Every 500 Hours Or Annually; Maintaining Fuel Filters; Removing Primary Fuel Filter - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

5.11 Every 500 Hours or Annually

Complete the following maintenance tasks every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first:
• Change the primary and secondary fuel filters. For instructions, refer to
• Change the hydraulic return filter and charge filter. For instructions, refer to
Charge Filter, page 392.
• Check the safety systems. For instructions, refer to

5.11.1 Maintaining Fuel Filters

Fuel filters prevent contaminants in fuel from entering the engine. Proper maintenance of fuel filters results in smoother
machine operation.
The windrower's fuel system is equipped with primary (A) and
secondary (B) screw-on cartridge type filters. Primary filter (A) is
equipped with a separator that separates sediment and water
from the fuel.
NOTE:
The bottom part of the image was made transparent to show
primary filter (A).

Removing Primary Fuel Filter

The fuel passes through the primary fuel filter before reaching the engine. Follow the instructions in this section to
properly remove the primary fuel filter.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open the hood. For instructions, refer to
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5.11.2 Safety Systems, page
Figure 5.117: Fuel System
5.3.1 Opening Hood, page
429
5.11.1 Maintaining Fuel Filters, page
5.6.9 Return Oil Filter, page 389
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A
362.
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