so much confusion on Kawasaki oil filters.

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Fastrak1972

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the number on my filter that came on the mower (fastrak 60 kawasaki ft-730) is

49065-0721​

I do have more room for a much taller filter which I'd like to move to. There are so many confusing part numbers that "replace" other part numbers. Can anyone tell me a good "longer" oil filter to use for this Kawasaki ft-730 engine.
 
I saw something a few years ago on this subject and at that time someone recommended Fram PH3600 filters. I have been using them for the past 3 years and so far it has been good. Seems to be about double the capacity. This is on a Kawasaki FR691.

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This is the replacement for the 49065-0721, it is almost 3 inches long. But is narrower on the O.D. But is said to hold same volume of oil. Anyhow, since mine is still under warranty, I will stick to Kaw filters.. (for now)..

GENUINE OEM KAWASAKI OIL FILTER PART # 49065-0724
REPLACES 49065-7010
REPLACES 49065-2078
CAN BE USED ON MOST ALL KAWASAKI ENGINES
CAN ALSO REPLACE 49065-7007


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Yes I have also added a longer and larger capacity filter. Here is what I found for my Kawasaki FR691V engine.
Factory called for #49065-7007

Wix 57035 2.3" long-This is the same length as the stock filter.
Wix 51056 2.7" long
Wix 51348 3.4" long
Wix 51516 4.8" long

Here is a picture of the #51516 installed. You can see it just touches the plastic fender but has caused no problems.
I also added a factory oil cooler.

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clubairth said:
Actually they don't! Sometimes real life experience helps in situations like this!
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All I know if that mower came into my shop I would immediately inform the customer that I not responsiable for parts breakage related to changing oil or and other service work in that area.. I not paying for someone else's caused problems.
 
I'm all down for larger filters, when sensible, but when filters contact other parts, nah........

Those steel cans are not very thick to risk a sub 2 grand engine plus labor. Common sense should prevail here.
 
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