Airens Splitter Help

[Woody5506]

Just brought home my first splitter today, Airens 27 ton and it went well until about my 2nd hour in and now it seems to be jammed half way. Won't retract or move forward even. I purchased from a reputable dealer (who I will be calling first thing in the morning) and it was supposed to be ready to go, all fluids topped off etc.

My first assumption was low hydraulic fluid. The dipstick shows it low so I added a bunch but still no luck. Any ideas from anyone more experienced with these things than me? I'm pretty frustrated to say the least...

 

[Michael Sean]

When you push your leaver forward or try to retract it, does it sound like the motor is bogging down?

 

[Woody5506]

Very slightly, yes.

 

[Michael Sean]

Have you checked the leaver it's self to make sure the pin is still connecting it too the valve which allows the hydraulic fluid to flow

 

[Woody5506]

Yes the lever and pin are still intact. It basically just stopped moving forward as I was splitting a small chunk of maple. And it hasn't moved since.

 

[Michael Sean]

To me it sounds like it's either in your valve or your losing pressure some where in your lines, if the later was the case you would have hydraulic fluid leaking. These are just my assumptions though. Either way I would definitely take it back to the dealer.

 

[Woody5506]

No leaks anywhere. The thing ran great and then just went dead.

I have no doubt the dealer will make it right, however more than anything it's just a pain.

 

[Jags]

Check the lovejoy connection. It could be spinning on the motor shaft OR the pump shaft. If it ain't that it is probably something to do with relief valve. If it isn't one of those it might be more serious, like seals.

 

[Woody5506]

Thanks for the tips to those who replied. Funny how something with such a simple concept can be so frustrating.

Luckily, because it has a total of about 2 hours of use, it's not really my problem to deal with, so the dealer is coming to pick it up today. We'll see what happens from there.

 

[Jags]

I agree that you shouldn't be working on a new splitter. Let the dealer sweat it out.