MacDon M205 2010, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form 169469/169470/169471
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Revision C
7.8.6 FUEL SYSTEM
7.8.6.1 Fuel Tank Venting
The fuel tank is vented by a hose that is
connected to the filler tube. The hose is
connected to a filter that should be changed
annually. Change the filter as follows:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death from
explosion or fire, do not smoke or allow
flame or sparks near windrower when
servicing.
a. Open engine compartment hood to highest
position. See Section 7.4 ENGINE
COMPARTMENT HOOD.
b. Locate filter (A) on vent line against hydraulic oil
reservoir.
c. Release hose tension clamps (B) and slide away
from filter. Pull hoses off filter.
d. Position new filter through hole in frame and
attach top hose onto filter. “IN” marking should
face down.
NOTE
If filter has an arrow instead of an IN
marking, arrow should point up.
e. Attach lower hose to filter and secure both
hoses with tension clamps (B).
7.8.6.2 Fuel Filters
The M205 windrower fuel system is equipped
with primary (C) and secondary (D) screw-on
cartridge type filters. The primary (C) filter is
equipped with a separator that separates
sediment and water from the fuel. Change both
filters as follows every 500 hours of operation:
a. Close fuel supply valve (E) under fuel tank.
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A
B
D
C
E