Replacing Fuel Filter

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.

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

Change fuel filter when fuel is low.

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

  2. Allow engine to cool.

  3. To catch any fuel that is left in the hoses, place a drain pan under hoses.

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    Kohler engine shown.

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


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

  6. Remove and discard filter.

  7. Install new fuel filter.

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

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

  9. Route line through clip (F).

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