John Deere 4045 and 6068 OEM Diesel Engines — Replacing Fuel Filter Elements

Lubrication & Maintenance/500 Hour/12 Month NOTE: Raised locators on fuel filter canisters must be indexed properly with slots in mounting base for correct installation. 7. Install new filter elements onto mounting bases. Be sure elements are properly indexed and firmly seated on bases. It may be necessary to rotate filters for correct alignment. If equipped with water separator bowl (E), remove filter element from separator bowl. Drain and clean separator bowl. Dry with compressed air. Install bowl onto new element. Tighten securely. 8. Align keys on filter element with slots in filter base. 9. Install retaining ring onto mounting base making certain dust seal is in place on filter base.

Hand tighten ring counterclockwise (about 1/3 turn) until it “snaps” into the detent. DO NOT overtighten retaining ring. NOTE: The proper installation is indicated when a "click" is heard and a release of the retaining ring is felt. A plug is provided with the new element for plugging the used element. 10. Reconnect water sensor wiring (if equipped). 11. Open fuel shut-off valve and bleed the fuel system. (See BLEEDING FUEL SYSTEM in Service As Required Section.) Tighten bleed plug (D). OURGP11,000021F –19–15OCT03–2/2 30-13 021604 PN=150