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Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the trouble shooting Table below for common problems and their solutions.
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If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, shut down the tractor engine, wait 5 minutes for
machine to cool down, then inspect for damage. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Check for damaged parts
and clean, repair and / or replace as necessary.
Problem
Cylinder rod will not move
Slow cylinder shaft speed while
extending and retracting
Leaking Cylinder
Wood will not split or wood splits too
slowly
Wedge continues to move forward
when control handle is released
Control handle does not return to
neutral when released from
forward position
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Cause
1. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses.
2. Damaged relief valve.
3. Hydraulic lines blocked.
4. Incorrect oil level of your tractor.
5. Damaged control valve.
6. Blocked control valve.
7. Hoses connected to the wrong ports.
1. Damaged relief valve.
2. Incorrect oil level of your tractor.
3. Contaminated oil.
4. Control valve leaking internally.
5. Internally damaged cylinder.
6. Excessive air in the hoses.
1. Worn seals.
2. Scored cylinder.
1. Tractor throttle set too low.
2. Incorrect oil level of your tractor.
3. Contaminated oil.
4. Control valve leaking internally.
5. Overloaded cylinder.
6. Internally damaged cylinder.
7. Excessive air in the hoses.
1. Damaged control valve
1. Hydraulic fluid too cold.
2. Hydraulic fluid too thick.
3. Hydraulic fluid contaminated.
4. Damaged control valve.
Remedy
1. Disconnect hydraulic hoses, remove shipping
plugs, and reconnect hoses.
2. See authorized service dealer.
3. Flush and clean hydraulic system.
4. Check oil level.
5. See authorized service dealer.
6. Flush and clean hydraulic system
7. Swap hose connections.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. Check oil level.
3. Drain oil, clean reservoir and refill.
4. See authorized service dealer.
5. See authorized service dealer
6. Operate the control handle several times to
repel the air.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. See authorized service dealer.
1. Adjust Tractor throttle.
2. Check oil level.
3. Drain oil, clean reservoir and refill.
4. See authorized service dealer.
5. Do not attempt to split wood against the grain.
6. See authorized service dealer.
7. Operate the control handle several times to
repel the air.
1. See authorized service dealer.
1. Warm up engine.
2. Replace hydraulic fluid.
3. Replace hydraulic fluid.
4. See authorized service dealer.
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