Putting these troubleshooting and adjustment instructions for the autocycle valves here for future reference
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5. Auto Cycle Valve Detent Adjustment
Before adjusting the Detents, it is important to note the following:
1. The auto Cycle Valve should not be set to start into a piece of wood on its own. It is necessary to hold handles manually when you start into
the wedge. Once the piece of wood begins to split you can let go of the handles and the valve will function automatically. If you turn the for-
ward detent in far enough to start into a piece of wood on its won, the cycle will Not function properly.
2. Normally it is necessary to adjust both detents to make the auto cycle work properly.
3. Make all adjustments when the splitter is at normal operating temperature.
The detents to each spool on the auto cycle must be adjusted periodically, depending upon its use. Below are some guidelines for trouble shoot-
ing. (Note: left and right side of the valve are determined by looking at the valve from the wedge end.)
Problem: The cylinder will not extend completely on normal wood.
Solution: Adjust the detent on the left side of the valve by turning the screw clockwise in ¼ turn increments until the handle will stay forward
through the entire stroke. (Note: If the engine slows down excessively in order to kick lever to the neutral position, you have turned the detent
too far.
Problem: The cylinder will not return all the way.
Solution: Turn the right detent clockwise by ¼ turn increments until the cyclinder will return on its own.
Problem: When the cylinder completes the outward stroke both handles kick to neutral.
Solution: Turn the detent on the left side counterclockwise. (Too much pressure on the forward detent will cause both handles to return to the
neutral position.) Turn right detent clockwise to increase the spring pressure. (If you turn this detent too far handle will not kick back at end of
stroke.)
Problem: The right or left handles will not kick back to the neutral position.
Solution: Turn detent counter clockwise by ¼ turn increments. If this does not work, remove the entire detent assembly and check for dirt or
broken parts.
