Log splitter trips RCD or blows fuse each time it starts or after running for a short while – Pump gears jammed

Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master

Remove the 6 bolts from the pump and separate the motor and pump. Check the gears for any silicone sealant or other material. When reasembling, the torque for the bolts is 12 ft lb, 16 N m.