Why don't you buy a log splitter detent valve? It will automatically kick back to the neutral position after retracting the piston. That's what I did on this splitter and I bought the two stage pump. I had a problem getting it to down shift to the second stage. I found I needed to install 4 bolts thru the pump and then it had to be torqued evenly. Then it would then downshift. I never ran this 10hp Tecumseh engine above 1/3 throttle. The governor would open the throttle if it needed it. I think your hydraulic pressure is somehow bypassing. I had a filter on this too and it is shown in the picture. You need to install a 0 to 5000 psi calibrated gauge and see what your pressure is. It should be factory set. I wouldn't make any adjustments. You should get the maximum pressure when you run piston to the end of its travel and hold your control lever forward. This splitter has a 4-inch cylinder too. Hal
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