MTD 2010 Shop Manual page 45

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Ratchet strap
Bungee cord
Figure 5.9
Ratchet strap
Figure 5.10
Log dislodger
Figure 5.11
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9. Wrap a ratchet strap around the wedge and the base
plate. See Figure 5.9.
10. Hold the control valve in the extend position.
NOTE: A bungee cord can be used to hold the control
valve in the extend position. See Figure 5.9.
11. Tighten the ratchet strap until the ram is fully
extended.
12. Move the control valve to the retract position.
13. Wrap a heavy duty ratchet strap around the cylinder
and wedge. See Figure 5.10.
14. Tighten the ratchet strap until the ram is fully
retracted.
NOTE: Hydraulic fluid will be draining from the return hose
while the ram is retracting.
15. Remove the control valve by following the proce-
dures described in Chapter 4: Control Valve.
16. Remove the six screws that secure the log dislodger
to the beam using a 9/16" wrench. See Figure 5.11.
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