I'm about a third through my latest log load. Had been dripping. Thought I could get through the load and then mess with it. Alas, it was not to be. I'll try taking it apart, again. See zombie thread below. (PS: I don't see the need to close zombie threads, but that's just me.)
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/my-harbor-freight-30-ton-splitter-experience.20865/page-6
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/my-harbor-freight-30-ton-splitter-experience.20865/page-6