Cub Cadet MTD P71 Series - Manual (Page 45)

F UEL S YSTEM AND G OVERNOR
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Fuel filter
A dirty fuel filter can result in a lean run condition. The fuel filter should be replaced every 100 hours.
To replace the fuel filter:
NOTE: The fuel filter is located inside the fuel tank
nipple. See Figure 4.4.
1. Siphon the fuel out of the fuel tank and dispose of
the fuel in a safe and legal manner
2. Squeeze the tabs on the fuel line clamps and slide
them away from the filter.
3. Carefully slide the fuel line off of the fuel tank nipple.
If there are pieces of rubber on the barb of the fuel
tank nipple, replace the affected fuel line.
IMPORTANT: All MTD engines use low permeation
fuel line to meet EPA guidelines. When replac-
ing the fuel lines, they must be replaced with
the same type of low permeation fuel line.
4. Pull the fuel filter out of the fuel tank nipple and dis-
card.
5. Install the new filter by following the above steps in reverse order.
6. Test run the engine and check for leaks before returning to service.
Figure 4.4
Fuel filter