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English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter
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Troubleshooting the engine
Problem Cause Solution
Ignition cable removed. Reconnect ignition cable to spark plug.
Tank empty or fuel stale. Top up tank with fresh, clean petrol.
Throttle/engine operating switch not in start
position.
Set throttle to or engine operating switch to “ON”.
Choke not actuated Actuate choke.
Engine does not start
Spark plug defective. Clean, adjust or change.
Spark-plug terminal is loose. Connect spark-plug terminal.
Choke still actuated. Set choke lever to OFF.
Fuel line blocked or petrol stale. Have fuel line cleaned. Top up tank with fresh, clean
petrol.
Air filter dirty. Clean or change air filter.
Engine is misfiring
Carburettor misaligned. Contact an authorised dealer.
Too little engine oil. Top up crankcase with correct oil.
Air filter dirty. Clean or change air filter.
Engine is overheating
Carburettor incorrectly set. Contact an authorised dealer.
Troubleshooting the hydraulics
Problem Cause Solution
Drive shaft broken. Contact an authorised dealer.
Shaft coupling slack. Contact an authorised dealer.
Gearwheel areas damaged. Contact an authorised dealer.
Pressure-relief valve damaged. Contact an authorised dealer.
Hydraulic lines blocked. Contact an authorised dealer.
Oil level too high/low. Check oil level.
Hydraulic splitting cylinder
does not move
Control valve damaged/blocked. Contact an authorised dealer.
Gearwheel areas damaged. Contact an authorised dealer.
Engine speed too low. Set throttle on the engine to .
Pressure-relief valve damaged. Contact an authorised dealer.
Oil level too high/low. Check oil level.
Oil contaminated. Contact an authorised dealer.
Control valve leaking internally. Contact an authorised dealer.
Hydraulic splitting cylinder
moves slowly to and from
Cylinder damaged internally. Contact an authorised dealer.
Seals broken. Contact an authorised dealer. Hydraulic cylinder leaking
Cylinder run in. Contact an authorised dealer.
Small gearwheel area damaged. Contact an authorised dealer.
Non-return valve of the pump leaking. Contact an authorised dealer.
Oil level too high/low. Check oil level.
Oil contaminated. Contact an authorised dealer.
Control valve leaking internally. Contact an authorised dealer.
Cylinder overloaded. Do not attempt to split wood against the grain.
Engine is running, but wood is
not being split or is being split
too slowly
Cylinder damaged internally. Contact an authorised dealer.
Too little power / weak engine. Contact an authorised dealer. Engine stalls during the
splitting process
Cylinder overloaded. Do not attempt to split wood against the grain.
Hydraulic pump defective. Contact an authorised dealer.
Engine has too little power. Contact an authorised dealer.
Engine is not running or stalls
under load
Hydraulic lines/control valve blocked. Contact an authorised dealer.
Drive shaft broken. Contact an authorised dealer.
Gearwheel areas damaged. Contact an authorised dealer.
Shaft seal defective. Contact an authorised dealer.
Pump shaft seal leaking
Vent hole in the oil tank blocked. Ensure that the tank has been vented correctly.
Note: Contact an authorised customer service for repairs which go beyond the measures mentioned above.