Oil filter housing – Cub Cadet U-Channel Beam Style User Manual
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Oil filter housing
To remove/replace the oil filter housing:
1. With the engine turned-off, relieve hydraulic pressure
from the system by moving the lever on the control
valve through it’s full range of travel.
2.
Place a suitable container under the oil filter to catch
any fluid that will spill. See Figure 7.12.
3.
Remove the oil filter by turning it counter-clockwise
and discard it.
4.
Disconnect the return hose from the oil filter housing.
5.
Remove the return hose fitting by:
6.
Hold the fitting with a 1 1/16” wrench.
See Figure 7.13.
7.
Back off the jam nut with a 1 1/4” wrench.
NOTE: Some models may have a NPTF fitting.
8.
Remove the fitting.
9.
Remove the oil filter housing using a large adjustable
wrench.
To install the oil filter housing:
1. Apply a small amount of Hydraulic thread sealant
such as Loctite® 569 to the threads of the tank nip-
ple. See Figure 7.14.
NOTE: DO NOT use teflon tape on any fitting on a MTD
log splitter. Pieces of the tape can get into the sys-
tem and damage the valve or the pump.
Figure 7.12
Drain pan
Hydraulic fluid under high pres-
sure can be dangerous. A high-
pressure hydraulic fluid leak or
spray can penetrate the skin. If this hap-
pens, seek immediate medical attention
to reduce the risk of blood poisoning,
which can lead to death or limb amputa-
tion.
Figure 7.13
Jam nut
Fitting
Figure 7.14
Hydraulic thread sealant