I am yet to see some one apraise one who actually knows the physical properties of the materials used. So long as you have the same tread pattern and gasket size there shouldn't be a problem with using another brand of filter.

The only critique I offered was to the replier who stated that all Fram filters were junk, which is not true. Replace Part Number: Oil Filter: For Kawasaki 49065-7007 49065-0721; Air Filter: For Kawasaki 11013-0752 11013-7047 11013-0726 11013-7049 99999-0384 MIU12554 MIU12555, For Gravely 21548000, For Hustler 603059, Fit for Hustler FasTrak Raptor series 42" 48" 52" 54" 60" Zero Turn Mower Air Filter. In my opinion you can do what ever you attitude tells you to, but don’t badmouth the people on this site who are trying to help you by answering your questions.The product's model number is essential to finding correct MTD® genuine factory replacement part numbers for your Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Remington, Yard-Man, White Outdoor and MTD Gold outdoor power equipment. Using those numbers the 3614/10241/51348 (Fram/Puro/Wix) I first mentioned, match up closest using the same thread pitch. They help us to identify popular products and understand your browsing habits so we can display relevant adverts to you. I've found personally and read that using the automotive application of the OPE filter is much less expensive and depending on filter chosen may have better features like silicone adbv.

Wix 51394 (or 51394xp if you want to go crazy) has a 8-11psi bypass, seems like a suitable choice if you have the space, which most mowers do. I picked this filter since Walmart carries it and my Lowe's, who carries Kawa filters, is not as conveniently located.

Though the 4967/14476 would be similar size, if room allowed I'd use the longer 4386/14477 application. While I do agree with the auto equivalent, my mom may end up doing her own maintenance, and wouldn't know to put extra oil in. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The Model number is eleven characters long and is printed on the left side of the Product Identification Label.