Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 196)

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ADDENDUM :
The procedure for the removal and replace-
ment of seals in the cylinders of current model
log splitters. We are requesting that when cyl-
inders are found to be leaking during the one
year warranty period, that they should be
repaired by the replacement of the seals and
not by the replacement of a complete cylinder.
When the engine on a log splitter is not running
there is no pressure on the hydraulic lines so
this should remove the fear that many have
about working on them or about removing any
lines from the cylinders. There will be oil loss
from lines and cylinder so it is best to have a
pan and rags handy.
Should you encounter difficulty in pulling the
ram shaft, you can take an air hose to assist
after removing the inlet pipe off at the end of
the cylinder, take the air hose and just wrap a
rag around the hose and let the air go into the
cylinder and this will be just what is often
needed for easy removal of the piston.
Do not
connect the air hose with fittings to the cylinder
as this could create more pressure than is
needed. You are now able to remove the seals
from the shaft and install the proper seal-kit,
paying close attention to the proper position of
each ring and sometimes. The color or material
of the “O” ring. It is best to identify the rings
with the kit to be sure before removal that you
have the proper kit for the cylinder that you are
working on, the installation of the seals should
be accomplished with your fingers, no special
tools are required. At this time inspect the
inside of the cylinder for scoring, if satisfied,
again check for burrs at the open end and
lubricate so as not to damage a ring as you
push the shaft and piston back into the cylin-
der.
The next concerns after the ram has been rein-
stalled and causes question as to: what are the
proper adjustments of the Gib Plates? How to
minimize wear on the beam? Refer to the cur-
rent owners manual or as follows:
6-1 WEDGE PLATE ADJUSTMENT
As normal wear occurs, periodically the need
of the adjustment of the bolts on the side of the
wedge plate should be made to eliminate the
excess space between the wedge plate and
the beam. The wedge plate and the Gib Plates
and surface of the beam and edges of the
beam should be lubricated and adjusted as
close as possible and allow for free movement
as the wedge travels the beam.
Adjust wedge plate as follows:
1. Loosen the three hex bolts on top of the wedge
plate (beneath the splitting wedge).
2. Loosen the jam nuts on the two adjustment
bolts on the side of the Gib plate, located
beneath the splitting wedge. Turn the adjust-
ment bolts in until snug, then back them off
slowly until the wedge assembly will slide on
the beam.
3. Tighten the jam nuts securely against the Gib
plate to hold the adjustments bolts in this posi-
tion.
4. Retighten the three hex bolts on top of the
wedge plate.
6-1.2 GIB PLATE ADJUSTMENT:
Periodically remove and replace the “Gibs”
(spacers) between the wedge plate and the
back plate as follows.
NOTE
If desired, the Gibs may be rotated and/or
turned over for even wear.
Adjust the Gib Plate as follows:
1. Remove the center bolt on top of the wedge
plate. Slide the Gib plates out.
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