firegazer
New Member
Hi folks,
My dad bought a used splitter a few years ago. Nothing too fancy. But somewhere along the way it has lost most of its splitting power. Now the ram often stops moving when up against a log with big knots, etc. If I release the control handle and then return it to the forward position, it often makes another inch or so of progress. Sometimes it takes backing off the log a couple of inches, then heading forward again. I'm looking for advice on how to troubleshoot it. As far as I figure, there is either
Any tips here?
Thx
My dad bought a used splitter a few years ago. Nothing too fancy. But somewhere along the way it has lost most of its splitting power. Now the ram often stops moving when up against a log with big knots, etc. If I release the control handle and then return it to the forward position, it often makes another inch or so of progress. Sometimes it takes backing off the log a couple of inches, then heading forward again. I'm looking for advice on how to troubleshoot it. As far as I figure, there is either
- leakage in the pump seals
- leakage in the control valve seals
- malfunction in the control valve pressure relief
- leakage in the cylinder seals.
Any tips here?
Thx