MacDon M1240, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5.10 Every 500 Hours or Annually
Complete the following maintenance tasks every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs fi rst.
• Change primary and secondary fuel fi lters. Refer to 5.10.1 Maintaining Fuel Filters, page 288 .
• Change hydraulic fi lters. Refer to 5.5.8 Changing Hydraulic Filters, page 252 .
• Check safety systems. Refer to 5.10.2 Safety Systems, page 291 .
5.10.1 Maintaining Fuel Filters
The windrower’s fuel system is equipped with primary (A)
and secondary (B) screw-on cartridge type
fi lters. The
primary fi lter (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
fi lter (A).
Figure 5.84: Fuel System
Removing Primary Fuel Filter
DANGER
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. Shut down the engine and remove the key.
2. Open the hood Refer to 5.3.1 Opening Hood, page
244 .
3. Locate the primary fuel fi lter (A) on the right
cab-forward side of the windrower.
NOTE:
Bottom part of the image made transparent to show
location of the primary
fi lter.
4. Clean around the primary fi lter (A) head.
5. Disconnect the water in fuel (WIF) sensor (B) from
bottom of fi lter.
6. Turn drain valve (C) by hand counterclockwise until
draining occurs, and drain fi lter into a container.
7. Remove fi lter (A) with a fi lter wrench.
8. Clean gasket mating surface.
Figure 5.85: Fuel System
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