I have a Mahindra 4025 with a FEL. My question is how do I hook up a TSC 3-Point Hitch Log Splitter. I have never done anything with hydraulics before.
i use my fel quick connects to run my split fire splitter. i disconnect the loader lift up/down hoses and connect the splitter hoses up to these qc. i bungie the loader valve in the up position to supply flow to the splitter. (you may have to switch the splitter hoses around to determine which hose goes where) (both tractor and splitter have open center hydrolics= MAKE SURE YOURS DOES) the hydrolic fluid flows from the tractor pump through the loader valve to the splitter valve and back to the tractor again. the splitter is fed this way and only runs when you operate the splitter valve. i have run mine for about a year like this and have done around 200 face cord and have run it up to 8 hours a day. check to see if your tractor has a hydrolic cooler.
i am sure J J is far more knowledgeable then me, so his set up he described above in this thread is probably best. i just found the way i described more simple for me to hook up and has worked so far with no problems.
here is the notes from TSC 3ph splitter about hydrolic setup.
STEP 9: IMPORTANT: The tractor must be able to handle Category I or Category II three-point hitch implements and be equipped with a
four-way valve (for double-acting cylinders) and hydraulic outlets.
The tractor owner痴 manual should be consulted for instructions on tractor operation, safety and auxiliary hydraulic systems
pumping and return flow hookups.
Determine the easiest position to lock the tractor痴 valve lever in the operating position. Then locate the pressure and return
ports with the valve locked in this position. Connect the hoses from the tractor to the log splitter with the flow from the pressure
port entering on the 的N side of the valve. The return flow to the tractor should come from the 徹UT side.
After connecting the hoses to the valve, the system should be energized by moving the tractor auxiliary valve in the direction to
cause oil flow. Tie in place. Oil should flow in only one direction through the hydraulic valve. If the tractor auxiliary valve is
moved to the wrong position, the log splitter relief valve will not operate and damage to the tractor system or log splitter could
result.
The tractor hydraulic system should be capable of delivering 6 to 25 gpm of oil at 1500 to 2500 psi for adequate splitting force
and speed. The tractor should have a cooling system to allow semi-continuous operation.
NOTE: Hoses to the tractor are not included. Specifications of the hoses and fittings supplied by the owner should be within
recommended ranges of the tractor operating pressure.
STEP 10:Using the tractor three-point hitch, raise the log splitter to a convenient height and level with the top link. The log splitter may be operated in either
the horizontal or vertical position. See illustration on page 9.
STEP 11: A closed spool kit is included in the hardware/hydraulic kit for converting open center valves to closed center. Instructions are
included in the kit.
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