John Deere POWERTECH 4045 User Manual
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Lubrication & Maintenance/Daily
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RG12222
–UN–24MAY02
Drain Final Fuel Filter
RG11955
–UN–05DEC01
Drain Primary Fuel Filter (If Equipped)
A—Drain Plug
B—Air Bleed Plug
NOTE: Engine may be equipped with a water sensor at
the fuel filter. In this case, an indicator light will
signal the operator that water should be drained
from the filter bowl.
3. Check the fuel filters for water or debris. If filter is fitted
with a see-through bowl, drain as needed based on a
daily visual inspection.
IMPORTANT: Drain water into a suitable container
and dispose of properly.
a. Loosen drain plugs (A) at bottom of fuel filters or
bowls, if equipped, two or three turns.
b. Loosen air bleed plug (B) two full turns on fuel filter
mounting and drain water from bottom until fuel
starts to drain out.
c. When fuel starts to drain out, tighten drain plugs
securely.
After draining water from the fuel filters, the filters must
be primed by bleeding all air from the fuel system. See
BLEEDING FUEL SYSTEM in Service As Required
Section, later in this manual
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