2 removal of handwheel, 3 removal – Flowserve MX Limitorque User Manual
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4.5.2 Removal of Handwheel
NOTES: The MX-40 handwheel is mounted with 
a roll pin (#13-7). If removal of the handwheel 
from the worm shaft is necessary, remove the 
handwheel and worm shaft assembly from unit 
before removing roll pin. Removing the roll pin 
before disassembly of worm shaft will damage 
the ball bearing (#13-3).
The MX-85, -140, and -150 handwheel is 
mounted with a key (#13-7) and a set screw 
(#13-18). See pictures a and b.
a
b
STEP 4
Remove the four M6 screws (#13-9) from the worm shaft plate (#13-2).
4.5.3 Removal
STEP 1
c
WARNING: Potential to operate while dangerous mechanical parts are exposed during 
subassembly removal. To prevent injury, turn off all power sources to actuator before 
removing side-mounted handwheel assembly. Power sources may include main power 
or control power. 
NOTE: Oil removal is not necessary if the actuator is mounted on valve or other device with the 
drive sleeve in a vertical position.
Drain oil from actuator using the lowest of three 
plugs in your application orientation.
1
Oil Plug Drains
