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NOTE
The pressure gauge side of the test kit con-
nects to the control valve, and the flow gauge
side of the test kit connects to the rear port of
the hydraulic cylinder.
Rear Cylinder Port to Flow Meter Connector
1. Secure the flow gauge connector directly to the
rear port of the hydraulic cylinder using a 7/8"
wrench._____
Control Valve 90 Degree Fitting to
Pressure Gauge Connector:
1. Secure the male to female union, male union
and small high pressure hydraulic hose to the
pressure gauge connector using a 1-1/8"
wrench, 1-1/16" wrench, 7/8" wrench, and a
large adjustable wrench._____
2. Double check all connectors and make certain
they are tight before performing the test proce-
dures._____
3. Secure the open end of the small high pres-
sure hydraulic hose to the 90 degree fitting on
the control valve using two 7/8" wrenches.
Test Procedures
IMPORTANT: When instructed to close the
needle valve, extreme caution must be exer-
cised. Leaving the needle valve closed for
more than a few seconds can blow seals and
damage the log splitter.
1. Scan the above section and enter the recorded
test result from PSI “B”_____
2. Rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise to
the completely open position._____
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 and begin to close the needle valve.
6. Momentarily close the needle valve com-
pletely, record the PSI gauge and immediately
open the needle valve back up._____ See Fig-
ure 6-86.
CAUTION:
This step must be performed very quickly or
damage may occur to the hydraulic system.
7. Record the PSI._____ This is (PSI “C”).
8.
Enter the recorded test results from PSI
“B”_____ and PSI “C”_____
9. If the recorded PSI “C” is equal to the PSI
recorded earlier (PSI “B”), the pressure relief
valve is functioning correctly._____
10. If the recorded PSI “C” is equal to the PSI
recorded earlier (PSI “B”), but exceeds the
Figure 6-85.
Figure 6-86.
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