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Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the control valve on the Toro Log Splitter 22618HD 2019 / LS-922.

What you need

  1. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin, ensure that the engine is powered down and cool to the touch.

    • Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire and pull firmly to disconnect it.

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  2. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Flip the engine switch to the off position: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Flip the engine switch to the off position: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the red engine ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

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  3. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Close the fuel valve: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Close the fuel valve: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.

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  4. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the control valve bracket bolts: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 3/8 inch socket to remove the three bolts securing the control valve to the control valve bracket.

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  5. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 9/16 inch socket to remove the two bolts securing the control valve bracket to the frame.

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  6. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the control valve bracket: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the control valve bracket: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the control valve bracket.

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  7. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Prepare for fluid drips: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Residual hydraulic fluid will be trapped in the hoses connected to the control valve, and may drip during the following procedure.

    • Place a bucket underneath the device, below the control valve to catch any hydraulic fluid drips.

    • Have rags handy to stop drips and clean up affected areas.

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  8. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the output hose: step 8, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the output hose: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut securing the output hose to the L-fitting on top of the control valve.

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  10. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the output hose from the top L-fitting.

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  11. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the input hose: step 10, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the input hose: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut holding the input hose to the L-fitting on the bottom of the control valve.

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  12. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the input hose from the bottom L-fitting.

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  13. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the top L-fitting: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut securing the top L-fitting to the control valve.

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  14. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Spin the top L-fitting counter-clockwise to remove it.

    • This fitting is part number 340-16.

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  15. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the bottom L-fitting: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut securing the bottom L-fitting to the control valve.

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  16. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the bottom L-fitting.

    • This fitting is part number 340-16.

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  17. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the piston extension hose: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut securing the piston extension hose to the L-fitting on the rear of the control valve.

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  18. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the piston extension hose from the rear L-fitting.

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  19. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove the control valve: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut securing the control valve to the cylinder.

    • This connection is the last part holding the control valve to the device, so keep the control valve supported during removal.

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  20. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the control valve.

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  21. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement, Remove leftover fittings: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut securing the piston contraction fitting to the control valve.

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  22. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 3 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 3 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Spin the piston contraction fitting counter-clockwise to remove it.

    • This fitting is part number 100-7671.

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  23. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut securing the L-fitting to the rear of the control valve.

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  24. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 3 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 23, image 2 of 3 Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 23, image 3 of 3

    • Spin the L-fitting counter-clockwise to remove it.

    • This fitting is part number 340-98.

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  25. Toro Log Splitters 22618HD 2019 Control Valve Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Only the control valve remains.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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