This genuine OEM oil filter helps to remove harmful contaminants from engine oil. It is designed for a variety of Engines. It is sold Individually. This part maintains optimum performance of your engine in accordance with applicable EPA emissions regulations. It is recommended to replace an Oil Filter at least once a season.
Oil Filter 12 050 01-S
OEM part for: Kohler, MTD, Yard Man, Toro, Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, Cub Cadet
Part Number: 12 050 01-S
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 4379 machines
MTD
Yard Man
Kohler
Toro
Troy-Bilt
Craftsman
Cub Cadet
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Engine Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 12 050 01-S1, 1205001S1, 1205001-S1, 1205001S1C, 12-050-01-S1, 12 050 01-S1, , KH-12-050-01-S, KH-12-050-08, KH-12-050-01
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Oil Change
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Strap Wrench
Parts Used
Oil seal worn out, caused oil leak
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, oil seal picks
Parts Used
Lack of maintenance led to gummed up carburetor.
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Carb cleaner (dip and spray), small nylon scrub brush.
2) Removed and disassembled carburetor paying attention to how throttle and governor linkages are hooked up. (A picture taken with phone is a handy reference for re-assembly.)
3) Cleaned carburetor as much as possible with spray carb cleaner, brush and shop air.
4) Placed metal parts of carb in dip basket, soaked in gallon of carb cleaner overnight to remove residue.
5) Reassembled carburetor using parts from repair kit and bowl replacement kit. The mower originally had a solenoid to close off fuel flow when shut off, this was replaced with a bowl mounting plug from the bowl replacement kit. (Replacement solenoid is $70, a $3 on/off valve in the fuel line performs the same function.
6) Cleaned all traces of old gasket from engine block, installed carb using new gasket.
7) Cleaned gas tank, replaced old fuel line and fuel filter. Installed in-line fuel shut off valve.
8) Installed air cleaner assembly, replaced old air filter & pre-filter.
9) Checked oil level, added fuel, and started mower.
10) Ran mower for a few minutes to bring oil up to operating temp. Shut off, drained oil, replaced oil filter and filled with fresh oil.
11) Started mower, let run for a few minutes to check for leaks, shut off fuel flow to carb and let run till motor dies from lack of fuel.
Just a tune up
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Regular maintenance
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
, None
oil leak
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, channel lick pliers
Parts Used
Oil leak at valve cover and general maintenance.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Power Drill, Socket set
Lawn mover would not start
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
clean all contract (even at starter relay)
Pull starter off ( two bolts and 1 wirier)
put on new starter (two bolts first then wirier to starter )
put both wirier back on starter ( + pos first then - neg )
and started mover
Drive belt broke.
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Annual oil, oil filter and air filter change
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench, Filter wrench
2. Remove the old oil filter.
3. Install the new oil filter.
4. Add the oil.
5. Remove the old air filter.
6. Install the new air filter.
7. Remove the old fuel filter.
8. Install the new fuel filter.
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