Replacing Fuel Filter

CAUTION: Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable:

• Do not smoke while handling fuel.

• Keep fuel away from flames or sparks.

• Shut off engine before servicing.

• Cool engine before servicing.

• Work in a well-ventilated area.

• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

IMPORTANT: Incorrect installation of fuel filter may cause engine damage. Install the filter with the arrow pointing in the direction of fuel flow (towards the engine) for proper operation.

NOTE: Change fuel filter when fuel is low.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Allow engine to cool.

3. Place a drain pan under hoses to catch any fuel that may be left in the hoses.

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   Kohler engine shown.

   
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   Kawasaki engine shown.

   
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   Kohler EFI engine shown.

   Slide clamp (A) down onto fuel hose (B) and disconnect fuel hose from the outlet side of the fuel filter (C), and drain gasoline into a properly marked container.

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5. Slide clamp (D) up onto inlet fuel hose (E), and remove the fuel filter from the inlet fuel hose.

6. Loosen bolt (F) (Z925M-EFI and Z930M-EFI Only).

7. Remove and discard filter.

8. Install new fuel filter.

   • Make sure fuel filter is installed with arrow pointing towards the engine in direction of fuel flow.
   
   

9. Tighten bolt (F) (Z925M-EFI and Z930M-EFI Only).

10. Connect hoses to new fuel filter and secure each end with hose clamp.