L2000 is a grey market tractor, probably find nothing on it as it was imported used. check here http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4
your neighbor is correct the tractors hydraulic pump capacity is not big enough for a log splitter, you need a pto run pump for them that puts out atleast 10gpm.
Make sure all the hoses are connected (double check) and make sure the 3 pt is not topping out and causing a relief valve to open (just lower it alittle)
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