MTD 7304 manual Initial Break-In Period Filter Change

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CHANGING HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS

NOTE: With the exception of the first oil filter change after the 25 hour break-in period, the hydrostatic transmission and hydraulic system oil filters should be changed along with the hydrostatic transmission/hydraulic system oil after every 200 hours of operation.

Initial Break-In Period Filter Change

During the initial hours of tractor operation, contaminants caused by the normal break-in of internal transmission and hydraulic system components will collect in the oil filters. Because of this, the filters should be changed after the first 25 hours of operation.

Hydro Pump Filter — Part No. 723-3014 Hydraulic System Filter — Part No. 723-0405

NOTE: A large volume of oil may drain from the transmission while performing the 25 hour change of the oil filters. If collected in a clean container and kept free of debris, this oil may be reused in the transmission/ hydraulic system.

Perform the INITIAL change of the transmission and hydraulic system oil filters as follows:

•Remove any belly mounted attachments.

•Clean the areas around the hydrostatic trans- mission and hydraulic system oil filters. Refer to Figure 46.

•Position a CLEAN, suitable container below the hydrostatic transmission filter. See Figure 46.

•Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new hydrostatic filter.

•Remove the old hydrostatic filter by turning it counterclockwise, and immediately replace with the new filter. Turn the filter clockwise, by hand, until the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

•Position the collection container below the hydraulic system filter. See Figure 46.

•Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new hydraulic system filter.

•Remove the old hydraulic system filter by turn- ing it counterclockwise, and immediately re- place with the new filter. Turn the filter clock- wise, by hand, until the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

•Clean the area around the transmission oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the transmission (Refer to Figure 45) and remove the plug.

•Following the instructions previously provided in CHANGING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL, refill the transmission with the clean salvaged oil or with new hydraulic oil.

•Reinsert the oil fill plug/dipstick into the trans- mission housing and turn clockwise until tight.

•Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for leaks and recheck the oil level in the transmis- sion housing.

NOTE: If a front end loader, or a loader and back- hoe, are in-stalled on the tractor after the first 25 hours of operation, it is recommended that the fil- ters again be changed after the first 25 hours of operation with these attachments installed.

Regularly Scheduled Oil Filter Changes

Change the hydrostatic transmission and hydraulic system oil filters along with the hydrostatic trans- mission/hydraulic system oil after every 200 hours of operation. Refer to the previous sub-section

CHANGING TRANSMISSION / HYDRAULIC SYS- TEM OIL and follow the instructions for changing the oil and filters.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualTable of Contents Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Recording Model and Serial Number Information Tractor Model PlateRops Information Plate Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation ChildrenOperating the PTO Do notSafety Frame Rops ServiceSafety Labels FAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of RadiatorStarting AID Located Under Hood Battery Warning Label Located Under Hood PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO ShieldRoll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR Fender Controls and Features Floorboard and Dash Panel Mounted ControlsPTO Switch Ignition SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Steering WheelHazard Light Switch Headlight SwitchDifferential Lock Pedal Parking Brake LeverParking Brake Indicator Light PTO Indicator Light TachometerBattery Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature LightFender Mounted Conrtols and Features PTO Reverse Override SwitchFuel Fill Cap PTO Selection LeverTransmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever Cup HolderHand Holds Amber Hazard LightsOperation Rollover Protective Structure RopsFolding the Rops Safety Interlock System NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresFueling the Tractor Using Jumper Cables to Start the Engine Starting the EngineCold Weather Starting Stopping the EngineUsing the FORWARD/REVERSE Pedal Driving the TractorDriving on Slopes Stopping the TractorUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Using the Differential Lock PedalLOW Using the Hydraulic Lift Lever Using the PTO Selection LeverEngaging the PTO Using the PTO Reverse Override Switch Using the TOP Link Retainer HookHazard Lights LightingUsing the Three Point Hitch Using the Hitch PlateUsing the Auxiliary Hydraulic Valve if Equipped Using the Auxiliary Hydraulic Control HandleTractor Weighting On Demand Four Wheel DriveAdjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting the Seat Belt Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Check the TOE-IN AS FollowsAdjusting the Brakes Adjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback RODMaintenance Lubrication TableGeneral Information Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Removal Battery MaintenanceBattery Storage Head Light Bulb Replacement Hazard Bulb ReplacementTail Light Bulb Replacement Instrument Panel Bulb Replacement Accessing the Fuse CenterServicing Electrical System Instrument Panel FusesMain Fuse Hazard Light Flasher RelayChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Changing TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Initial Break-In Period Filter Change Check Front Axle Oil Check Final Reduction Gear Case OilChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure Rops Lubrication of Main Drive ShaftLubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Wheel Bolt TorqueTire Maintenance Tractor StorageRemoving the Tractor from Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Daihatsu Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageFuel Metering System Engine Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Radiator Screen and RadiatorChecking Engine OIL Level Adding Engine OIL Changing the Engine OIL and FilterChecking Engine Coolant Level Changing the AIR Cleaner Inspection of Cooling System HosesChanging the Engine Coolant Servicing the Fuel Filter Draining The Fuel Filter CupChanging The Fuel Filter Specifications Power Take-Off General DimensionsHydraulic Lift System BrakesOptional Equipment and Accessories Description Model NumberCUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio

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