step by step instructions for changing a fuel filter

Here are step-by-step instructions for changing a fuel filter. Before you get started, read them carefully and make sure that you want to do this job yourself.

Tools and Equipment

To change your fuel filter you will need:

• Drive-on car ramps or jack stands (with sufficient capacity for vehicle weight). Depending on the location of your fuel filter, these may not be required. For landini tractor look at the photo below.
• Open-end wrenches designed for use with filter connections, and pliers.
• The correct replacement fuel filter for your specified vehicle and engine.
• A supply of clean rags.
• Safety glasses (required).
• An approved container to catch spilled fuel.
  

  BEFORE YOU BEGIN

  • Locate the fuel filter. In most cases it's bolted to a rail on the bottom of the vehicle, ahead of the rear wheels. Refer to your vehicle's service manual 
  • The filter has two hose connections: the fuel inlet, which runs in from the fuel tank, and the fuel outlet, which runs out to the engine.
  • Make sure to note the orientation of the filter for proper installation of the new filter. Make sure the engine and exhaust system are cold. Let them sit for at least three hours.

 STEPS

Relieve the pressure in the fuel line before disconnecting it. To do so, you have to disable the electric fuel pump before you start the engine.

To disable the fuel pump, do the following:

With the engine off, remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse box.

Make sure that the parking brake is on and that the vehicle is in Park or Neutral, and then start the engine. It won’t run very long after you start it up, but the pressure in the fuel lines will be reduced.

Turn off the engine.

 With the fuel pump disabled, you’re ready to disconnect the fuel lines from the filter.

Look at the old filter and the new one before disconnecting anything.

You should see an arrow stamped on both filters that shows in which direction the fuel flows through it. If the new one doesn’t have an arrow on it, look to see in what direction the old filter is installed so that you can tell which end of the new filter goes where.

Remove whatever is holding the old filter in place and remove it.

Put the new filter on in the same position as the old filter.

Replace whatever holds the filter in place, and make sure it’s secure.

Replace the fuse for the fuel pump in the fuse box.

Make sure that the parking brake is on and that the vehicle is in Park or Neutral, and then start the engine and check for leaks around the filter.
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Quick tips

• Follow these instructions carefully. Read and be sure you understand them before you begin.
• Gather all your tools and supplies before you begin.
• Allow plenty of time to do the job so you don't have to hurry.
• Remember that these are general instructions. For more detailed instructions pertaining to your specific vehicle, consult an appropriate repair manual.
• Safety is important whenever you're working around machinery. Beware of hot objects, sharp instruments and hazardous materials.
• Don't substitute tools unless you're sure you won't compromise either your safety or the performance of your vehicle.
  
  

  Conclusion

  Replacing a motorcycle fuel filter does not have to be done by a professional mechanic. In fact, do it yourself can complete the repairs themselves, as long as they take a few safety precautions and go through the replacement process carefully.
  The first step is knowing when a fuel filter should be replaced, and this depends on the type of motorcycle and the filter that has been installed.

The photo is for landini tractor diesel engine EGERTON UNIVERSITY
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