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John Deere — Procedure 1

A John Deere service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • NOTE: Fuel lines may be connected to different inlet and
  • NOTE: Mounting bracket does not need to be removed.

Procedure

  1. 1. Thoroughly clean pre-filter/water bowl assembly and
  2. surrounding area to keep from getting dirt and debris
  3. into fuel system.
  4. 2. Connect a fuel line to filter drain (if equipped) on
  5. bottom of filter and drain all fuel from the system.
  6. 3. Remove pre-filter element (A) and water bowl (B).
  7. NOTE: Fuel lines may be connected to different inlet and
  8. outlet ports depending on engine application.
  9. 4. Disconnect fuel lines from fuel inlet (C) and fuel outlet
  10. (D).
  11. 5. If applicable, disconnect fuel transfer pump connector
  12. and water in fuel sensor connector.
  13. 6. Remove filter base cap screws (E) and pre-filter base
  14. (F).
  15. NOTE: Mounting bracket does not need to be removed.

Specs & torque values

  • 53.8 lb-ft
  • 36.9 lb-ft

Source: manual:CTM220.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.