Troubleshooting - Scheppach 5905206901 Originalbetriebsanleitung

17. Troubleshooting

The table below contains a list of error symptoms and explains what you can do to solve the
problem if your tool fails to work properly. If the problem persists after working through the
list, please contact your nearest service workshop.
Problem
Motor stops starting
Fails to split logs
Log pusher moves
jerkily, taking
unfamiliar noise or
vibrating a lot
Oil leaks around the
cylinder ram or from
other points
Possible Cause
Overload protection device
disengaged to protect the log
splitter from being damaged
Log is improperly positioned
Size of log exceeds the capacity
of the machine
Wedge cutting edge is blunt
Oil leaks
Lack of hydraulic oil and
excessive air in the hydraulic
system
Air sealed in hydraulic system
while operating
Bleed screw is not tightened
before moving the log splitter
Oil drain screw loose
Hydraulic control valve assembly
and/or seal (s) worn
Remedy
Contact a qualified
Electrician.
Refer to "operation" section
to perfect log loading
Reduce log size before
operating
Sharpen cutting edge
Locate leak(s) and contact
your dealer
Check oil level for possible
refilling. Contact your
dealer
Loosen bleed screw by
some rotations before
operating the log splitter
Tighten bleed screw up
before moving the log
splitter
Tighten the oil drain screw
firmly
Contact your dealer
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