MTD 2010 Shop Manual page 49

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Figure 5.20
39. Lubricate the piston with the same type of fluid that will be used in the hydraulic system of the log splitter: 10W
hydraulic fluid, or Dexron III automatic transmission fluid.
40. Insert the shaft and piston into the bore of the cylinder.
41. Lubricate the seals on the rod guide using the same type of fluid that will be used in the hydraulic system of the
log splitter.
42. Insert a protector sleeve through the seal and scraper to prevent damage during installation.
43. Slip the rod guide over the shaft and into the bore of the cylinder.
44. Use a length of 2" iron pipe (or similar driver) to drive the rod guide into the bore, past the groove that the wire
snap ring locks into.
45. Install the snap ring.
Rod guide
Pry points
Figure 5.21
Back-up ring
O-ring
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37. Install a new back-up ring in the groove, positioned at
the edge of the groove that is closer to the side of the
rod guide that has the screw holes.
38. Install a new O-ring seal in the groove, next to the
back-up ring.
46. Pull the shaft and piston up to the top of the bore, so
that the piston moves the rod guide back into place
against the snap ring.
47. Pull the shaft and piston up to the top of the bore, so
that the piston moves the rod guide back into place
against the snap ring. See Figure 5.21.
NOTE: The bolts may be installed temporarily, for use as
pry-points.
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