Log Splitter, Hydraulics Problem. Help needed

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Navek
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Log Splitter, Hydraulics Problem. Help needed

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Post by Navek »

Hi Folks,
While splitting logs for next winter, my log splitter stopped working, in the open position.
Log Splitter 02.jpg
Anyone out there with Hydraulics experience?
Or know somewhere that might be able to repair/supply parts ie o-rings?

Last log I tried to split was bigger than the rest, it wouldn't split.

Bought the splitter last summer, was pre filled with oil when I bought it.
I have used it a few times previously, without any problems.

The power is on, motor appears to be OK, but no reaction.

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Post by thornaby »

Not having experience on these things but I would think it is a very basic problem. These are just a hydraulic car type jack.
Your problem could be a seized cylinder or a faulty valve . Pumping the unit causes oil to push out the piston, the release valve causes the oil to flow back to the oil tank. I would suspect a seized cylinder, but a strip down should reveal the probe. Ho pe this helps!

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