Creamer
Elite Member
My 1710 has only the spin on at the back of the operator station. My filter always gets dented within the first year of installing it because it is right at my heel and spin on filters are not made of the heaviest steel.
My 1710 has only the spin on at the back of the operator station. My filter always gets dented within the first year of installing it because it is right at my heel and spin on filters are not made of the heaviest steel.
So I looked at both manuals again and the factory manual only shows the spin on filter. The FO44 manual found at stores like Tractor Supply show the 1710 filter being in a totally different spot, they show it up by the motor. Well obviously ours are by the rear axle and that book is just wrong.
The factory manual is a good book with lots of info but the FO44 has more detailed info. In my opinion a person that is going to do self maintenance/repairs needs both books.
When you have a spin-on filter there is no need for a screen. Your spin-on filter in my FO-44 says it is on the left side of the engine, in plain view. Older 1700 tractors don't have a spin-on. The screen does the filtering inside the rear right side. Your tractor doesn't need both so it has the spin-on.
Pleased to meet you. Thanks for the reply.I just bought a 1710 as well. Any chance we can get some pictures of yours?
With the screen it was one or the other, never both. So if you have a filter, there is no screen.
Are you looking for a copy of the owners' manual?
Hope you have good luck with your tractor. They are very good machines, although some replacement parts can get a bit expensive.
ROPS is on my wish list.