Control Valve Spring Cover - MTD 2010 Shop Manual

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Figure 4.9
Sealant
Figure 4.10
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To replace the valve spring cover:
NOTE: The spring cover part number is 718-0522.
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NOTE: Any dirt or debris that gets inside the valve can
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socket headed
cap screw
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NOTE: Not all of the valves will have sealant under the
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To install the spring cover:
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Thoroughly clean the valve and surrounding area.
destroy it.
Remove both of the socket headed cap screws that
hold the spring cover to the valve using a 5 mm hex
key. See Figure 4.9.
Remove the spring cover.
Carefully remove the old sealant from the valve.
spring cover.
Thoroughly clean the exposed area of the valve.
Apply a small bead of Loctite® 515 Flange Sealant or
equivalent compound to the spring cover.
Apply a small amount of releasable thread locking
compound such as Loctite® 242 (blue) to the threads
of the socket headed cap screws.
Install the spring cover and tighten the screws to a
torque of 70 - 90 in lbs (8 - 10 Nm).
Test run the splitter in a safe area before returning it
to service.
Control valve
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