Makita101

This thread needs reviving, winter is here 😁

I’ve tried making sure it’s level, elevating the wedge end slightly. Using a shorter extension lead, still no luck! Do I take it apart now to visually inspect the ram seals? Where can I order parts from? can the pressure be adjusted? I’ve noticed a grub screw below the lever mechanism. Thanks

I was wondering if some of the seals had gone. Anyway to test the solenoid? The oil was changed around 4 months ago?

I had the valve open whilst splitting as normal... is there a procedure to bleed the system?

Hi Everyone I have a 5 ton electric/hydraulic log splitter for splitting firewood. It didn’t seem to have as much guts as usual when I used it today, eventually it didn’t even have the force to split an easy piece of conifer! I checked the oil level on the dip stick and it’s all ok. The lever is pressing the spring loaded switch in fully. The ram is returning fine. Any ideas on what to check? Make and model JTF 520 Thanks