Description

The Kawasaki Genuine 49019-0031 Fuel Filter provides 10-micron filtration to protect EFI injectors and carburetors across commercial and residential Kawasaki V-twin engines.

Key Specifications

• Filtration Rating: 10 microns, engineered specifically to meet the high-pressure filtration standards required by Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) systems as well as standard carbureted setups.

• Inlet/Outlet Port Size: Designed for 1/4-inch inside diameter (ID) fuel line hoses.

• Housing: Semitransparent/translucent plastic body featuring a molded fuel flow direction arrow for visual inspection and proper installation.

• Fuel Compatibility: Safe for standard unleaded gasoline and typical ethanol-blended fuels.

Engine Compatibility

Part 49019-0031 is widely specified across Kawasaki 4-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine families:

• FR Series: FR541V, FR600V, FR651V, FR691V, FR730V

• FS Series: FS481V, FS541V, FS600V, FS651V, FS691V, FS730V

• FT Series: FT651V, FT691V, FT730V (including FT-EFI models)

• FX Series: FX481V, FX541V, FX600V, FX651V, FX691V, FX730V, FX801V, FX850V, FX921V, FX1000V, and FXT00V EFI

(Commonly installed on commercial and residential zero-turns, stand-on mowers, and commercial walk-behinds from Scag, Hustler, Kubota, Toro, Exmark, and John Deere powered by Kawasaki engines).

Supersession & Part Numbers

• Replaces OEM Part Number: 49019-0027 / 490190031

• Kawasaki Part Number: 49019-0031 / KM-49019-0031

Service & Installation Notes

• Direction of Flow: Ensure the arrow printed on the filter body points downstream toward the fuel pump/carburetor, not back toward the fuel tank.

• Hose Clamps: Use genuine spring-action or smooth fuel injection line clamps rather than worm-drive clamps to prevent pinching or slicing 1/4″ fuel lines.