MacDon M155, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Fuel System
Replacing Fuel Tank Vent Filter
The fuel tank is vented by a hose that is connected to the fi ller tube. The hose is connected to a fi lter that should
be changed every year.
Replace the fi
lter as follows:
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.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death from explosion or fire, do NOT smoke or allow flame or sparks near
windrower when servicing.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Open the hood. Refer to
5.2.3 Opening Hood (Highest Position), page 307
.
3. Open the right cab-forward side maintenance platform. Refer to
5.3.1 Opening Platforms (Standard Position),
page 309
.
4. Locate fi lter (A) on vent line against hydraulic
oil reservoir.
5. Release hose tension clamps (B) and slide away from
fi lter. Pull hoses off fi lter.
6. Position new fi lter through hole in frame and attach top
hose onto fi lter. The
IN
marking on the fi lter should
face down.
NOTE:
If fi lter has an arrow instead of an
IN
marking,
arrow should point up.
7. Attach lower hose to fi lter and secure both hoses with
tension clamps (B).
8. Close hood. Refer to
5.2.4 Closing Hood (Highest
Position), page 308
.
9. Close the maintenance platform. Refer to
5.3.2 Closing
Platforms (Standard Position), page 310
.
Figure 5.72: Fuel System
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