SERVICE INFORMATION
IMPORTANT
IN CASE OF A SERVICE PROBLEM, DO NOT SEND
UNIT BACK TO RETAILER. Call 877-713-3189 (Toll Free),
or email: Support@fot-usa.com
In the event you experience trouble operating your log splitter,
follow the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section.
The guide will help you pinpoint the causes of common problems
and identify remedies.
SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY/ACTION
Fails to split logs
1. Log is improperly positioned
1. Refer to Log Splitter Operation Section for log
loading
2. The size or hardness of the log exceeds
the capacity of the machine
2. Reduce the log size before splitting on the log
splitter
3. Wedge cutting edge is blunt
3. Refer to Sharpening Wedge Section to
sharpen the cutting edge
4. Oil leaks
4. Locate leak(s) and contact Customer Service
5. Unauthorized adjustment was made to
the maximum pressure limiting screw
5. Contact Customer Service
The log pusher moves with
a jerking motion, makes an
unfamiliar noise or vibrates
excessively
1. Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive air
in the hydraulic system
1.
Customer Service.
Oil leak occurs around cylinder
ram or from other points
1. Air sealed in hydraulic system while
operating
1. Loosen bleed screw 3-4 rotations before
operating the log splitter
2. Bleed screw is not tightened before
moving the log splitter
2. Tighten the bleed screw before moving the
log splitter
3. Oil drain bolt with dipstick is not tight
3. Tighten the oil drain bolt with dipstick
4. Hydraulic control valve assembly and/
or seal(s) worn
4. Contact Customer Service
For Customer Service:
Please call 877-713-3189 (Toll Free),
or email: Support@fot-usa.com
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