ProblemEngineruns but woodwill not split or woodsplits too slowlyEngine stalls duringsplittingCsuse1. Smallgear sectiondamaged.2. Pumpcheckvalve leaking.3. Excessivepumpinletvacuum.4. Incorrectoil level.5. Contaminatedoil.6. Directionalvalve leakinginternally.7. Overloadedcylinder.8. Internallydamagedcylinder.1. Lowhorsepower/weakengine.2. Overloadedcylinder.Remedy1. Returnunitto Searsservicecenter.2. Returnunitto Searsservicecenter.3. Makecertain pumpinlethosesareclearand unblocked.Use short,large diameterinlethoses.4. Checkoil level. Refillif necessary.5. Drainoil, cleanreservoir,and refill.6. Returnunitto Searsservicecenter.7. Do notattemptto splitwoodagainstthegrain.8. Returnunitto Searsservicecenter..2.Returnunitto Searsservicecenter.Do notattemptto split woodagainstthegrain. If engine stallsrepeatedly,contact Searsservicecenter.Engine Willnot turn or Engine/pumPmisalignment. I 1: Coirect alignmentas necessarylstalls under lowload Frozenorseizedpump Returnunitto Seaisservicecenter.condtons L0whorSep0wer/weakeng ne J 3 Returnunt t0 sears serv Cecenter' i 1Hydrauliclinesb!0cked, 4, Flushand cleanhydraulicsysteml. 5: Blockeddirectionalvalvel. 5: Returnunitto Searsservicecenter.Leaking pumpshaftseal1. Brokendrive shaft.2. Engine/pumpmisalignment.3. Gearsectionsdamaged.4. Poorlypositionedshaft seal.5. Pluggedoil breather.1. Returnunitto Searsservicecenter.2. Correctalignmentas necessary.3. Returnunitto Searsservicecenter.4. Returnunitto Searsservicecenter.5. Makecertain reservoiris properlyvented..... Will not split logs ' 1. Reservorfud eve ow. 1. Ref Wth Dexron automatc, . transmissionfluid.NEED MORE HELP?Yo_/II fired tt_e answe,_" a_d more o__ mar_afjemyl_ome corn -Io_ Iree!,, Find this and all your other product manuals online." Get answers from our team of home experts.,, Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home.Find information and tools to help with home projects.maHage _ homeb_e_t to ye_._by Sea_sNOTE: This section addresses minorservice issues. Forfurther details, contact Sears service information line by calling1-800-4-MY-HOME.21