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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2.
3.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
Move choke to CHOKE position.
2.
3.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Choke,position.if equipped, not in CHOKE
Trunnions not depressing safety switch.
Faulty spark plug.
Blocked fuel line.
7. Engine Flooded.
4.
5.
6.
Move cylinder into locked position.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
Clean fuel line.
4.
5.
6.
Trouble
Shooting
7. Wait a few minutes to start.
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running on CHOKE, if equipped.
. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Push CHOKE knob in.
2. Connectplug wire.and tighten spark
2
3
. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh (less than 30 days old)
gasoline.
4.
5.
6.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
fresh fuel.
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
Refer to engine maintenance
section.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
6.
Clear vent.
Engine Overheats
1. Engine oil level low.
Air flow restricted.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.
2. Remove blower housing
and clean.
Occasional skips
(hesitates) at
1. Spark plug gap too close.
1. Adjust gap to .030”.
high speed
Idles poorly
Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap
1. Resetspark plug.gap to .030” or replace
2. Refersection.to engine maintenance
2
. Dirty air cleaner.
Problem
Cylindermoverod will not
Cause
Remedy
Hydraulic
Trouble
Shooting
1. Broken or worn belt.
1. Replace belt.
2
. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses.
2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses,
remove shipping plugs, reconnect
hoses.
3.
See authorized service dealer.
3.
Set screws in pump pulley not
adjusted properly.
Loose pulley.
4. Correct engine/pump alignment as
necessary.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.Flush
11.
See authorized service dealer.
See authorized service dealer.
Flush and clean hydraulic system.
Check oil level.
5.
Pump gear sections damaged.
Damaged relief valve.
Hydraulic lines blocked.
Incorrect oil level.
6.
7.
8.
See authorized service dealer.
9.
Damaged directional valve.
Blocked directional valve.
and clean hydraulic system.
10.
11.
Move log splitter to level ground.
Unlevel ground; hydraulic fluid not
reaching pump.
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