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    Hydraulic block basics

    I have a Cub Cadet 7275 that came equipped with a back hoe that operated completely independently of the three point hitch. I just removed the hoe and attached a snowblower. To get power to raise and lower the hitch I had to switch the "shut-off plate" on the hydraulic block from "S" [which I...
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    Cub 7275 Unreliable Start

    When I start my Cub 7275 I often have to wiggle the gear shift lever in neutral and listen to it go "click, click, click ..." until it finally roars into action. I am assuming that there is a poor connection in a switch somewhere. If so does anyone know where I would find this switch? Could...
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    Backhoe  Backhoe side-to-side play

    When horizontally extended my backhoe is about 9.5 ft and has side-to-side play of about 6 inches. The chains that drive it side to side are adjustable. I am thinking of tightening it up and want to know what the acceptable play is. (It's a Cub Cadet -- no owners manual). Can anyone help me...
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    Hydrostatic clutch - dumb question

    Do you treat the hydrostatic drive pedal like a clutch pedal -- i.e. you ease it on or off, but you don't 'ride the clutch' or have it partially engaged for any length of time? Also mine seems a little noisy when engaged (its on a Cub Cadet 7275) is that normal?
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    Case filters for Cub Cadet

    I just bought a Cub Cadet 7275 and am changing the oils, filters etc. The oil/hydraulic filters are Case/IH, which I hear are a lot cheaper than Cub Cadet. Does anyone know if there is a similar replacement for the air filter for this model? Thanks for your help; there is not much knowledge...
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