Installing Primary Fuel Filter; Removing Secondary Fuel Filter - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

3. Locate primary fuel filter (A) on the right cab-forward side
of the windrower.
NOTE:
The bottom part of the image has been made transparent
to show the location of the primary filter.
4. Clean around primary filter head (A).
5. Disconnect water in fuel (WIF) sensor (B) from the bottom
of the filter.
6. Turn drain valve (C) by hand counterclockwise until draining
occurs, and drain the filter into a container.
7. Remove filter (A) with a filter wrench.
8. Clean the gasket mating surface.

Installing Primary Fuel Filter

The fuel passes through the primary fuel filter before reaching the engine. Follow the instructions in this section to
properly install the primary fuel filter.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT pre-fill the filter with fuel. Pre-filling can contaminate the fuel system.
NOTE:
If replacing the filter, refer to
1. Apply some diesel fuel to the filter gasket, and screw new
filter (A) onto the filter mount until the gasket contacts the
filter head.
2. Reconnect water in fuel (WIF) sensor (B).
3. Tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn by hand.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use a filter wrench to install the filter.
Overtightening can damage the gasket and filter.

Removing Secondary Fuel Filter

The fuel passes through the secondary fuel filter before reaching the engine. Follow the instructions in this section to
properly remove the secondary 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.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5.1.5 Filter Part Numbers, page
A
Figure 5.118: Fuel System
356.
A
Figure 5.119: Fuel System
430
C
B
B
Revision A