log splitter trouble

[jim phillips]

my splitter made by Central Hydraulics is acting up it started running real slow (not the moter but the ram) I topped off the tank and tried it again. Now it wont go down at all, I cracked the fittings at the top of the ram thinking that it had to bleed air off still no good what am I missing here? this thing is new and has only split about 6 cords of wood.<br /><br />,

 

[one more cast]

Re: log splitter trouble

Jim, first make sure the drive bushing between the motor and pump is ok.If it is bad the pump may be turning slow or not turning at all. Then you could try cracking a fitting between the pump and valve assembly. do this with the motor off and then start it up but be careful,wear safety glasses, and be ready to shut it off before it builds too much pressure. If you get a oil bath the pump is most likely good.Tighten that fitting and loosen a fitting on the other side of the valve assembly the same way.you get the picture.

 

[one more cast]

Re: log splitter trouble

PS did you get an oil bath when you cracked the ram fitting?

 

[LubeDude]

Re: log splitter trouble

I thought you were going to tell us your wife was ill!!<br /><br />LubeDude

 

[jim phillips]

Re: log splitter trouble

LMAO @ LubeDude<br /><br />Did some more checking to day and found that there is pressure from the pump ( what a mess ) The handle on the valve will move and lock into the return position but will not move down past neutral to drive the ram down.<br /><br />Now what ?

 

[one more cast]

Re: log splitter trouble

I guess its repair or replace the valve. I've never had one apart so I won't be much help. Most tractor parts stores should be able to help.

 

[jim phillips]

Re: log splitter trouble

OH SURE !!!!!! tell me how to make a mess but not how to fix it!!!<br /><br /> LOL just kidding, thanks for the help I will stop by the tractor shop in the morning

 

[walleyehed]

Re: log splitter trouble

LubeDude......My thoughts when I seen the post title......"What...the wife quit work????"<br />

 

[one more cast]

Re: log splitter trouble

lucky jim, I hope you had your safety glasses on!

 

[one more cast]

Re: log splitter trouble

Did you get the splitter going yet?

 

[jim phillips]

Re: log splitter trouble

not yet