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19Section 8 — troubleShooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Wood will not split or wood
splits too slowly
1. Small gear section damaged.
2. Pump check valve leaking.
3. Excessive pump inlet vacuum.
4. Incorrect oil level.
5. Contaminated oil.
6. Control valve leaking internally.
7. Overloaded cylinder.
8. Internally damaged cylinder.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. See authorized service dealer.
3. Make certain pump inlet hoses are clear and
unblocked.
4. Check oil level.
5. Drain oil, clean reservoir and refill.
6. See authorized service dealer.
7. Do not attempt to split wood against the grain.
8. See authorized service dealer.
Leaking pump shaft seal 1. Broken drive shaft.
2. Engine/pump misalignment.
3. Gear sections damaged.
4. Damaged shaft seal.
5. Plugged oil breather.
1. See authorized service dealer.
2. Correct alignment as necessary.
3. See authorized service dealer.
4. See authorized service dealer.
5. Make certain reservoir is properly vented.
Wedge continues to move
forward when control
handle is released
1. Damaged control valve 1. See authorized service dealer.
Control handle does not
return to neutral when
released from forward
position
1. Hydraulic fluid too cold.
2. Hydraulic fluid too thick.
3. Hydraulic fluid contaminated.
4. Damaged control valve.
1. Warm up engine.
2. Replace hydraulic fluid.
3. Replace hydraulic fluid.
4. See authorized service dealer.