Change fuel filter

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chuck172

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Kioti DK40SEH, Ford 4500TLB, Ford 8n
Is it necessary to change the fuel filter at the 50 hour service?
 
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I had checked mine and it looked like new at 50 hours. I kept an eye on it, being that I was still learning this new tractor. I did finally change it, with no engine running problems, at the normal 200 hour hyd and hst filter service interval. Even then, it looked clean. 900 plus hours and still running well by changing the fuel filter at 200 hours intervals. So my answer would be no.
 
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I don't change at 50 hrs. 150-200hrs between changes works for me.
 
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If I had a new tractor like that, I would try to follow the maintenance schedule and keep maintenance records. But then again, I'm retired and have nothing much else to do with my time or money than to tinker around with stuff and try to look busy so my wife won't find me more useless things to do. :)
 
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If I had a new tractor like that, I would try to follow the maintenance schedule and keep maintenance records. But then again, I'm retired and have nothing much else to do with my time or money than to tinker around with stuff and try to look busy so my wife won't find me more useless things to do. :)
I agree with following the manual, but the problem is the manual. One page says to change the fuel filter at 50 hours, another page says it's not needed till 200 hours.
 
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oh, yep you're correct. 200 hrs, my misteake.
 
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If you have a see thru type filter, then change it when it shows some contamination, either dirt or water or if the engine starts to stall or run slower. Otherwise follow the OEM recommendations for all service requirements.
 
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Fuel filters get changed once a year on all my machines. Most of the time I'm well under the hours stated by the book.
 

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