John Deere — Replace Fuel Filter Element
Maintenance
From a John Deere operator's manual covering: 4039, 4045, 6059, 6068, RG4697. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: John Deere 4039, John Deere 4045, John Deere 6059, John Deere 6068
Before you start
- Keep a small container under drain plug to catch draining fuel
- Bleed the fuel system after replacing the element
Procedure
- Close the fuel shut-off valve at bottom of fuel tank, if equipped.
- Loosen bleed plug on side of filter base. Remove drain plug from bottom of filter base to drain fuel from filter.
- Push tab inward while lifting other tab upward and release the retaining spring. Pull fuel filter off fuel filter base.
- Place filter on filter base with upper seal over spring pin on filter base.
- Hook bottom end of retaining spring first; then hook the top end.
- Install drain plug. Tighten drain plug securely.
- Open fuel shut-off valve and bleed filters. Tighten bleed plug.
- For round fuel filters: loosen retaining ring, remove element, clean glass sediment bowl, install new element and align keys with slots; hand tighten until retaining ring locks.
Full service-parts list: John Deere 4039 →, John Deere 4045 →, John Deere 6068 →
Source: John Deere operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.