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3. 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.
4. Move the control valve handle to the forward
position until the wedge assembly is at the end
of its travel._____
5. Hold the control valve handle in the forward
position.
6. Record the PSI._____ (This is PSI “D”)
7. Record the GPM._____
8. Enter the recorded test results from Final PSI
“C”_____ and PSI “D”_____
9. If the recorded PSI “D” is EQUAL to the PSI
recorded earlier (PSI “C”), and the recorded
GPM is between 0 and 1, the cylinder is good.
10. If the recorded PSI “D” is LESS than the PSI
recorded earlier Final (PSI “C”), and the
recorded GPM is 2 to 3 or more, the hydraulic
cylinder needs to be repaired.
NOTE
Seal kits are available from your parts suppli-
ers. See Figure 6-92.
11. Replace the hydraulic cylinder ONLY if repairs
are not possible.
12. Remove the hydraulic log splitter test kit using
a 7/8" wrench, 1-1/16" wrench, 1-1/8" wrench,
and a large adjustable wrench._____
\ 13. Install the steel hydraulic tube that connects
from the rear port of the hydraulic cylinder to
the 90 degree fitting on the control valve using
two 7/8" wrenches._____
Figure 6-92.
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