MCCORMICK MTX Series - Page 285

Routine Maintenance
VII
Change Front PTO Oil and Clean the Oil Filter
STEP 1
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Put the tractor on level ground.
Remove the hose (1) and allow the oil to drain
into a suitable container.
For best results drain the oil after operation when
the oil is warm. Once the oil has completely
drained re-attach the hose.
IMPORTANT:
Dispose of oil in accordance with
local regulations. DO NOT DRAIN THE OIL ON
THE GROUND OR INTO A DRAIN. Be responsible
for the environment.
STEP 2
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Remove the circlip (2) and loosen the bolt (3).
STEP 3
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Remove the pump cover (4). Remove the oil filter
(5) from the pump unit and clean the filter.
STEP 4
Install the clean oil filter, the pump cover (4) and
tighten the bolt (3). Install the circlip (2).
STEP 5
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Add the recommended oil type through the fill/
level plug hole (6) until the oil is level with the
bottom edge of the hole.
Wait approximately 5 minutes. Check the oil level
again and add oil as necessary. Install the fill/
level plug.
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