Ryobi ELS52 - Troubleshooting; Motor Fails to Start; Log Splitting Issues; Log Mover Jerks or Vibrates

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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 engaged 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. Unauthorised 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 (15).
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 authorised service centre.
1. Check oil level for possible oil
relling. 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.
See g 13
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH (Original Instructions)