Replacing Fuel Filter


Fuel Filter Removal

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.

  1. Park machine safely on a hard level surface.

  2. Tip seat forward.

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    Hold onto seat and remove all screws (A).


  4. Remove seat and seat bracket (B) from seat bushings (C).

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    Remove seven flange head screws (A) retaining console cover.


  6. Carefully pry cap (B) from shift knob.

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    Remove lock nut (C) securing shift knob to lever.


  8. Remove knob (D).

  9. Remove console.

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    Remove two fasteners (E).

    Cover connections with a cloth while disconnecting fuel line to avoid fuel spray from residual pressure in system


  11. Wrap a cloth around fittings (F).

  12. Pull colored tab (F) up, then press couplers inward to release.

  13. Plug hoses and secure in a raised position to avoid spillage.


Fuel Filter Installation

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    Install new filter with flow direction arrow (A) pointing towards passenger side.


  2. Secure filter to frame with two fasteners (B).

  3. Push fittings (C) over filter ends until locked in place.

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    Install console cover over shift lever (D) and seat belt buckles (E).


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    Install shift knob (F) to lever and secure with locknut (G). Tighten nut to specifications.


  6. Install cap to shift knob.

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    Align cover with captive nuts. Secure console cover with seven flange head screws (H).


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    Position seat bushings (I) on support rail so tabs face rearward.


  9. Position seat bracket (J) onto support rail so hinges fit around bushing tabs.

  10. Rotate seat bracket upward. Position bottom of seat against bracket and align holes with holes in seat.

  11. Slide seat to the forward (K) or rearward (L) position.

  12. Install original screws (M) to secure seat.

  13. Tighten seat bracket hardware.

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