Ryobi RY49701, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM                             POSSIBLE CAUSE                             SOLUTION

Motor fails to start

Won’t split logs

Log mover jerks and vibrates

Oil leaks around cylinder ram or 
from other points

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.

1.  Push reset button. 

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.

RESET

BUTTON

Fig. 14