HST Filter Removal

[John E. Law]

Getting ready to do my 50 hour filter change on my L4802 HST. The HST filter is very beefy and has these spanner wrench slots on the base which leads me to believe this sucker is going to be on very tight. The manual does not refer to a special service tool for removal. Any recommendations on a good wrench or any tricks or tips getting these filter off?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

A good filter wrench!

 

[MOOTS]

Since this is the first filter change(gray filters), it will be tight and painted on. You can razor blade the paint and a good filter wrench/pliers should get it. Big set of channel locks may help.

 

[whitetiger]

A pair of channel lock 480 pliers or an air hammer.

 

[RCW]

I would try a good filter wrench first like @North Idaho Wolfman said.

I wouldn't worry about the slots unless necessary. Can be a spot to catch/tap with a screwdriver, if necessary.

Like @whitetiger said, big channel locks are REAL handy.

An air hammer would work but would be a last resort for me. Bad things can happen if you're not as adept using one. He's an expert mechanic, and I'm not......

My Kubota BX filters were tight, but not terrible.

Worst was a Harley Davidson. Bad spot right above voltage regulator......

 

[jimh406]

I’d try a strap wrench.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I 'cheated', made the 50hr service part of the deal for my BX23S.

 

[number two]

I used the air chisel method with a punch bit on the notches on a very difficult HST filter-L3540.
Filter was collapsing with the best of the many filter wrenches in my collection.
Good Luck!