Troubleshooting - Ryobi RYAC490 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Won't split logs
Log mover jerks and vibrates
Oil leaks around cylinder ram or from
other points
This product has a Five-year Limited Warranty for personal, family,
or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).
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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Log is improperly positioned.
The size or hardness of the log
exceeds the machine's capacity.
Wedge cutting edge is blunt.
Oil leaks.
Unauthorized adjustment was made
on the Maximum Pressure Limiting
Screw. Lower maximum pressure
rating was set.
Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive air
in the hydraulic system.
Air sealed in hydraulic system while
operating.
Bleed screw is not tightened before
moving the log splitter.
Oil drain bolt is not tight.
Hydraulic control valve assembly and/
or seal(s) are worn.
or call (toll free) 1-800-860-4050.
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SOLUTION
Refer to Operation section for log
loading.
Reduce the log size before splitting.
Refer to Sharpening Wedge in the
Maintenance section.
Locate leak(s). Contact an authorized
service center.
Contact an authorized service center.
Check oil level for possible oil refilling.
Contact an authorized service center.
Loosen bleed screw by 3 – 4 rotations
before operating the log splitter.
Tighten the bleed screw before
moving the log splitter.
Tighten the oil drain bolt.
Contact an authorized service center.