IMPORTANT: To determine which engine your tractor is equipped
with, see Record Engine Serial Number in Identification Numbers section
of this Operator's Manual.
NOTE: Service may be required more often under some conditions.
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Pull hood release (A) and raise hood.
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Depress latch buttons (B) to remove right rear side shield.
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Pull top of shield outward and lift shield from brackets on
frame.
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Clean exterior of filter and mounting area.
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Remove Water In Fuel sensor connector (D).
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NOTE: Use a catch pan when draining fuel and removing filter
from tractor.
Open drain valve (C) and drain fuel.
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Remove primary (E) and secondary (F) filters and discard.
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Dispose of drained fuel used filters in accordance with local
laws and ordinances.
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IMPORTANT: Do NOT prefill either fuel filter with fuel.
Lubricate gasket for primary fuel filter with fuel, and install
canister onto base. Tighten 3/4 turn after packing contacts base.
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Lubricate primary fuel filter water separator gasket with fuel
and install onto filter canister. Tighten 3/4 of a full turn after
gasket contacts the base.
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Lubricate gasket for secondary fuel filter with fuel, and install
filter onto base. Tighten 3/4 of a turn after packing contacts base.
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Connect Water In Fuel sensor connector.
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Close and secure hood and reinstall side shield.
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IMPORTANT: Key must be turned to ON position for 3 minutes before
starting engine to provide time to prefill fuel filters. Fuel system
is self-bleeding.
Do not try to start engine until 3 minute
time elapses or an air lock in fuel system may occur.
Turn key to ON position for 3 minutes to allow transfer pump
to prefill fuel filters
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Start and run engine at fast idle for at least 2 minutes.