Fuel Filter Anyone??

[kingwood1]

just wondering if anyone noticed the filter behind the drivers seat not the one listed anywhere in manual? with the bench seats i could only see it with bed in the air and looking from motor forward towards seat theirs about a 2 inch hole and a little in line filter like a lawn mower has looks like a real wopper to change just to get at it, anyone change this yet?

[GATORDONE]

Yes i have changed one and they are a s.o.b. to do. Use 2 needle nose pliers is the best way and 3 hands.The filter number is AM141445.

[kingwood1]

so you changed it without taking anything apart? what a dumbass place for a filter. how often are ya supposed to change the dam thing?

[GATORDONE]

If your fuel is clean you should't have to worry about it. You can also tell by looking at it,if it looks darker on the filter portion then change it.:Thmup:

[kingwood1]

what about elimenating it all together? since there is a filter in the engine compartment is this filter really needed? i know the more filtration the better but is it really needed?

[GATORDONE]

That filter is for any debris that could be in the tank before the fuel pump. It costs $2.97 compaired to $16.30 for the main filter. It's your choise!

[RMOSSSO1]

I think when it is time for me to change that filter, I will remove my bench seat. Seems a lot easier. I saw the filter yesterday as I was greasing my machine, and greasing my face, arms, neck, you get the picture!