Log Splitter: Why does my log splitter's hydraulic cylinder leak?
When you see your log splitter leaking hydraulic fluid, failed seals inside the log splitter's hydraulic cylinder cause hydraulic fluid leaks from around the wedge drive shaft. When this happens, the cylinder will eventually fail to build up enough hydraulic pressure to move the wedge because hydraulic fluid leaks past the shaft seals.
Replace the hydraulic cylinder when you see your log splitter leaking hydraulic fluid from the shaft seals. If replacement shaft seals are available for the hydraulic cylinder, replacing seals in the log splitter hydraulic cylinder will also prevent hydraulic fluid from leaking.
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Replace the log splitter hydraulic cylinder
The log splitter's hydraulic cylinder pushes and pulls the splitting wedge to split the wood. If the hydraulic cylinder leaks hydraulic fluid from around the seals, the cylinder won't move. Replace the hydraulic cylinder if it won't move properly.
Log splitter hydraulic cylinder
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