Mantis SwiftSplit Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 18)

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 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.

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