Oil & Fuel TN 65 fuel filter change

Chuck_Lind · Jun 14, 2005

I've been looking for the posts on changing the fuel filter on a TN65...but it's "search and no find".

A diesel mechanic told me to remove the old filter, then fill the new filter all the way to the top with clean/fresh diesel fuel. Install the new filter filled with diesel fuel (careful not to spill any), thereby eliminating the need to bleed the fuel system of air.

Anyone have experience with this? Does it work...thought I'd ask before I change it using his recommended method.

Thanks in advance...Chuck

mahlers · Jun 14, 2005

Yup, that's the way to do it. You'll also want to clean the screen on the pickup pump to the lower right of the filter. It's right behind the metal louvered engine side-cover.

The tractor should fire right up if you've filled the filter with fuel - but if it doesn't, all you have to do is manually cycle the pump a few times by pressing down on the lever attached to it.

It's all in your owners manual - so have a look at the illustrations, it's quite easy.

Soundguy · Jun 14, 2005

My 7610s is similar.. and that's what I did. I drained the water from the sediment bowls.. pulel dthe old filter.. charged the new filter.. put it on, cracked the little thumb screw for bleeding.. hit the key switch 1 turn to get the fuel pump on.. closed the screw as the bubbles stopped. hit the starter and it cranked perfectly.

Soundguy

bgott · Jun 15, 2005

Make double and triple sure you don't get any dirt in the new filter. Just a little dirt from whatever you use to fill the filter with can destroy your pump. I make sure and clean any part of the unit that I could possibly bump the fuel filter into while I'm installing it.

RickB · Jun 15, 2005

I don't fill the new filter so I don't have to worry about introducing dirty fuel into the 'clean' side of the filter. 1. replace filter. 2. Open bleed screw at filter head w/ 10mm wrench. 3. Using hand primer pump fill filter w/ fuel until all bubbles are gone from fuel exiting bleeder, close bleeder. 4. turn key 'ON' to open shutoff solenoid; continue pumping hand primer until the diaphram returns very slowly. 5. Start tractor. You may have to turn engine slightly to get the hand primer/transfer pump internal lever off the cam lobe if it stops at the wrong spot.

Soundguy · Jun 15, 2005

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That's good advice. i like to 'pour-off-the-top of a clean jar when i charge a filter...

Soundguy

TNhobbyfarmer · Jun 22, 2005

For what its worth, here's my experience with my TN75. I took off the old filter and put the new filter on, didn't fill it with fuel. I was getting ready to bleed it. A neighbor was present and advised me that bleeding is usually not necessary on newer tractors. I was skeptical but got on, turned the key and it started immediately. No rough running for a period, nothing. Just smooth running ever since. Do you feel lucky? Give it a try, it worked for me. Hope it works for you also.