Do you have to oil this filter?
1465050
No, you do not have to oil the filter; it comes pre-greased. Although, it is a little tough to fit in the compartment. You could add more oil if you wanted, for an easy installation.
1465051
What I did was place enough oil in the filter to wet the fibers, then installed. Just a precaution I used to ensure that I wasnt doing a full on dry start.
1465052
The filter comes with oil already on it, but when you wash and clean it you will have to re-apply air filter oil, yes
1465053
The filter comes pre-oiled. They recommend oiling the filter after 50,000 miles using their recharge kit.
1177979
Check the manual.plus the OEM filter isn't expansive. http://www.amazon.com/Kawasaki-Engine-Replacement-49065-7007-FILTER-OIL/dp/B003Y2QZAA/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt
800756
It comes oiled already, but you will have to buy oil the first time you clean it
337258
I don't recognize the reference to "oil can", and, as far as I can tell, it doesn't need oil. Any O ring has to stay flexible to function fully, and so that may need some level of grease, but I think that if it's used regularly it's unlikely to need attention in normal lifetime.
448580
good to know - I wasn't sure if I had to use that filter or not. They are expensive. - cathy
474731
There is no filter on the drain. What I do is drain the oil into a clean jug and use a filter such as a coffee filter in the basket and that will filter out anything you wouldn't want in your oil for the next use.
1042875
No filter... MY unit arrived with a container of oil to be added to the engine before operation... I chose to use a synthetic oil.
857908
Yes, you do. However, I get great time and use from each tank and the oil is inexpensive. Very easy. I highly recommend this trimmer
396416
I have been using this filter for a couple of years with 15-40 although I have not had a oil analysis done, it seems to be a good filter.
2221588
No need to pull the filter off before you put this on. After you change your fluids, replace the filter (chrome or black) THEN put the passive cooler on. After you put it on and ride for a bit, make sure it is still in place, as mine slid over an inch or so. It did not come off, but it did slide over a bit. Makes a nominal difference in the oil temp.
1340906
Yes it has to be cleaned and oiled. The indicator on the filter housing will indicate when. On average once a year in low dust conditions. You can get the kit from Toyota or use a K&N; recharge kit.
510429
No, you do not have to remove the oil between uses, I leave it in there indefinitely, and continue to fill it as needed
2169393
This is a removal tool only. Oil filters should be installed by hand and hand tighten only.
380922
We'll who is correct , is this filter pre oiled or not? Apparently amazon don't care to share share this important info.
1656395
I assume your asking if the filter needed to be replaced and the answer is no. That said, after several weeks of continuous operation there was more dust on the outside of the unit than the filter. I wouldn't recommend this unit to anyone.
901410
No the mash on the filter is very fine. You don't need a filter but if you wanted to use one you could but I don't know why you would.
1374957
No it is not necessary/required. Kohler recommends in the engine manual to replace the old filter with the same size one as came on your engine, so if the shorter 2 1/2" one (12-050-01-S) use that one again, versus this longer 3 3/8" one (52-050-02-S). However, many people it appears use the longer one figuring it has more filter material to better filter the oil, and I too don't think it will 'hurt' to use the longer one if their is room on the engine for it (no other parts in the way, hitting it etc). My riding mower with 20HP Kohler engine came with this longer filter, however it calls out on the mower label the short oil filter part #! And the longer one fits fine so I plan to use this longer one at oil change time.