So I got the OEM 'filter kit' from a dealer on Ebay (only $62 incl. shipping, thought that was reasonable..) and figured while I had the MMM off from the winter, might as well get them all changed before spring mowing season.
First up, air filter. Couldn't be easier. No advice.
Second up, oil change. I mean, simple as could be. No real tips here, other than making sure you write the date and hours on the oil filter so you always have an easy reference by just looking at the tractor. Beats having to go back to the book every time.
Third, engine fuel filter. Pinch off both sides of the line with vise grips (what I used), relocate spring clips, notice that the fuel lines won't budge off of the filter hah. Grab the filter with a non-slip glove, give it gentle twist and it should 'pop' the filter loose within the lines. Gently rock it out, you'll lose a little fuel (keep a catch pan/thick towel on the floor/axle), but it's not too bad. Just have the other filter close by for a quick swap, done.
Fourth, back fuel filter. Ok I gotta say, this one sucks. You can get to it without jacking up the tractor, just slide under from the drivers side, but it's RIGHT THERE kind of above your head. Arms up above your head, unscrewing, clamping, twisting. It's not the worst thing I've done, but it's a pain. The toughest part I had was clamping off the line that comes from the fuel tank. And my WARNING is double and triple check that you clamp that line off completely!! There's nearly ZERO room to get a clamp in there. I have a set of mini vise grips that I thought were clamped tight...clamped the other side, moved the springs clips, twisted the filter to loosen it, rocked out the tank side and was met with a huge stream of diesel fuel flying out unchecked!
An OSHI moment for sure, so I stop the flow with one thumb, fuel is coming back out thru the filter, so I plug that with the other hand.
Lol so here I am, under the tractor, both hands and shirt full of diesel fuel, holding back several gallons of fuel with my thumbs What the heck do I do now?? Luckily I had my mini catch pan near my right knee, so I slide that up and that pushes a rag I had nearby close enough that I let go of the filter (figured less fuel in there), quickly throw the rag in the pan, move the pan under the filters, grab the new filter and shove it into the free-flowing tank side line.
Crisis solved, but man... diesel fuel everywhere.
CLAMP THAT LINE and KEEP A CATCH PAN and RAGS CLOSE if you're doing the rear filter!
Go Orange!
First up, air filter. Couldn't be easier. No advice.
Second up, oil change. I mean, simple as could be. No real tips here, other than making sure you write the date and hours on the oil filter so you always have an easy reference by just looking at the tractor. Beats having to go back to the book every time.
Third, engine fuel filter. Pinch off both sides of the line with vise grips (what I used), relocate spring clips, notice that the fuel lines won't budge off of the filter hah. Grab the filter with a non-slip glove, give it gentle twist and it should 'pop' the filter loose within the lines. Gently rock it out, you'll lose a little fuel (keep a catch pan/thick towel on the floor/axle), but it's not too bad. Just have the other filter close by for a quick swap, done.
Fourth, back fuel filter. Ok I gotta say, this one sucks. You can get to it without jacking up the tractor, just slide under from the drivers side, but it's RIGHT THERE kind of above your head. Arms up above your head, unscrewing, clamping, twisting. It's not the worst thing I've done, but it's a pain. The toughest part I had was clamping off the line that comes from the fuel tank. And my WARNING is double and triple check that you clamp that line off completely!! There's nearly ZERO room to get a clamp in there. I have a set of mini vise grips that I thought were clamped tight...clamped the other side, moved the springs clips, twisted the filter to loosen it, rocked out the tank side and was met with a huge stream of diesel fuel flying out unchecked!
An OSHI moment for sure, so I stop the flow with one thumb, fuel is coming back out thru the filter, so I plug that with the other hand.Lol so here I am, under the tractor, both hands and shirt full of diesel fuel, holding back several gallons of fuel with my thumbs
What the heck do I do now?? Luckily I had my mini catch pan near my right knee, so I slide that up and that pushes a rag I had nearby close enough that I let go of the filter (figured less fuel in there), quickly throw the rag in the pan, move the pan under the filters, grab the new filter and shove it into the free-flowing tank side line. Crisis solved, but man... diesel fuel everywhere.
CLAMP THAT LINE and KEEP A CATCH PAN and RAGS CLOSE if you're doing the rear filter!
Go Orange!
