MacDon M1170 - Every 500 Hours or Annually; Maintaining Fuel Filters; Removing Primary Fuel Filter

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5.11 Every 500 Hours or Annually
Complete the following maintenance tasks every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first.
• Change primary and secondary fuel filters. Refer to 5.11.1 Maintaining Fuel Filters, page 322.
• Change hydraulic filters. Refer to 5.6.8 Changing Hydraulic Filters, page 283.
• Check safety systems. Refer to 5.11.2 Safety Systems, page 325.
5.11.1 Maintaining Fuel Filters
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Figure 5.103: Fuel System
The windrower’s fuel system is equipped with primary (A) and
secondary (B) screw-on cartridge type filters. The primary
filter (A) is equipped with a separator that separates sediment
and water from the fuel.
NOTE:
Bottom part of image was made transparent to show the primary
filter (A).
Removing Primary Fuel Filter
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from 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. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Open the hood. Refer to 5.3.1 Opening Hood, page 256.
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Figure 5.104: Fuel System
3. Locate the primary fuel filter (A) on the right cab-forward
side of the windrower.
NOTE:
Bottom part of the image made transparent to show
location of the primary filter.
4. Clean around the primary filter (A) head.
5. Disconnect the water in fuel (WIF) sensor (B) from bottom
of filter.
6. Turn drain valve (C) by hand counterclockwise until draining
occurs, and drain filter into a container.
7. Remove filter (A) with a filter wrench.
8. Clean gasket mating surface.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING