Petrol log splitter help

[bikewoo]

Yes its the pressure range of the pump and the gauge that need to be matched

 

Thanks, always good to learn more.

[dave g]

Try draining the Hydraulic oil, and refill with correct grade of oil. If you have no leaks but fault remains then it does sound like the hydraulic pump is on its way out. Check no oil leaking from the ram, and there should be adjustments somewhere so good idea to check in the handbook if you have it.

[Breezeblock]

be on the safe side get a 0-400bar gauge and tee it in between the pump and the valve block. whats the colour of the oil should be nice and clean look for glittery type deposits in the tank and if it is the pump change the oil to avoid cross contamination but to be honest it sounds like the pump is goosed especially if its getting worse when its hot