
Cylinder rod will not move
speed when extending or
retracting
Wood will not split or splits extremely slowly
Engine bogs down during splitting
Engine stalls under low load condition
A-Insufficient oil to pump
Check oil level in reservoir
Check oil level in reservoir
C-Excessive pump inlet vacuum
Check pump inlet hose for blockage or kinks
D-Blocked hydraulic lines
Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic system
Flush and clean the splitter hydraulic system
F-Low control valve setting
Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge
G-High control valve setting
Adjust control valve with a pressure gauge
Return control valve for authorized repair
I-Internal control valve leak
Return control valve for authorized repair
Return cylinder for authorized repair
K-Internally damaged cylinder
Return cylinder for authorized repair
L-Engine Control out of adjustment
M-Engine is loaded during idle down mode
Use shorter log length to allow engine to speed
up before contact.