Upgrade Cub Cadet ZT1 Kawasaki FR Air Filter To a Donaldson Style Canister Air Filter

In this video, I show you how to upgrade the air filter on your Cub Cadet ZT1 zero turn mower with the Kawasaki FR series engine to one like they use on the commercial Kawasaki FX series engines by building a mount and installing a Donaldson style canister air filter.

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00:46 - The problem with the factory filter location
02:52 - Fabricate canister filter bracket
05:24 - Mark and drill canister mounting holes
06:45 - Adjust tube length and insert spacer
07:56 - Install canister filter rain cover
08:09 - Final comments and wrap up
08:53 - Pictures of completed installation