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- Log splitter is no longer possible
- Vertical or horizontal log splitter
- Where is the problem?
- Causes of malfunction
- How to repair your log splitter
- When is an expert to consult?
Horizontal wood splitters tend to cause problems rather than vertical ones
Log splitter is no longer possible
Wood splitters do a great job in the cold season when it comes to splitting wood quickly and effortlessly. It is all the more annoying when the log splitter fails. What errors or problems can be present when the log splitter is no longer possible, we explain below.
Vertical or horizontal log splitter
Log splitters are available in two different versions: horizontal (horizontal) and vertical (vertical). Private individuals usually have lying wood splitters, as they are much cheaper, more manageable and easier to transport. However, they are also more susceptible to defects because they are designed for less heavy work, that is for thinner wood. In the following, we explain the most frequent causes of faults in the horizontal log splitter.
Where is the problem?
In the case of horizontal and now and then also vertical wood splitters, one problem is recurrent: the wood splitter does not lift up anymore, so it stays in the wood, so to speak. There can be different reasons.
Causes of malfunction
First of all, you should make sure that there is a defect at all and check the following:
Once you have checked these basic things, it's time for the minutiae. To get a closer look at your log splitter, you should remove the cladding. Then
look for leaking oil, leaking hoses and loose screws. Because the error can have the following causes, among others:
How to repair your log splitter
If you have any of the above problems, you can fix this by yourself, for example:
When is an expert to consult?
Not everything you can repair yourself. If damage to the engine is present or you can not find the cause of the damage, consult a specialist. The repair is usually worthwhile, because even a cheaper log splitter costs at least 150 euros.