Control Valve Lever Bracket - MTD 2010 Shop Manual

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2010 Log Splitters

Control valve lever bracket

To replace the lever bracket:
NOTE: The lever bracket part number is 718-04765.
1. Thoroughly clean the valve and surrounding area.
NOTE: Any dirt or debris that gets inside the valve
can destroy it.
2. Remove the bowtie clip and the clevis pin.
See Figure 4.11.
3. Slide the control lever out of the end of the spool
and let it hang down.
4. Remove the master link locking clip.
See Figure 4.12.
5. Remove the master link top plate.
6. Remove the master link and the control lever.
7. Remove both of the socket head cap screws that
hold the lever bracket to the valve using a 5 mm hex
key. See Figure 4.13.
8. Remove the lever bracket.
9. Install the lever bracket by following the previous
steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of releasable thread
locking compound such as Loctite® 242
(blue) to the threads of the socket headed
cap screws.and tighten the screws to a
torque of 70 - 90 in lbs (8 - 10 Nm).
10. Test run the splitter in a safe area before returning it
to service.
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Figure 4.11
Master link
top plate
Master link
Figure 4.12
Socket headed
cap screws
Figure 4.13
Bowtie clip
Locking clip