Cub Cadet 1515 Clogged fuel line?

[bertsmobile1]

The new filter should have an arrow on it to show which way the fuel flows, so install it that way. I have a #1529 which is the same but bigger. I am not sure about yours , but some gas tanks are a bugger to remove.

There is no valve in the filter and working wise it maters not which way it is installed and I often fit them backwards to avoid air pockets in the filter.
The only difference is right way and you can see the crud , wrong way & the crud is on the inside of the paper so you can not tell how dirty it i.
But for $ 5 it is a no brainer to change it every time you change the oil filter.
Do that & write the date / hours on the filter so you will always know when they were done .

It is a big job to remove the tank & require the rear mudguard be removed first , which requires the control pedals to be removed.
Even with the seat off the rear guard is heavy & awkward for a single person as it has to be slotted into place.
OTOH once off you cab get into the tranny and give it a once over while you are there .