Strainer tube assembly, Hose clamps, Stroke return stop plunger – MTD 24638L User Manual
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3. Replace check pipe plug. Remove block from
under front of beam.
OIL CHECK PIPE PLUG
FIGURE 15
Change oil in the reservoir every (100) hou s of
operation.
1. Remove the hose clamp at inlet hose (bottom
hose on rear of beam). See figure 16.
NOTE
Be prepared to catch oil in a suitable
container.
2. Pull off inlet hose from strainer tube assembly^ and
catch oil in a suitable container. See figure 1£.
3.
With an adjustable wrench remove the strainer
tube assembly. See figure 16.
NOTE
The strainer tube assembly is 42" long.
4.
Drain oil, clean strainer tube and reassemble
using a hydraulic pipe sealant on the threads.
5.
Remove the breather plug from breather :ube.
See figure 7. Pour approximately 2 galloris of
Dextron II transmission fluid ONLY into breither
tube.
STRAINER TUBE ASSEMBLY
If the ram does not move back and forth smoothly,
the strainer tube assembly may be clogged.
To clean, follow instructions for changing the reservoir
oil, step number 1 through 3. Clean the strainer tube
assembly and reassemble using a hydraulic pipe sealant
on the threads.
HOSE CLAMPS
Check the hose clamps on the bottom of the pump
for proper tightness before each use.
Hose clamps on the return hose should be checked
once a season.
STROKE RETURN STOP PLUNGER
If the engagement handle does not return to neutral
(from reverse) before the pressure relief bypass opens,
loosen the hex lock nut, and back out the hex bolt
one or two turns. See figure 17.
NOTE
When the pressure relief valve opens,
a loud high pitohed sound is heard and
engine labors.
Tighten hex lock nut and operate log splitter. Repeat
if necessary.
HEX BOLT
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STROKE RETURN
STOP PLUNGER
HEX NUT
FIGURE 17
RAM OPERATION
If the ram does not move smoothly, run the ram its
full stroke several times to clear out air in the system.
Be sure the breather valve is open.
If this does not correct the problem, see Strainer Tube
Assembly paragraph.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
I WARNING {
If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Refer to engine manual packed with your unit for
carburetor adjustment information.
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