Older 763 with hydraulic leak on switch(?)

[Fred Bryant]

Older 763 with hydraulic leak on switch(?) next to hydraulic filter. It is peeing a stream of hydraulic fluid out of the electrical connector ( ~ 1 gallon/hour ).

It does not seem like it would be hard to change. Please correct me if I am wrong, but it looks like a discontect electrical harness, unscrew old, screw in new, and then reconnect electrical harnness. Right/wrong/does it need sealant of some sort/...?

I am out in the boonies, with no manual, etc, so I need to order it online and have it shipped to the local ( 20 mile away ) post office. Simple question: What is it and where can I get it?

Thx's, Fred.

[Harry in Ky]

Your plan for repair seems pretty accurate. If the switch is threaded into the hydraulic filter base itself or into the suction line between the filter and pump, it's probably a vacuum switch designed to trigger a warning light indicating a filter restriction. As for where to get one, you will need to call a dealer with model and serial numbers handy, and let someone look up the part number for you.