Instructions / Assembly
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Remedy
Wedge movement is
slow or erratic
1. Air in the hydraulic oil system
2. Debris lodged in beam guides
3. Low hydraulic oil
1. Purge air by extending and retracting
the wedge several times until motion is
smooth
2. Clear debris from beam
3. Check oil level and add as needed
Oil leak from cylinder
1. Faulty cylinder rod seal
2. Scored or bent cylinder rod
3. Loose hydraulic tting
4. Faulty combination washer seal on
cylinder hydraulic tting
1. Contact customer service
2. Contact customer service
3. Tighten hydraulic tting
4. Contact customer service
Oil leak from hose
connection
Loose hose clamp or hydraulic tting Tighten hose clamp or hydraulic tting
Wedge will not extend
or retract
1. Faulty control valve
2. Faulty hydraulic pump
3. Low hydraulic oil
1. Contact customer service
2. Contact customer service
3. Check oil level and add as needed
Wedge does not auto-
return
1. Low hydraulic oil
2. Faulty control valve
1. Check oil level and add as needed
2. Contact customer service
Excessive bouncing
while towing
Underinated Inate tires to proper pressure
Control valve handle
does not return to
neutral when released
from forward position
1. Hydraulic oil too cold
2. Hydraulic oil too thick
3. Hydraulic oil contaminated
4. Faulty control valve
1. Warm up engine
2. Replace hydraulic uid
3. Replace hydraulic uid
4. Contact customer service
Engine will not start
1. Engine switch in OFF position
2.
Fuel shut-off valve in OFF position
3. Fuel tank empty
4. Spark plug disconnected
5. Faulty spark plug
6. Choke lever in wrong position
7. Faulty engine
1. Move switch to ON position
2. Move valve to ON position
3. Fill fuel tank with fuel
4. Connect spark plug
5. Replace spark plug
6. Adjust choke lever position
7. Contact customer service
STORAGE
Gasoline can become stale when stored over 30
days. Stale fuel can cause acid and gum deposits
that form in the fuel system or on carburetor parts.
For engine fuel that is stored less than 30 days, add
a fuel stabilizer to keep the fuel fresh. Turn the fuel
valve lever to the off position. If fuel is stored over 30
days, then drain the fuel tank as stated in the engine
manual.
Always drain fuel from the tank in an outdoor, well-
ventilated area.
Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks
while handling fuel.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
Never store the log splitter inside where there is
a source of heat or an open flame, spark, or pilot
light, such as a water heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer, or other gas appliance. EVEN IF the log
splitter's fuel tank is empty, residual gasoline vapors
could ignite.
Never store the log splitter near fertilizer or any other
corrosive material.
Never spray the engine or log splitter with a pressure
washer. Water can contaminate the fuel system and
can enter the engine and damage the engine.
4. Refer to the engine manual for proper engine storage instructions.
Follow the instructions below for storing your log splitter between
uses.
1. Retract the wedge completely to keep the rod protected from
corrosion.
2. Allow the machine to cool 5 minutes before storing.
3. Clear the debris from the beam, wedge, and end plate. Use
a damp cloth to clear exterior surfaces of the engine and log
splitter. Use a soft bristle brush to remove excess dirt and oil.
Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt and small debris.
Wipe the beam, wedge, and all metal parts with an oil rag to
prevent corrosion.
5. Store the log splitter in a location away from corrosive
materials, sources of heat, open ames, sparks, or pilot lights.
6. Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in a UL listed tightly sealed
container.
Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an
enclosure and explosion can result.
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