DR Power Hydraulic 8-Ton - Manual (Page 28)

28 8-TON DR ® WOOD SPLITTER
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Engine smokes.
(Please refer to the
engine owner’s
manual for engine-
specific procedures.)
⇒ Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
⇒ Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed.
⇒ You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. Refer to your
Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
⇒ Clean the cooling fins if they’re dirty.
⇒ If the engine still smokes, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1(800) DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The engine stalls
when the push plate
engages the wood. ⇒ The engine may not be properly adjusted. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call
1(800) DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The pusher plate
moves slowly, but
will split wood. ⇒ Check the hydraulic fluid level in the hydraulic tank and fill if necessary.
⇒ Check the high-pressure hose, fittings, and valve openings for dirt and debris that
may have obstructed the openings.
The ram will not
automatically
retract. ⇒ Check the slide rail or push plate for damage.
⇒ Push the valve control handle to the retract position. If the handle will not stay in
this position, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1(800) DR-OWNER (376-
9637) for assistance.
Hydraulic fluid
squirts from the fill
plug during
operation. ⇒ The hydraulic fluid tank may be over-filled. Drain fluid down to the overflow screw.
⇒ The WOOD SPLITTER is not level. Make sure the WOOD SPLITTER is on level
ground.