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Wisconsin — Oil Pressure Relief Valve Removal and Installation

For these Wisconsin models: V-460D, V-461D, V-465D.

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Procedure

  1. Unscrew hex adapter and remove expansion plug from adapter
  2. With a 3/16 inch Allen wrench, remove outer adjustment lockscrew
  3. Insert a 1/4 inch rod into the cross hole in valve body
  4. Turn counter-clockwise for removal
  5. Do not use a pipe wrench or pliers to remove valve body
  6. In reassembly: use new 'O' ring in valve body
  7. Apply sealer to threads of hex adapter
  8. Assemble expansion plug after adjusting pressure

Tools required

  • 3/16 inch Allen wrench
  • 1/4 inch rod

Specs & torque values

  • new 'O' ring seals

Source: manual:V465D_V41NID_V461D_Repair.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.