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Model G0639 22-Ton Hydraulic Log Splitter
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Engine won't start,
hard to start, stalls,
runs rough, smokes,
or is underpowered.
1. The fuel is stale or has water in it.
2. Engine oil is low or diluted.
3. Clogged air filter.
4. Fuel shutoff valve or line is at fault.
5. Choke linkage is at fault.
6. Spark plug wire or spark plug is at fault.
7. Carburetor is at fault, or has a vacuum
leak.
8. Ignition is at fault.
9. The engine has had it!
1. Replace with new regular grade gasoline.
2. Make sure the engine oil level is full, or change the
engine oil.
3. Replace air filter.
4. Open the valve, replace the valve, replace fuel line.
5. Make sure choke butterfly valve opens and closes
fully with the throttle lever linkage.
6. Replace spark plug wire or reconnect wire to spark
plug. Repair for fuel or oil fowling spark plug, and
replace spark plug.
7. Tighten loose carburetor, repair/replace leaking gas
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kets/hoses and/or rebuild carburetor.
8. Make sure the ignition switch is in the ON position, if
no spark exists, replace the magneto unit.
9. Rebuild or replace the engine.
Splitter wedge
moves forward
and backwards too
slowly, or does
not move in either
direction.
1. Control lever linkage is at fault.
2. Hydraulic fluid is at fault.
3. Tank suction screen is clogged, or the suc
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tion line is drawing in air.
4. Pump or pump relief is at fault.
5. Hydraulic control valve at fault.
6. Damaged ram piston seals.
1. Repair bent or warn linkage to provide full travel.
2. Tank is empty or low, refill with hydraulic fluid.
3. Clean tank screen and service hydraulic system,
replace suction line and hose clamps.
4. Replace valve, flush and service hydraulic system.
5. Replace ram assembly, and flush and service sys
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tem.
6. Replace ram assembly, and flush and service sys
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tem.
Splitter wedge
moves forward
too slowly or not
at all, but retracts
correctly.
1. Control lever linkage is at fault.
2. Wedge is at fault or unsuitable log for split
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ting.
3. Hydraulic fluid is at fault.
4. Hydraulic control valve at fault.
5. Damaged ram piston seals.
1. Repair bent or warn linkage to provide full travel.
2. Sharpen wedge, and avoid splitting logs with twisted
grain, a high moisture content, heavily knotted.
3. Fill tank to required fluid level.
4. Replace valve, flush and service hydraulic system.
5. Replace ram assembly, and flush and service sys
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tem.
Splitter wedge
retracts too slowly
or not at all, but
moves forward
correctly.
1. Control lever linkage is at fault.
2. Hydraulic control valve at fault.
3. Damaged ram piston seals.
1. Repair bent or warn linkage to provide full travel.
2. Replace control valve.
3. Replace ram assembly.
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel-
ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical
Support at (570) 546-9663. For engine troubleshooting and repair questions contact Briggs & Stratton at
1-800-233-3723, or www.briggandstratton.com.
SECTION 5: SERVICE
Operation Tshooting
Troubleshooting