MTD 2010 Shop Manual page 14

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2010 Log Splitters
7. Remove the set screw that secures the pump cou-
pling half using a 1/8" hex key. See Figure 2.13.
8. Remove the coupling and the key.
9. Remove the four nuts and bolts that attach the cou-
pling support bracket to the pump using a pair of
1/2" wrenches. See Figure 2.13.
10. Install the pump by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: DO NOT use teflon tape on any fitting on an
MTD log splitter. Pieces of the tape can get
into the system and damage the valve or the
pump.
NOTE: Apply a light coat of oil to the O-rings before
re-assembly.
NOTE: When tightening hoses with O-ring face fittings, hold the hose so that the center part of it does not
rotate against the O-ring while the swivel section is tightened. If the center part rotates, the O-ring can
be damaged and it will leak under pressure.
11. Set the engine coupling gap by following the steps described in the engine coupling gap section of this chap-
ter.
12. Fill the reservoir with oil.
13. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire.
14. Pull over the engine 12 times to prime the pump.
15. Connect the spark plug wire and start the engine.
16. Cycle the log splitter through its full travel 12 times to bleed the system.
17. Test run the log splitter before returning it to service.
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Coupling support bracket
Set screw
Figure 2.13