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Why does my log splitter's engine run rough or misfire?
less than a minute readJan 10Lyle Weischwill
When your log splitter engine isn't running smoothly, cleaning or replacing the carburetor, tuning up the engine or replacing bad gas may fix the problem.
If you left gas in the tank for more than 6 months without adding fuel stabilizer, drain the tank and fill it with fresh gas. Add fuel stabilizer to gas to keep it fresh.
Stale fuel can clog the carburetor, so clean and rebuild the carburetor if the engine continues to run rough or misfire after replacing the gas in the fuel tank. Replace the carburetor if it's too clogged to clean.
Tune up the log splitter engine by replacing the spark plug and oil. A dirty spark plug won't ignite the fuel properly. Old oil won't lubricate engine parts well so the engine idles roughly because the piston or pistons won't move smoothly through the cylinder.
These repairs may help solve your log-splitter problem
Replace the log splitter carburetor
The log splitter's carburetor mixes air with fuel in the proper proportion to produce a combustible gas. That gas/air mixture is pulled into the cylinder, where the piston compresses it and the spark plug ignites it. Over time, varnish from stale gasoline builds up in the carburetor, decreasing the amount of air/fuel mixture reaching the engine. Replace the log splitter carburetor if it's severely clogged with varnish or if the orifices are clogged with debris and can't be cleared using carburetor cleaner and compressed air.
Log splitter carburetor
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Mar 01
How to replace a log splitter carburetor
If a log splitter runs rough or won't start, the carburetor may be clogged or the seals may be worn.…
Repair time and Difficulty
30 minutes or less
Rebuild the log splitter carburetor
Rebuild kits are available for most log splitter carburetors. The carburetor rebuild kit contains essential components such as jets, pins, seals and gaskets for overhauling the log splitter carburetor. You can sometimes fix a fuel supply problem by disassembling, cleaning and rebuilding the carburetor.
Rebuild the log splitter carburetor
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Tune up the log splitter engine
A tune-up restores the log splitter's engine to its peak operating condition. A tune-up includes changing the oil, cleaning the engine, replacing the air filter, checking the ignition system, inspecting the carburetor, adjusting the throttle and choke controls, and adjusting and lubricating all moving parts.
Tune up the log splitter engine
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