Log splitter articles
These articles give advice for maintaining your log splitter so you get the best possible results from your equipment. For more troubleshooting guidance or step-by-step repair instructions, check out our DIY log splitter repair help section.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your log splitters
This chart will help you find the right carburetor for your Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter.…
This chart can help you find the right carburetor kit for your Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter. …
See how to properly maintain the hydraulic system in your log splitter.…
Learn more about your log splitter with these frequently asked questions.…
Learn how to change the hydraulic fluid in your log splitter.…
Most common symptoms to help you fix your log splitters
Choose a symptom to see related log splitter repairs.
Main cause: worn hydraulic valve seals around the actuator rod…
Main causes: broken pump coupler, clogged hydraulic fluid filter, bad hydraulic control valve, broken hydraulic pump, ba…
Main cause: worn hydraulic cylinder seals…
Main cause: worn hydraulic pump seals…
Main causes: leaky head gasket, damaged sump gasket, leaky oil drain plug, damaged fuel line, bad carburetor seals…
Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, stale fuel…
Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel, bad spark plug, broken recoil starter…
Most common repair guides to help fix your log splitters
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your log splitter.
How to replace a log splitter recoil starter
The recoil starter spins the engine on the log splitter when you pull the starter rope, and the rope retracts when relea…
How to replace a log splitter flexible pump coupler
The flexible nylon log splitter pump coupler deteriorates over time. Replace the flexible pump coupler if it begins to v…
How to replace a log splitter fuel line
The fuel line carries the fuel supply from the gas tank to the carburetor. If the fuel line is cracked and leaking, repl…