Changing fuel filter

[bellweather]

I recently replaced both fuel filters on my BX22. I recall the manual saying to turn key to activate fuel pump until clicking stops before attempting to start (I assume this filled the lines with fuel). Engine coughed a bit upon startup, but all seemed well afterwards.

 

[Marcussen]

I never bleed my L2800 for a filter change, once I even busted the filter housing while clearing brush, replaced the housing and reattached fuel lines. No bleeding necessary.

 

[RadarTech]

is there a procedure to bleed an L3400/L2800 in the owners guide?
I don't remember right now....

J

 

[rmully]

I just did this job yesterday on a YM2020. I remover the entire filter unit because i wanted to replace the shutoff O ring when i reconnected the fuel lines I bleed the system at the filter and at the injector pump....took all of 1 minute.

 

[brandoro]

I have never bled anything after changing the filter, just put it all back together with the new filter, open the fuel valve, fire it up and go. Never had the slightest stumble from the engine not getting enough fuel. The was the previous tractors, B6200 and B7610, haven't felt the need to change the fuel filter on the current B3030.

 

[dcabernel]

For the record:

I did the 100 Hour service on my L3240. Cleaned the fuel filter, opened the fuel cock, opened the air vent, started the engine, let it run for 30 sec, shut off, closed air vent.

A week later I started the engine, it ran for a minute then stalled. It would not start again. I removed the fuel filter a couple times to see if I messed up, tried with air vent open/closed etc. Left the tractor sit for a couple hours, no difference. Did a lot of cranking...

I then loosened the fuel filter a little bit so it was slightly leaking and left it that way. I cranked the engine and it started within 10 sec. Took a few minutes to run smoothly as I tightened the fuel filter and slowly closed the air vent. After that, no problems.

Question, the manual says to do the procedure with the tank full, mine was only 1/2 full. Could that possibly make a difference? Did I get air in the system because of this?

 

[TripleR]

For the record:

I did the 100 Hour service on my L3240. Cleaned the fuel filter, opened the fuel cock, opened the air vent, started the engine, let it run for 30 sec, shut off, closed air vent.

A week later I started the engine, it ran for a minute then stalled. It would not start again. I removed the fuel filter a couple times to see if I messed up, tried with air vent open/closed etc. Left the tractor sit for a couple hours, no difference. Did a lot of cranking...

I then loosened the fuel filter a little bit so it was slightly leaking and left it that way. I cranked the engine and it started within 10 sec. Took a few minutes to run smoothly as I tightened the fuel filter and slowly closed the air vent. After that, no problems.

Question, the manual says to do the procedure with the tank full, mine was only 1/2 full. Could that possibly make a difference? Did I get air in the system because of this?

I decided for the small cost to replace rather than clean a fuel filter, but don't think it would make any difference. I used the same procedure on my L5030 50 hours ago without a full fuel tank and have had no problems.

 

[Daber]

How do I bleed the fuel system on a L3600?

 

[Daber]

I found the Air Release knob and Tractor is running! Thanks all.

 

[MHarryE]

For the record:

I did the 100 Hour service on my L3240. Cleaned the fuel filter, opened the fuel cock, opened the air vent, started the engine, let it run for 30 sec, shut off, closed air vent.

A week later I started the engine, it ran for a minute then stalled. It would not start again. I removed the fuel filter a couple times to see if I messed up, tried with air vent open/closed etc. Left the tractor sit for a couple hours, no difference. Did a lot of cranking...

I then loosened the fuel filter a little bit so it was slightly leaking and left it that way. I cranked the engine and it started within 10 sec. Took a few minutes to run smoothly as I tightened the fuel filter and slowly closed the air vent. After that, no problems.

Question, the manual says to do the procedure with the tank full, mine was only 1/2 full. Could that possibly make a difference? Did I get air in the system because of this?

Don't think part full was your problem. I ran my L5740 out of fuel a year ago. I called my wife and had her bring a 5 gallon can and the book. Put in the 5, did just what you said you did, and mine ran fine. A couple days ago I lost power. I pulled the filter (there was dirt and water in the bowl and on top of the filter), cleaned everything up and replaced the filter, opened the shutoff valve and air screw just like you did, let it run for 30 seconds, and have put over 20 hours on it since. Just think you had one of those random odd happenings and were willing to try things and got your tractor going. One thing - when I was trying to get the bowl back in place a large o-ring fell out. They didn't talk about this in the book. I cleaned it and found it fit on the bowl as a seal with its head. Possibly you had an air leak at this o-ring.