Mantis Swift Split - Manual (Page 18)

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M. Troubleshooting
N. Storage
1. Clean Unit.
2. Lubricate for rust prevention
3. Tighten the Air Bleed Screw
4. Fold in the handle (optional)
5. Store indoor in a sheltered/dry area not accessible to children.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Log fails to split
• Incorrect positioning of the log
• Log exceeds permitted dimensions or
the wood is too hard for the capacity
of the machine
• Wedge has burrs, nicks or flat spots
and needs to be sharpened
• Oil level is low
• Leak of hydraulic oil. Hydraulic
pressure is too low.
• Re-position the log
• Put this log aside and try
different one
• Sharpen the splitting wedge as
directed in section J
• Adjust the oil level
• Place piece of cardboard under the
log splitter to locate the leak.
Worn components should be
replaced. Contact qualified
hydraulic mechanic for assistance
or call 1-800-366-6268.
Pressure plate advances
with a jerky motion or
with strong vibration
• Air in the system
• Hydraulic fluid level is low
• Open bleed screw, and cycle pressure
plate of the log splitter three to four
times back and forth to help remove
any air that may have mixed into the
hydraulic fluid.
• Check and adjust hydraulic oil level.
Slow Pressure Plate Response • Hydraulic fluid level is low • Check and adjust hydraulic oil level.
Hydraulic oil leak
• Bleed screw was not tightened
before machine was moved
• Worn hydraulic oil seals.
• Tighten the bleed screw before
moving log splitter
• Contact qualified hydraulic
mechanic for assistance or
call 1-800-366-6268.