How to Remove the Fuel Oil Filter Clamp on a John Deere 4600

The John Deere 4600 was produced from 1999 until 2003. The 4600 was equipped with a 43-horsepower Yanmar 4-cylinder diesel engine. The transmission on the 4600 had 9-forward gears and 3-reverse gears. The 4600 was available with a multitude of farming and agricultural attachments. The fuel filter housing is located on the left side of the engine on the 4600, and is an in-line fuel filter. The fuel filter housing and fuel filter ring must be installed in the same manner it was removed to ensure there are no leaks.

Rag or towel
Large channel locks (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Raise the hood on the 4600, and set the hood props.
- 2
  Rotate the handle or fuel shut off valve on the filter housing, so that the fuel is shut off to the filter.
- 3
  Rotate the filter holding ring counterclockwise, using your hand wrapped in a rag for leverage. Use a set of large channel locks to remove the ring only if needed. Do not apply too much pressure to the ring, because you may crack or break the ring.
- 4
  Pull the ring downward with one hand, while supporting the weight of the fuel filter cover with your other hand. Do not let the filter cover fall.
- 5
  Installation is the opposite of removal for the fuel filter holding ring. Tighten the ring snug. No torque is necessary. Turn the fuel shut-off valve back to the open position to allow fuel to the filter.

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