New Holland E57C, Operator'S Manual

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6 - MAINTENANCE
Fuel filter
WARNING
Fire hazard!
When handling diesel fuel, observe the following precautions:
1. Do not smoke.
2. Never fill the tank when the engine is running.
3. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
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Replace the fuel filter element every 500 h (after the break-in period).
NOTICE: do not work in any environment in which anything other than fuel will get into fuel lines. (Sites with strong
wind, blowing dust, etc.). Wash hands before operations. Do not use gloves. Do not open the packaging for the filter
kit until you start the installation work. Do not reuse any fuel remaining within the cover. For persistent dirt within the
cover, wipe it off with a clean rag, then clean with clean diesel fuel. Do not use parts cleaner because it could affect
the case cover. Do not touch the inside of the element. Completely wipe off any spilled fuel after changing the filter
element.
1. Open the engine hood to access the fuel filter (1) .
2. Close the fuel cock on the water separator.
3. Clean the area around the fuel filter body and place a
container with a capacity of 2 L ( 0.5 US gal ) under the
fuel filter.
4. Remove the fuel filter with a filter wrench, turning it to
the left. When removing the fuel filter, carefully hold it
to prevent spilling of fuel. Wipe up all spilled fuel.
5. Apply a thin film of fuel to the surface of the new fuel
filter gasket before tighten it.
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6. Install the new fuel filter (1) . Turn to the right and tighten
to 19.7 – 23.6 N·m ( 14.5 – 17.4 lb ft ) and one additional
turn using the filter wrench.
7. Open the fuel cock on the water separator. Start the
engine and check for fuel leakage.
8. Prime the fuel system. Refer to page 6-30 .
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