Troubleshooting - Ryobi ELS-52 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Motor fails to start
Won't split logs
Log mover jerks and
vibrates
Oil leaks around cylinder
ram or from other points
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Overload Protection Device is
disengaged to protect the log
splitter from being damaged.
1. Log is improperly positioned.
2. The size or hardness of the log
exceeds the machine's capacity.
3. Wedge cutting edge is blunt.
4. Oil leaks.
5. Unauthorized adjustment was
made on the Maximum Pressure
Limiting Screw. Lower maximum
pressure rating was set.
1. Lack of hydraulic oil and
excessive air in the hydraulic
system.
1. Air sealed in hydraulic system
while operating.
2. Bleed screw is not tightened
before moving the log splitter.
3. Oil drain bolt is not tight.
4. Hydraulic control valve assembly
and/or seal(s) are worn.
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SOLUTION
1. Push reset button (15). See fig. 13.
1. Refer to Operation section for log loading.
2. Reduce the log size before splitting.
3. Refer to "Sharpening Wedge" in the
Maintenance section.
4. Locate leak(s). Contact the dealer.
5. Contact the dealer.
1. Check oil level for possible oil refilling.
Contact the dealer.
1. Loosen bleed screw by 3-4 rotations
before operating the log splitter.
2. Tighten the bleed screw before moving
the log splitter.
3. Tighten the oil drain bolt.
4. Contact the dealer.
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