Add a fuel Filter? Yes or No?

Wal Mart auto section bubble pak if you can't find it cheaper. $3 with clips and hose sections. Transparent. Ran 'em for years.
 
The strainers seem to get clogged a little easier. With the inline filter if you get the see through kind you can see what's in the filter and see the flow of the gas I put it after the shut off so when I drain the tank and run it dry it will suck most of the gas out of the filter. Also the shut off makes it easier to change the filter.
 
exotion said:
Ya I buy mine through napa for a buck fifty takes 30 seconds to put in just cut the existing fuel line while still attached insert filter all done :)
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Napa has a see through filter with pleats. It is 3 1/2 inches long. Seems kinda big. Is that the one you are using?

Thank you.
 
GregGA said:
Napa has a see through filter with pleats. It is 3 1/2 inches long. Seems kinda big. Is that the one you are using?

Thank you.
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Yes. Its big but still functional :) on my mowers I just find a place to zip tie them to hold them steady.
 
Just bought an HRX217HYA yesterday and have yet to put fuel in it. First thing I did was remove the strainer which is very simple (just remove the three bolts holding the pull start/engine cover on and the fuel tank comes right out as it's attached to the engine cover) and installed the pictured filter. Got the filter at Advanced Auto Parts for $5 and bought a little extra 1/4" fuel line in order to provide enough room to install the filter as it's a little large. I positioned the filter on the outside of the control cables as the cables will prevent the plastic filter from contacting the engine or sitting close to the hot cooling fins which as we all know, could result in something akin to a mower BBQ!

The filter does sit outside of the engine cover but I'm not too worried about it snagging. Time will tell but I think this set up works for me as the filter will be easy to change in the future.

Any other tips others can share? Believe it or not, this is my first push/self propelled mower as I just sold my rider in anticipation of moving into my new home with less grass area.

Edit - Filter in picture if positioned the wrong way for fuel flow. I've since flipped the filter.





 
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Just make sure the line allows for fuel flow it is gravity fed.

Change oil often, clean/replace airfilter often, change spark plug once a year or so. Keep blade sharp and under deck clean it should last you for a good long while.
 
It does work as I started it up and let it run for about 10 minutes. However, I may have an issue when the fuel level drops lower and currently, the top of the loop in the hose is lower than the top of the fuel level so fuel is flowing. But once the fuel drops below that level I have a feeling the engine will quit. I'm going to reconfigure the filter to be in line. The only reservation I have is that the plastic filter will be closer to the engine. It will not touch but I'm hoping it will not melt. Otherwise I better get the marshmallows ready!
 
swimman said:
It does work as I started it up and let it run for about 10 minutes. However, I may have an issue when the fuel level drops lower and currently, the top of the loop in the hose is lower than the top of the fuel level so fuel is flowing. But once the fuel drops below that level I have a feeling the engine will quit. I'm going to reconfigure the filter to be in line. The only reservation I have is that the plastic filter will be closer to the engine. It will not touch but I'm hoping it will not melt. Otherwise I better get the marshmallows ready!
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They are built to withstand quite a bit of heat as long as it is not touching metal you should be ok.. also cut out about an inch of line and zip tie the filter steady
 
exotion said:
They are built to withstand quite a bit of heat as long as it is not touching metal you should be ok.. also cut out about an inch of line and zip tie the filter steady
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Agree. The filter is on the opposite side from the exhaust. I held an IF thermometer over most of the engine, and only got temps in the 200F range. My Chonda pressure washer engine runs ALOT hotter: 350f over most of the engine.
I am going to use Rotella 15-40 in that engine. The Honda will be fine with 10-30.
 
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