the wood is too hard for the capacity of the machine.
• The maximum log length is 16" with a maximum diameter of 12" for the Splitter
• Check for wood chips or debris between ram and rail. Clean beam of built up/caked on debris.
• Check rack lift bearing for alignment or damage.
• Check interference between Ram and Tray.
• Return spring is unhooked or damaged. Reconnect or replace as needed.
• Lever not all the way in the Split Position when rack comes under full load. Push lever quicker and more
forcefully into the full Split Position. A hard stop should be felt at the end of the stroke when engaging the
handle.
• Vertical adjustment is not adjusted correctly
• Ram has been overloaded at lower part of face. Check rack gear for straightness.
• Make sure the voltage at the outlet or extension cord connection to the Splitter is 110-
• 120VAC. 200-240VAC which meeting your country standard.
• If you are using an extension cord, make sure that the cord is no more than 25 feet long, is not smaller than
12 AWG or 2 square meter wire.
• If the Wedge will still not move or is slow to respond, call your local dealer for assistance
• Wedge end of machine too high. Must be almost level with ram end or just slightly higher.
• Springs not operating properly. Fix or replace as needed.
• The belt may be too loose. Adjust the belt
• Clean wood chips or other debris from under rack.
• Clean accumulated dirt from frame where carriage assembly rests against rubber bumpers.
• Belt must be loosened to allow for slipping while disengaging. Adjust belt