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Initial Sawmill Assessment and Movement Test

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Sawmill is down…. Y’all were right!

What happens here

The creator attempts to start the sawmill using the key. While the engine starts, the hydraulic functions for moving the sawhead do not respond. He explains that the sawhead needs to be positioned at a specific 'strip' on the track for the hydraulics to engage. He manually pushes the heavy sawhead along the track to the correct position. Once aligned, he demonstrates that the hydraulic levers can then successfully lift the sawhead, confirming the engine's functionality for the hydraulics, but highlighting the drive motor for horizontal movement as the issue.

Goal: Confirm the specific motor problem and hydraulic function

Tools and materials

  • Wood-Mizer LT40 Sawmill Wood-Mizer — To test the engine start and hydraulic controls