Ryobi Outdoor RY49701 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution, Maintenance section

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		SOLUTION
Motor fails to start	1.	Overload Protection Device is	1.	Push reset button.
		disengaged to protect the log
		splitter from being damaged.
Won’t split logs	1.	Log is improperly positioned.	1.	Refer to Operation section for log
				loading.
	2.	The size or hardness of the log	2.	Reduce the log size before splitting.
		exceeds the machine’s capacity.
	3.	Wedge cutting edge is blunt.	3. Refer to “Sharpening Wedge” in the
				Maintenance section.
	4.	Oil leaks.	4. Locate leak(s). Contact the dealer.
			5.	Contact the dealer.
	5.	Unauthorized adjustment was
		made on the Maximum Pressure
		Limiting Screw. Lower maximum
		pressure rating was set.
Log mover jerks and vibrates	1.	Lack of hydraulic oil and	1.	Check oil level for possible oil
		excessive air in the hydraulic		refilling. Contact the dealer.
		system.
Oil leaks around cylinder ram or	1.	Air sealed in hydraulic system	1. Loosen bleed screw by 3-4 rotations
from other points				before operating the log splitter.
		while operating.
	2.	Bleed screw is not tightened	2. Tighten the bleed screw before
				moving the log splitter.
		before moving the log splitter.
	3.	Oil drain bolt is not tight.	3. Tighten the oil drain bolt.
	4.	Hydraulic control valve assembly	4.	Contact the dealer.
		and/or seal(s) are worn.

RESET

BUTTON

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