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These valves are manually actuated by hand or foot. They include push/pull valves, lever valves, palm button valves, and foot pedal valves.
  Maximatic Foot Pedals
Foot Pedal Valves are 3-Way or 4-Way valves with 1/4" NPT ports. Two versions are offered; either a low-profile flat pedal or a standard pedal with or without guard.
  Maximatic Lever Valves
Lever Valves are available in both 3-Way and 4-Way spool valves with 1/4" NPT ports. They have either a Detented or Momentary manual operation.
  Push Button Actuators
Standard or Low Force 3-Way Normally-Closed poppet valves available in red, green or black. Optional bracket kit provides additional mounting versatility.
  Push/Pull Valves
Push-Pull Valves are available in both 3-Way or 4-Way configurations. Detent version maintains spool position by friction, while momentary spring returns to extended position.

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MMV-L4QD-E 4-Way, 3-Position Detented Lever Valve, Exhaust Center
MMV-L4QD-C 4-Way, 3-Position Detented Lever Valve, Closed Center
MMV-L3QD 3-Way, 2-Position Detented Lever Valve
PB-1-BK 3-Way Palm Button Valve, Black (Red shown)
MMV-F3QM-F 3-Way Foot Pedal Valve with Flat Pedal
MMV-P3QD 3-Way, 3 Port Detented Push/Pull Valve
MMV-L4QM 4-Way, 2-Position Momentary Lever Valve
PB-2-RD 3-Way Low Force Actuation Push Button, Red (Green shown)
PB-2-GN 3-Way Low Force Actuation Push Button, Green
MMV-L3QM 3-Way, 2-Position Momentary Lever Valve
MMV-F4QM-G 4-Way Foot Pedal Valve with Plastic Foot Guard
MMV-P4QD 4-Way, 5 Port Detented Push/Pull Valve
PB-2-BK 3-Way Low Force Actuation Push Button, Black (Green shown)
PB-1-RD 3-Way Palm Button Valve, Red
MMV-F4QM-F 4-Way Foot Pedal Valve with Flat Pedal
MMV-P4QM 4-Way, 5 Port Momentary Push/Pull Valve
PB-1-GN 3-Way Palm Button Valve, Green
MMV-F4QM 4-Way Foot Pedal Valve with Standard Pedal
MMV-L4QD 4-Way, 2-Position Detented Lever Valve
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