Primary Fuel Filter - New Holland L213 Operator's Manual

Primary fuel filter

Replace the primary fuel filter every 500 h of operation.
1. Place the machine on firm, level surface.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Open the engine hood.
4. Open the rear service door and engage the rear service
door latch located near the lower hinge.
5. Clean the area around the primary fuel filter with water
separator (1) before proceeding.
6. Place a clean suitable container underneath the fuel
pre-filter.
7. Use a strap wrench and remove the filter.
8. Remove the rubber seal from the stud on the filter head.
9. Use a cloth and clean the gasket surfaces of the filter
body.
10. Apply clean engine oil to the new rubber seal.
11. Install the rubber seal on the filter head stud.
12. Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of the new filter.
DO NOT fill the new filter with fuel before installation.
13. Turn the filter onto the filter body until the filter gasket
makes contact with the filter body. Continue to tighten
the filter with your hand for 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
NOTICE: Do not use a strap wrench to tighten the filter.
NOTICE: Do not start the engine until you purge the air
from the fuel system.
14. Press the POWER button or turn the key switch to the
RUN position. Wait approximately one minute to allow
the fuel pump to purge air from the fuel system.
15. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks around the
fuel filter.
16. Unlatch and close the rear service door.
17. Close the engine hood
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