LS tractor MT563 - Replacing Fuel Filter Cartridge

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Main fuel filter
② Main fuel filter
 Apply parking brake and set a container under
the main fuel filter.
 Turn the filter counter-clockwise to remove with
using a filter wrench.
 Coat the seal of new filter with a little fuel.
 Assemble new filter.
 Bleed the air from the main fuel filter. (Refer to
the chapter 5-14-1, “Air-bleeding from fuel
system” in this manual. )
OPEN
▶ Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.
To help prevent possible injury, turn the key switch off when changing fuel filters or
water separator elements. Clean up fuel spills immediately.
Warning
▶ Do not allow dirt to enter the fuel system. Thoroughly clean the area around a fuel
system component that will be disconnected. Fit a suitable cover disconnected fuel
system component. Do not fill the new filter with fuel. Invisible fine contaminants
can enter the injection pump and it may cause damage to the fuel injection system.
Caution
(3) Replacing Fuel filter cartridge
① Pre-fuel filter
 Stop the engine and cool it down sufficiently. Set
a clean container under the pre-fuel filter.
 Disconnect the electric harness connector of the
fuel filter sensor and loosen the fuel filter sensor
with collecting the fuel well.
 Remove the filter element from the body.
 Assemble the fuel filter sensor to the new
element.
 Install the new element assembly to the body.
 Connect the electric wire connector of the fuel
filter sensor.
 Bleed air from the fuel filter. See chapter 5-14-
(1), “Air-bleeding from fuel system” in this
manual.
Body
Element
Fuel filter sensor
Pre-fuel filter