Replace Fuel Filters

RXA0153077
RXA0153077-UN-27JUL16

Primary Fuel Filter

RXA0153078
RXA0153078-UN-27JUL16

Secondary Fuel Filter

A - Water-in-Fuel Sensor

B - Drain Valve

C - Water Separator Bowl Assembly

D - Primary Fuel Filter

E - Primary Fuel Filter Housing

F - Secondary Fuel Filter

G - Secondary Fuel Filter Housing

SERVICE INTERVAL

 

Every 500 Hour

IMPORTANT: Be sure characteristics of the new filter match the original filter.

NOTE: The fuel filters (D and F) are different, do not interchange. See your John Deere dealer for correct replacement parts. Replace one after another to avoid interchange.

  1. Place machine in park, turn off engine, and remove key. Allow engine to cool.

  2. Raise hood.

  3. Disconnect water-in-fuel sensor (A) on the bottom of the primary fuel filter on the right-hand side of the engine.

  4. Open drain valve (B) on water separator bowl assembly (C) of the primary fuel filter (D). Drain fuel. Capture the discharge waste and dispose of properly.

  5. Remove primary filter from the fuel filter housing (E) by turning counterclockwise.

  6. Remove water separator bowl assembly from the primary fuel filter.

  7. Clean water separator bowl. Dry with compressed air.

  8. Install new seals (supplied with the new filter) on the water separator bowl and drain valve. Install water separator assembly on the new primary fuel filter.

  9. Fill filters with clean diesel fuel before installing on engine.

  10. Apply a small amount of clean oil on the primary fuel filter gasket.

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a filter wrench when tightening filters. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.

  11. Install new primary fuel filter assembly.

  12. Connect water-in-fuel sensor.

  13. Remove secondary fuel filter (F) on the left-hand side of engine from the filter housing (G) by turning counterclockwise.

  14. Apply a small amount of clean oil on the new secondary fuel filter gasket.

  15. Install new secondary fuel filter.

  16. Bleed the fuel system. See “Bleed Fuel System” in this section.

  17. Start engine and run until warm.

  18. Turn off engine and remove key.

  19. Inspect drain valve and filters for leaks.

  20. Lower hood.

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