MTD 753-05193 User Manual
Date:
9/23/2005
Service Kit
753-05193
PURPOSE:
This service kit provides a shim (spacer) to reduce the gap between the end of the cylinder ram and the back of the
wedge. Perform the Pre-service Inspection to determine if this kit is required or not.
NOTE: These materials are prepared for use by trained technicians who are experienced in the service and repair
of equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced
individuals. Such individuals should seek the assistance of an authorized service technician or dealer.
Read through and understand these instructions completely before proceeding with repair.
NOTE: Save this Instruction Sheet. Refer to it when ordering replacement parts.
Subject:
Models
Affected:
Service Kit Contents
Log Splitter Wedge Shim
2004 and 2005 Model Year Log
Splitters built between May 1,
2004 and September 15, 2005.
1
(See Figure 1)
ITEM
NO.
1 681-04052 1 SHIM ASSEMBLY
2 710-1806 1 SCREW: HHCS: 1/2”-13 x 3.25: GR5
3 712-3022 1 NUT: LOCK: 1/2”-13
4 769-02077 1 THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET
PART
NUMBER
QTY DESCRIPTION
3
Pre-service Inspection:
These instructions are written with the assumption that
the unit has been in service already or is being prepared
for delivery.
1. To determine if this service kit is required the following check must be made.
2. Place beam in the horizontal position and lock in
place.
3. Check engine oil level and hydraulic fluid level.
4. Start engine and extend ram so the splitting wedge is
about 4”- 8” from beam’s foot. Turn off engine.
.
5. Release pressure in the system by shuttling the direction control lever from the forward to the retract positions
several times.
6.Using two 3/4” wrenches loosen the cylinder to wedge
mounting bolt to relax the wedge.
7. With wood blocking braced against the beam’s foot,
push the wedge back toward the cylinder’s ram end and
secure in this position.
8. Using a.035” feeler gage, try to insert the gage
between the end of the ram and the back side of the
wedge pocket. See Figure 2.
2
FIGURE 1
If the gage
rect and this kit is not required. Stop here.
If the gage goes into the gap, the shim provided
should be installed. Proceed to Step 9.
does not go
in the gap, the gap is cor-
PUSH
Wedge
Back
.035"
max.
GAP
FIGURE 2
Service Kit 753-05193 Pg 1 of 2 Form No. 769-02077
9. Using two 3/4” wrenches, remove and discard the
bolt and nut securing the cylinder ram to the wedge.
10. Slide the wedge away from the cylinder ram enough
to slip the Shim Assembly, Item 1, between the wedge
and cylinder ram. See Figure 3.
SHIM
ASSEMBLY
(ITEM 1)
WEDGE EARS
CYLINDER RAM
FIGURE 3
NOTES
11. Re-align the hole in the cylinder ram end and the
holes in the wedge ears.
12. Slip the new 1/2”-13 x 3.25 Screw, Item 2, through
the wedge, cylinder ram and shim assembly holes.
13. Secure with the new 1/2”-13 Lock Nut, Item 3.
DO NOT tighten the lock nut down. There should be
only 2 to 3 threads that show past the nut.
See Figure 4.
14. This completes the installation of this service kit.
Service Kit 753-05193 Pg 2 of 2 Form No. 769-02077
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