How do you adjust the hydraulic pressure on a log splitter?
- Start the engine on your log splitter as you normally would. ...
- Set the pump lever in the neutral position. ...
- Twist the screw on the side of the pump clockwise with a flat blade screwdriver to increase pressure, according to the scale printed or embossed on the side.
How do you adjust a holding valve?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg6tAUpCSVQ
How does a log splitter control valve work?
In a typical log splitter, the operator places a log on the splitter, then shifts a directional valve to route fluid from the pump to the cap end of the hydraulic cylinder. The combined flow from both pumps extends the cylinder's piston rapidly to reduce the time it takes to advance the wedge to the engage the log.Jul 11, 2012
How does an auto cycle hydraulic valve work?
Special Auto-Cycle valve allows operator to completely cycle (out and back) a double acting cylinder by only one handle movement. Both levers are pulled out to detent position, cylinder extends and at end of forward stroke one lever automatically returns to neutral and cylinder reverses.
How do you make a hydraulic cylinder cycle automatically?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnz-pqsJe3Y
What is auto cycle on wood splitter?
This is a special 2 spool valve which is used to automatically cycle a hydraulic cylinder (out, back, stop). ... With the cylinder retracted, both handles are pulled back. The cylinder extends.
How do hydraulics work on a log splitter?
Most log splitters use a hydraulic cylinder (like these) to push a cut piece of log into a sharpened wedge, which splits it. The cylinder is driven by hydraulic oil, under pressure, produced by a hydraulic pump. ... The oil from the pump runs to a hydraulic valve, which provides control over the movement of the cylinder.
How do I speed up my log splitter cycle?
Only way to speed up a splitter is to move more oil. Either get a bigger pump or speed up the existing pump.Sep 13, 2012