mf 263

Hey All, I recently came into possession of a MF-253 with about 4500hrs of use pulling attachments in an orchard. The rear right axle is leaking hydraulic fluid pretty bad - bad enough that it needs topping off every other week or so to keep things running smoothly. I have it all pulled apart...

I have a MF 263, I replaced the fuel filter now it doesn't start. It doesn't seem to have a fuel shut off valve at all but when you have the filter off it just slowly drips so its no big deal. I made sure not to put the o ring in the groove at the top of the filter the o ring is in the houseing...