Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton Brute YTL-140-473 Instructions & Assembly

Problem
Cylinder rod will not move
Slow cylinder rod speed when extending or
retracting
Wood will not split or splits extremely slowly
Valve will not stay in detent or will not kick
out of detent position
Engine bogs down during splitting
Engine stalls under low load condition
Engine will not start
Engine is difficult to turn over and will not
start when cold
Engine runs but cylinder does not move
Cause
A-Insufficient oil to pump
B-Air in oil
C-Low engine oil
D-Blocked hydraulic lines
E-"ON"/"OFF"
F-Fuel shut off in "OFF" position
G-Damaged control valve
H-Detent setting incorrect
I-Internally damaged cylinder
J-Cold ambient temperature
K-Broken pump / Engine coupler

Troubleshooting

SOLUTION: A,D
SOLUTION: A,B,D,I
SOLUTION: A,B,D,G,I
SOLUTION:H
SOLUTION: This is normal
SOLUTION: L
SOLUTION:J
SOLUTION: D,K
Check oil level in reservoir
Check oil level in reservoir
Check and add engine oil
Check for restriction
Move to "ON" position
Move to "ON" position
Return control valve for authorized repair
Remove plastic cap on valve and adjust
detent kick out pressure
Return cylinder for authorized repair
Cold weather (below 32°) can result in
difficult engine starting. Change to ATF.
Check and replace coupler
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