Sometimes your firewood processor need to be repaired. If the firewood processor still under warranty, you still can ask store's technician for service but if the machine is no longer under warranty, you may want to repair your firewood processor by yourself.
There are just a few basic components to a firewood processor. These are, in addition to the steel frame and wheels for ease of moving, a hydraulic cylinder, an oil pump, a control valve and a gas powered engine. It's may little bit vary between the models of the firewood processor but in general, it’s good to have a few basic items on hand.
Tools and Materials required:
1. Screwdrivers, flathead and Phillips head
2. Ratchet and socket set
3. Crescent wrench
4. Insulated pliers
5. Length of plastic hosing
6. Oil filter
Step 1: Troubleshoot – Oil Pump
Knowing precisely what is wrong with your firewood processor is the first step to repair. If you keep enough hydraulic fluid in the reserve tank, the oil pump should be in good working order. You may need to replace the oil filter if it is old and worn out. Additionally, the hosing that channels the high-pressure and low-pressure fluid to and from the cylinder might need replacing.
Step 2: Engine
Check the engine. Make sure there is both fuel and fire getting to the motor. If it’s not starting, check the spark plug. If you can look into the carburetor and see gas, fuel is getting there. If it is, it’s probably not getting fire. The plug and points wear out after time and will need replacing. Pull the plug wire off and with insulated pliers, hold it about ¼-inch from the tip of the plug and pull the rope starter. If no spark is seen, the points need replacing.
Step 3: Hydraulic Cylinder
Assuming the cylinder is not severely damaged, that is, has not swelled, cracked, and the piston rod is not damaged, a faulty seal or piston ring inside the cylinder is usually to blame. To replace the seal, you may have to dismantle the whole cylinder. Never use a sharp object to remove the seal, and be careful not to scratch the shaft or you could have problems later. Obtain a diagram of the cylinder if you do not already have one for specific instructions on dismantling it.
Step 4: Valve
The valve is the switch you use to control the pressure into and out of the cylinder. It is the control that applies force to the cylinder which in turn pushes the log onto the splitting wedge. Check to see that the valve is operating properly. Making sure the hosing is not damaged and that the seals are all tight will go a long way in letting you know what’s wrong.
Both a horizontal and a vertical firewood processor can be gas powered hydraulic machines. There are only a few parts to a hydraulic firewood processor, making it one of the simplest hydraulic tools in use. Troubleshooting possible malfunctions involves checking each of the component parts: valve, oil pump, engine, and hydraulic cylinder and all of the connecting seals and hosing. Once isolated, you can focus on the specific component and get your log splitter working properly again.
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There are just a few basic components to a firewood processor. These are, in addition to the steel frame and wheels for ease of moving, a hydraulic cylinder, an oil pump, a control valve and a gas powered engine. It's may little bit vary between the models of the firewood processor but in general, it’s good to have a few basic items on hand.
Tools and Materials required:
1. Screwdrivers, flathead and Phillips head
2. Ratchet and socket set
3. Crescent wrench
4. Insulated pliers
5. Length of plastic hosing
6. Oil filter
Step 1: Troubleshoot – Oil Pump
Knowing precisely what is wrong with your firewood processor is the first step to repair. If you keep enough hydraulic fluid in the reserve tank, the oil pump should be in good working order. You may need to replace the oil filter if it is old and worn out. Additionally, the hosing that channels the high-pressure and low-pressure fluid to and from the cylinder might need replacing.
Step 2: Engine
Check the engine. Make sure there is both fuel and fire getting to the motor. If it’s not starting, check the spark plug. If you can look into the carburetor and see gas, fuel is getting there. If it is, it’s probably not getting fire. The plug and points wear out after time and will need replacing. Pull the plug wire off and with insulated pliers, hold it about ¼-inch from the tip of the plug and pull the rope starter. If no spark is seen, the points need replacing.
Step 3: Hydraulic Cylinder
Assuming the cylinder is not severely damaged, that is, has not swelled, cracked, and the piston rod is not damaged, a faulty seal or piston ring inside the cylinder is usually to blame. To replace the seal, you may have to dismantle the whole cylinder. Never use a sharp object to remove the seal, and be careful not to scratch the shaft or you could have problems later. Obtain a diagram of the cylinder if you do not already have one for specific instructions on dismantling it.Step 4: Valve
The valve is the switch you use to control the pressure into and out of the cylinder. It is the control that applies force to the cylinder which in turn pushes the log onto the splitting wedge. Check to see that the valve is operating properly. Making sure the hosing is not damaged and that the seals are all tight will go a long way in letting you know what’s wrong.
Both a horizontal and a vertical firewood processor can be gas powered hydraulic machines. There are only a few parts to a hydraulic firewood processor, making it one of the simplest hydraulic tools in use. Troubleshooting possible malfunctions involves checking each of the component parts: valve, oil pump, engine, and hydraulic cylinder and all of the connecting seals and hosing. Once isolated, you can focus on the specific component and get your log splitter working properly again.
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