Log Splitter – Oil Leakage – Forest Master

Oil leaks around rear of motor or other points – Seals worn or pump leaking

Forest Master — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:11:06 +0000

Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master

Locate the oil leak. Clean the area around the rear of the motor and log splitter with white spirit and dry it. Dab around the area with kitchen towel which should pick up spots of oil from the source of the leak. It may help to operate the pump.

After locating the leak contact the dealer.

Oil leaks around cylinder ram – Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick is not tight.

Forest Master — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:10:19 +0000

Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master

Tighten the Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick.

Oil leaks around cylinder ram – Bleed Screw is not tightened before moving the log splitter.

Forest Master — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:09:57 +0000

Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master

Tighten the Bleed Screw up before moving the log splitter.

Oil leaks around cylinder ram – Air sealed in hydraulic system while operating.

Forest Master — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:09:27 +0000

Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master

Loosen Bleed Screw by 3 ~ 4 rotations before operating the log splitter