How To Change Fuel Filter On John Deere 6115d Tractor

redka

I have a 5103(2005). The fuel filter drain is located straight above the starter/solenoid, and there is also a spliced wire harness running directly on top of the solenoid. So if I open up the bleed prior to each use as the manual says, fuel will drain into this wire splice, over the solenoid/starter and connections. I've tried using a plastic hose to run the fuel to a container below, but the clearance between the drain port and the solenoid is simply like an inch or so. Almost incommunicable to hold the hose in place and open up the port. Anyone take any recommendations? Is information technology really necessary to open this drain that oftentimes? Cheers.

Kessler Farms

Absolutely not. If you want to check to be sure there is no water in the bowl, fine, then drain. To drain each time y'all outset is ridiculous.

unreconstructed

Seems like I just used some paper-thin or something. It is a pain.

I don't drain information technology that frequently.

redka

Thank you for the replies. Information technology's merely a poorly designed area, especially since it's something the user has to bargain with. thanks.

ShookFarm

I tried doing all the startup checks by the book. I presently discovered that the pain of checking the fuel tank and also draining the fuel filter were unnecessary. I never encountered any water, I just made a mess with diesel fuel all over me, the tractor and the flooring. I tried to grab it in a tin, however, equally you discovered, the drain on the fuel filter is a joke.

I accept toyed with the idea of using prophylactic fuel line and a pocket-sized clench, clearance is the factor though. Every bit you found, there is none to be had. I'm going to look at mine some more when I replace the fuel filter. I'thousand but at 28 hours after all this time of owning it. I know it doesn't need information technology to due to the hours. I'll probably alter information technology afterward all the mowing this twelvemonth.