Wheel Assembly - MTD 2010 Shop Manual

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2010 Log Splitters

Wheel assembly

To remove/replace the wheel assembly:
NOTE: The wheel bearings are covered in Chapter
8: Maintenance.
1. Lift and safely support the rear of the log splitter.
2. Pry off the dust cap. See Figure 7.6.
3. Remove and discard the cotter pin. See Figure 7.7.
4. Remove the wheel castle nut using a 1 1/8" wrench.
5. Remove the washer.
6. Slide the wheel assembly and bearings off of the
spindle.
To install the wheel assembly:
1. Slide the wheel assembly and bearings onto the
spindle.
2. Install the washer. See Figure 7.8.
3. Install the wheel castle nut. Tighten the nut until the
bearings are fully seat while spinning the tire.
4. Back the nut off a 1/8 turn.
NOTE: The tire should spin freely and have no end
play.
5. Install a new cotter pin
6. Install the dust cap.
7. Lower the splitter to the ground.
8. Test tow the splitter in a safe area before returning it
to service.
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Dust cap
Figure 7.6
Cotter pin
Figure 7.7
Washer
Figure 7.8