Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Check fuse in plug. If blown replace with a working 13 amp fuse. Check RCD for the ring main has not […]
FAQs
Carriage moves without pressing the lever and the splitter fails to split. – Operating valve sleeve misaligned
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Remove the valve as above. Loosen the grub screw in the angled hole below the valve sleeve then use a wooden […]
As soon as the motor starts, the carriage begins to move without pressing the lever. – Operating valve sticking or obstructed
Last Updated on June 8, 2020 by Forest Master Check that end of the valve stem remains in contact with the face of the lever when the lever is depressed […]
Oil leaks around rear of motor or other points – Seals worn or pump leaking
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Locate the oil leak. Clean the area around the rear of the motor and log splitter with white spirit and dry […]
Oil leaks around cylinder ram – Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick is not tight.
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Tighten the Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick.
Oil leaks around cylinder ram – Bleed Screw is not tightened before moving the log splitter.
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Tighten the Bleed Screw up before moving the log splitter.
Oil leaks around cylinder ram – Air sealed in hydraulic system while operating.
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Loosen Bleed Screw by 3 ~ 4 rotations before operating the log splitter
The carriage moves slowly, jerks, making unfamiliar noise, fails to split – Low oil level
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Check oil level or raise the front foot on a block of wood, if the splitter works normally then the oil […]
