These filters are a pain to change under the best of conditions. I always have a few extra clips on-hand just in case. I also changed the Christmas tree holder thingies out for bolts to hold the filter on. Much easier!
All you have to do is squeeze the black plastic clip across the flat portion that you can easily see(as opposed to the other side that you're picking at with two pics), and that will release the connection. The pressure might make it more difficult if you didn't take the few seconds it takes to relieve the pressure, with the system still under pressure if you force the connection tight against the filter while squeezing the flat part of the black clip then it will be a bit easier to release. I imagine you've figured that out by now.
I followed your advice and broke the black piece in the top clip which gave me better vision of the lower one when I took the filter from the hose. I then pushed the flat end of the black clip in the lower one and noticed the prongs you and I were trying to prise apart spread open. I released and they closed back. I pushed again - spread. Release - close. Push - spread. Uha! Lightbulb moment! Push - spread TWIST and Out came the filter. Hopefully I can just buy the black clip.
Mine is an X739. I was disappointed with this how-to video. I have the owner's manual but I couldn't figure out what they meant by "pushing the clip", so I decided to search RUclips and found this...When you said "ignore the high pressure label" on the fuel line early on, I immediately suspected this wasn't going to be pretty. It's actually very easy to release the fuel line pressure, there's a small brass screw (relief valve) at the top on the other side of the engine that you turn counter clockwise to relieve the pressure, and that eliminates any pressure that might be in there...don't forget to turn it back clockwise tight after that. It was painful to watch you pry the prong ends, your hands were mostly in the way on the top, and the bottom was out of range. In the end, I thought, "this can't be right" and thankfully the comments by "bikerbros" and "Lostsol75" below set everything straight. Poor Louis Mattia should find himself a new parts guy. This video is old enough that by now you must need to change the filter again and I think you'd do everyone a favor if you deleted this and did a new one showing how to do it the right way...
You did a great job showing us how to change the fuel filter out... Thank You very much @stuntcardriver!!!! … I have a X739 and it should be the same...
I just came back from my local John Deere dealership where I asked the technician if he had any special secrets to changing the fuel filter without breaking the clips. He said there is no special tool that he knew about, but what he does is just break the clips and replace them with new ones. I asked how much the new clips cost, and they were $0.50 each. You need 2 clips for each fuel filter. I bought 2 today.For a dollar more, I am going to break the clips!!!
You could in a pinch use a small zip tie to hold it in place. Otherwise any auto parts store should sell a multi pack of those clips. Just bring the one you have to size it up.
There’s a pressure release screw on the other side if you turn that and then tighten it back up, the gas will not spray out on you
Thank You for the tutorial .
You’re not supposed to take out the black clips!!!! You push in on them; it’s a quick coupler and not meant to be removed!! Read your owners manual!!!
These filters are a pain to change under the best of conditions. I always have a few extra clips on-hand just in case. I also changed the Christmas tree holder thingies out for bolts to hold the filter on. Much easier!
All you have to do is squeeze the black plastic clip across the flat portion that you can easily see(as opposed to the other side that you're picking at with two pics), and that will release the connection. The pressure might make it more difficult if you didn't take the few seconds it takes to relieve the pressure, with the system still under pressure if you force the connection tight against the filter while squeezing the flat part of the black clip then it will be a bit easier to release.
I imagine you've figured that out by now.
How often should I change this filter?
I believe it is once a year
I followed your advice and broke the black piece in the top clip which gave me better vision of the lower one when I took the filter from the hose. I then pushed the flat end of the black clip in the lower one and noticed the prongs you and I were trying to prise apart spread open. I released and they closed back. I pushed again - spread. Release - close. Push - spread. Uha! Lightbulb moment! Push - spread TWIST and Out came the filter. Hopefully I can just buy the black clip.
the clips only cost .50 cents where i live.But its a 25 mile ride .50 mile round trip .The gas for the pickup is $10.00
Mine is an X739. I was disappointed with this how-to video. I have the owner's manual but I couldn't figure out what they meant by "pushing the clip", so I decided to search RUclips and found this...When you said "ignore the high pressure label" on the fuel line early on, I immediately suspected this wasn't going to be pretty. It's actually very easy to release the fuel line pressure, there's a small brass screw (relief valve) at the top on the other side of the engine that you turn counter clockwise to relieve the pressure, and that eliminates any pressure that might be in there...don't forget to turn it back clockwise tight after that. It was painful to watch you pry the prong ends, your hands were mostly in the way on the top, and the bottom was out of range. In the end, I thought, "this can't be right" and thankfully the comments by "bikerbros" and "Lostsol75" below set everything straight. Poor Louis Mattia should find himself a new parts guy. This video is old enough that by now you must need to change the filter again and I think you'd do everyone a favor if you deleted this and did a new one showing how to do it the right way...
You did a great job showing us how to change the fuel filter out... Thank You very much @stuntcardriver!!!! … I have a X739 and it should be the same...
Better location then my 445, that’s mounted on the center of the frame under the foot well
You don't need screwdrivers or picks....lol. Just press the opposite side of the clips and they open up. This is so simple and basic.
Great video, thanks for the education...
I just came back from my local John Deere dealership where I asked the technician if he had any special secrets to changing the fuel filter without breaking the clips. He said there is no special tool that he knew about, but what he does is just break the clips and replace them with new ones. I asked how much the new clips cost, and they were $0.50 each. You need 2 clips for each fuel filter. I bought 2 today.For a dollar more, I am going to break the clips!!!
03:06 broke the clip on one side. :( lame. can we just remove the quick clips and use the hose clamps by themselves? thanks...
You could in a pinch use a small zip tie to hold it in place. Otherwise any auto parts store should sell a multi pack of those clips. Just bring the one you have to size it up.