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2. Start the engine and move the throttle (if
equipped) to fast._____
NOTE
Most log splitters do not have a throttle control,
they are set to run at full throttle at all times.
3. Check the engine RPM with a tachometer and
make certain the engine is running between
3500 and 3600 RPM._____ See Figure 6-74.
NOTE
If the engine is not running to specifications,
the test results will not be valid. See the engine
service manual to correct the engine RPM.
4. The log splitter must be run for a short time to
bring the hydraulic fluid up to 130 degrees
Fahrenheit before continuing this test._____
5. Record the GPM of the fluid flow at the flow
meter._____ See Figure 6-75.
NOTE
The flow meter should read between 8 and 14
GPM (gallons-per-minute) if the pump is oper-
ating correctly.
6. Record the pressure of the fluid at the pressure
gauge._____
NOTE
The pressure gauge should read 0 PSI
(pounds-per-square-inch) if the pump is oper-
ating correctly.
7. Slowly close the needle valve clockwise until
the engine begins to labor._____
8. Continue to close the needle valve slowly until
the high volume check valve closes and the
engine RPM returns to normal._____ See Fig-
ure 6-76.
Figure 6-73.
Figure 6-74.
Figure 6-75.
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