159 S450 Operation & Maintenance Manual
FUEL SYSTEM (CONT’D)
Fuel Filters (Cont’d)
This machine may be equipped with an in-line fuel filter.
Replacing In-line Filter
See the SERVICE SCHEDULE for the correct service
interval. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 134.)
Stop the engine and open the rear door.
Figure 213
Loosen the drive belt shield bolt (Item 3) [Figure 213].
NOTE: Pinch off the upper and lower hoses to
prevent spilled fuel while the hoses are
disconnected from the filter.
Remove the upper and lower hose clamps (Item 1)
[Figure 213] and remove the hoses from the filter.
(Lower clamp not visible in the photo.)
Remove the in-line fuel filter from the filter clamp (Item 2)
[Figure 213].
Install new filter into clamp (Item 2) and tighten drive belt
shield bolt (Item 3). Install hoses and hose clamps (Item
1) [Figure 213] onto the filter. Remove tools used to
pinch off the upper and lower hoses.
Remove air from the fuel system. (See Removing Air
From The Fuel System on Page 160.)
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames,
sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.
Failure to use care around combustibles can cause
explosion or fire.
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Close the rear door.
Start the engine and allow to operate for one minute.
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate skin or eyes, causing serious injury or
death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.
Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do
not use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid
enters skin or eyes, get immediate medical attention
from a doctor familiar with this injury.
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Stop the engine and check for leaks at the filter.
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