Countyline 25 ton splitter... it's always worked such that... after bottoming the wedge making a split, I hit the lever so that it travels upward. I rarely want it to go all the way to the top because my splits are cut only 16" long, so, it's just wasting time to have it travel all the way to the top for a 24" split or whatever. So, I strike the lever when it gets above the 16" 'elevation' and it stops. Then I can mount another log on the foot plate and begin another split. Suddenly, now, when I strike the lever the 2nd time to stop its upward movement, it won't deflect downward to stop the upward movement. It goes all the way to the top and automatically, the valve actuates and the upward movement is stopped. But I've wasted a few seconds each time it moves upward through that unnecessary vertical distance. Anyone know how to fix? I lubricated it but it didn't help. FWIW, I did just replace a hydraulic hose but I dunno what that might have to do with it. Hmmm... I lost a very small amount of hydraulic oil removing the old hose... I don't suppose that could be it. Otherwise, the splitter behaves normally.
Checking the oil is a good place to start because this is where the problem started, but it does sound strange.
So you are saying the lever itself is "stuck" ? If so this sounds like the detent ball is getting stuck in its groove...probably going to need to take the valve apart...at least to some degree. Actually, backing off the detent adjuster a lil would be a better place to start...see what happens.
As it is traveling upwards if you hit the lever to make it go down again and release it will it stop then? If so the valve inside is sticking and doing that for a little bit might free it back up or it might need to be replaced
Detent balls/groove may be worn or burred up...here's a couple vids to get you started...your valve is likely similar.
No, as it is traveling upwards and reaches the height I want to stop it, if I strike the lever, it doesn't give, it's rigid as can be, stiff as a board. It goes all the way to the top and releases I guess when it hits the top plate. Surely, it is the detent valve.
