2013 L3200 HST fuel bowl guard

[Dad03]

Just got a new L3200. Was out working the box blade and moving some tree cuttings playing with the FEL. Parked it in the driveway. Came back about 45 minutes later and noticed a fast drip of diesel coming from the fuel bowl area. It did not look damaged. I decided to unscrew it to check the gasket. I noticed while unscrewing it the threads were not balanced. Could not find a fuel cut-off so made a even bigger mess. Did not see any issues so I put it back on. it went back on straight and was not leaking after that.
I used it breifly the day before with no issue.
All I can figure is something hit the clear bowl and knocked it off thread (if thats possible to do without damaging it)

It is kind of vulnerable just sitting there with no guard. Is there any kind of guard for these?

 

[78-79fordman]

I'm going to make one for the L3800 . As I seen there in a bad location also .

 

[Benhameen]

I broke the fuel filter body while brush cutting. There's a thread in here about it somewhere. I had planned to build some type protective cage for it but never did. Please post some pics if either of you decide to make one.

 

[BotaDriver]

I use an extra large oil filter as protection. I have 60hrs or more tearing our brush and trees that would make most people cringe. Nasty stuff, and not a single issue. You have to watch out what you're doing as there is many other things to damage besides the fuel bowl. I have had to use a sawsall to remove sticks from various parts of the engine. Hasn't been an issue since I've made it a point to never be in a position to allow the spears to contact the machine.

 

[Vt. Bear]

Look on Ebay under Kubota L3200 and you will find a cleaver guy in Vermont who makes and sells a guard for the fuel filter. I installed one on my 3800. Very easy to do.

 

[78-79fordman]

Look on Ebay under Kubota L3200 and you will find a cleaver guy in Vermont who makes and sells a guard for the fuel filter. I installed one on my 3800. Very easy to do.

Ya I guess that little shield is better than nothing .

But after to day I'm building a shield to cover a little more area . Had something kink the line going in the filter housing . We thought it was out of fuel put more fuel in still wouldn't start . Then got to looking and it was kinked .

 

[Dad03]

I ordered that one on eBay. It appears to be a pretty nice piece. Went on easy. I guess if this does not provide enough protection I am pushing it to deep in to the sticks.