Log Splitter Stopped Working - Fixed it easy!

So, if your log splitter suddenly STOPS WORKING SUDDENLY and the hydraulic cylinder's piston won't move in either direction, it could be this same issue. This is where replacing the pump to engine coupler will fix the problem. This is a common problem and fixing the drive couplers and spider gear are a cheap and pretty easy solution.

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[nadronco]

SUPER VIDEO. I never thought about taking the GAS motor off. Made the repair so much easier even though I already figured out the problem with the spider coupling.

[chrisclendening]

Thank you for making this video had mine just break down as I got about 2 cords worth to split for the winter

[daviddixon]

Thanks alot for the info!!! Got a 27 ton ariens and never had a problem until it just stopped. After your video looked under hydraulic motor and yep coupling apart. Ariens makes it really easy to access. Took cover off, slid coupling together with screwdriver and tightened set screw. 5 min later splitting wood

[ethanhagenbuch]

This was exactly what was wrong with my splitter. Thank you for sharing it was extremely helpful !

[SDruralLife]

Thanks! This made diagnosing my problem easy. I’m new to log splitting, so this was a great help.

[andykalmbachenstien]

Because of you, my log splitter is fixed

[meandale]

Mine (also a Huskee) suddenly stopped like this just the other night! Now I have a place to start. Thank you!

[PatNerney]

Thanks and for your video. Saved me lots of money today. Fixed my splitting machine today

[cococabanas]

Thanks for the Video.. it was my exact problem.. Tractor supply had a variety but out of the size i needed. ordered from amazon for under $20 for all pieces.

[hootdeltabravo]

thanks for the video-helped figure out what was wrong with my splitter

[philliphusband]

Many thanks for the video I was able to fix it myself. new to splitting. excellent.

[StevenBecker-ivqm]

Nice job! Exactly what happened to my Troy Built 27 ton. Thank you!!!

[jimrichardson]

Thank you so much! I am about to disassemble mine and this will really help!

[cashemin]

Just saved my ass, cheap! Thank you sir

[cabotporter]

Thanks man. Exactly my problem and so happy it was an easy fix and thanks for your help.

[ColoradoHeadhunter]

Just found this vid! Thanks for saving me some cash!

[noelhenderson]

I have a 40 ton log splitter last week at Blew a seal anyway I pulled it apart only to find the nut that goes on the end of the shaft for the ram was almost loose clearly when it was made they did not tightened up enough it is taking almost 20 years but it had about 3 turns left before falling off so in a way I was glad I found the problem before it became a problem that coupler looks like a silly design mine bolt straight to the motor

[andyanderson]

Great video thanks for taking the time to make it

[CABINDAD]

It’s called a coupler insert. It’s made in several materials, so be sure get the same one.

[byronmill]

The L095 series of coupler is not overkill for that engine and pump, it is actually the correct selection. The original coupler was an L075 series which is actually under sized for the application, even though that is what the manufacturer of the splitter selected. They cut corners to save just a few dollars, and this is why these couplers fail so often on these inexpensive splitters.

On your other splitter with the 12 horsepower engine the L095 series coupler is undersized for that application. That coupler should be an L100 series.