I looked at adding an inline filter, but I was told by a few that there may not be enough of a draw to get the fuel through. I'm not sure if I believe that, but I also can't say it's a dumb concern. The filter isn't part of the cap, it's just a screen on at the bottom of the tank that appears to be heat fused with the tank. So, replacing isn't really an option. I was thinking about using some sort of "fuel friendly" epoxy to cover the area that's compromised, about 1/8" circular puncture near the far edge of the filter. If I could seal that with an epoxy that would stand up to the fuel the remainder of the filter can do its job. Thanks for the ideas.

By the way, if one goes to the Lawn & Garden Tractors Forum on the website, the Kohler discussion thread comes up. So (1) posting on an old discussion DOES NOT allocate it to the string ball of threads, (2) in fact it reinserts that thread onto the active file and (3) cpmsequently it appears on the current list of âÂÂOn topicâ discussions. (Curious category, one wonders if we still belong). Therefore, with the GardenWeb way of doing things, my posting (a) made it easy for everyone to locate the earlier discussions. It also (b) enhanced retention and retrieval of earlier useful comments, (c) retains the name of the original poster and creator of the thread, and (d) consequently it may bring others with experiences to offer into the discussion. Not bad for an eveningâÂÂs work. For guys like me, "Newbies" seems to be the operative term, which does seem unnecessarily condescending and not overly complementary. For example, I may be the oldest one on the thread, and certainly my mower is among the oldest. The first, but probably not the second, also applies to using (and fighting with, and yes trying to mind read the designers of) lawnmowers. Must I really be thought of as a âÂÂnewbieâÂÂ, canâÂÂt I just be âÂÂone of the guysâÂÂ?

Never mind, found one, attached a link if anyone is interested. In researching this discovered that gravity feed systems have a larger micron size than those which have a fuel pump. Makes sense I guess. Anyway, 75 micron is better than nothing. Ev Here is a link that might be useful: 3/16

Thanks Bill, "Crosshairs were aligned...." :-) Well, got other places to use that filter. Now the search begins for a 150 micron with 3/16" barbs. May just "bite the bullet" and replace the fuel line with 1/4" and use hose clamps on the barbs at each end. Thanks again, Ev