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5 HP Briggs on Log Splitter

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Ron

02-11-2004 08:49:53




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It seems this website has a discussion board for every machine I ever have a problem with. Hopefully this is the right board for my question. I bought a used trailer type log splitter with a 5 HP Briggs and Stratton engine about two years ago. The engine did not run. Since my free time in the 2 years has been spent building my home, I am just now getting around to getting this thing to work. I bought a used engine exactly like the one that was there before, connected it to the hyd. pump, started it up and it ran good. But when I ran the cylinder forward, with no log or other resistance, the motor slowly died, just like they do when you are splitting a twisted or knotty piece of wood. I know very very little about small engines, but I am wondering if the problem is with the engine or the hydraulic system. The springs and throttle linkages and governor connections (if that's what I think it is) are probably not set up properly. Would this be enough to do this to the engine with almost no load? Also, could it be a problem with the hydraulic system, or is this not very likely. Any information would be very useful and appreciated. Thanks!

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treeboy

02-23-2004 15:44:35




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 Re: 5 HP Briggs on Log Splitter in reply to Ron, 02-11-2004 08:49:53  
hey ron, i'm think if this splitter is not home made there is a oil filter (poss needs replaced) & if pump is not getting the oil to it sufficiently then the problem is not the 5hp engine, or lots of water in the oil???has someone adjusted on the pump controls? if it's a two stage pump i cannot imagine that a 5hp cannot run it , i've got an 8hp on mine but it will bust itself if you would let it, i sometime think about putting a smaller engine on it..also ck northern hyd web site on splitters

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RON

02-24-2004 06:10:14




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 Re: Re: 5 HP Briggs on Log Splitter in reply to treeboy, 02-23-2004 15:44:35  
Thanks to both of you who have replied. I don't much about hydraulics, but I adjusted a set screw on the control lever and the splitter is now working great. I split a load of knotty locust and it didn't even affect the motors power. I don't know what adjusting this screw did, but treebot may have been right about water in the hyd. fluid. Maybe there was a chunk of ice that adjusting this screw freed up. I don't know. Everything is working great now. Thanks again for the advise.

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Kent of SW MO

02-12-2004 06:16:27




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 Re: 5 HP Briggs on Log Splitter in reply to Ron, 02-11-2004 08:49:53  
The log spliters I have worked on have all made the engine "sweat" The used engine you bought may be tired, need rebuilt. The engine RPM should be at 3600 before you apply pressure. I would use a bigger motor.



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