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Adjust the detent release pressure on a log splitter valve

This article describes how to adjust the splitter-control valve detent release pressure on a log splitter.


User Information

Operator Manuals

Installation instructions for the 4 Way wedge Kits: W4110, W4120, W4130, W4140

W4110, W4120, W4130, W4140 Wedge install instructions download file View PDF

Installation instructions for the W4211 Splitter Clamp on Shelf (2073A150)

Z97822 W4211 Log Splitter Clamp on Shelf Installation Instructions download file View PDF

The Stroke Limiter kit is designed to enable the operator to adjust the point the cylinder automatically stops, limiting the length of the advance & return stroke, facilitating “hands free return, auto neutral” feature that automatically stops the cylinder when it returns to its home position.

W4213 and W4214 Log Splitter Stroke Limiter Kits Installation and Use Instructions download file View PDF

Operation, Safety and Maintenance information

WX Series Log Splitter legacy Operator's Manual (May 2016) download file View PDF

WX540 / WX540L Log Splitter Operators Manual — WX540 Up to S/N 273165; WX540L Up to S/N 2E9US1113KS273163 download file View PDF
WX540 – S/N 273166 to 274339, 100008 to 100206, and 1100000 to 1100203 WX540L – S/N 273164 to 274337 to 100210, and 1100000 to 1100203 download file View PDF
WX540 / WX540L Log Splitter Operators Manual – Serial numbers 1100204 and up download file View PDF

Parts Manuals

Parts book containing, exploded view diagrams, part numbers, label locations and accessories.

Prior to S/N 2540564 download file View PDF
S/N 2540564 to S/N 2540789 download file View PDF
S/N 2540790 to S/N 2540848 download file View PDF
S/N 2540849 to S/N 2541262 download file View PDF
S/N 270001 to 271181 download file View PDF
S/N 271182 to 272604 download file View PDF
S/N 272605 to 274339, 100008 to 100206, and 1100000 to 1100203 download file View PDF
S/N 1100204 and up download file View PDF

Setup Instructions

Log Splitter Clamp-on Shelf download file View PDF

W4213 & W4214 Log Splitter Stroke Limiter kits download file View PDF

WX540, WX540L Assembly Instructions / Directives d’assemblage download file View PDF