Upgrade Cub Cadet ZT1 Kawasaki FR Air Filter To a Donaldson Style Canister Air Filter for Under $100

In this video, I show you how to upgrade the air filter on your Cub Cadet ZT1 zero turn mower with the Kawasaki FR series engine to one like they use on the commercial Kawasaki FX series engines by building a mount and installing a Donaldson style canister air filter. Products: G057512 Air Cleaner with P821575 & P822858 Air Filter for Donaldson FPG: https://amzn.to/4o0r2Gl or https://amzn.to/4sMTJsq Rain cap for air filter: https://amzn.to/4obMOah 90 Degree 2 inch (51mm) Elbow Coupler Hose Turbo/Intercooler/Intake: https://amzn.to/4hmKx9u 2" OD Straight 6064 Aluminum Alloy Tube Intercooler Pipe: https://amzn.to/4rATL5I 1/8" X 1" Square Aluminum Flat Bar 12": https://amzn.to/3JjFWbF 1/4 x 1" Square Aluminum Flat Bar 12" (alternative to the 1/8" bar but harder to bend): https://amzn.to/3JxvWvr Replacement Air Filter Set for Canister Air Filter: https://amzn.to/41zFNWU M8 X 1.25 X 20MM bolts for air filter housing band (double confirm on your filter as size does vary - I also recommend a lock washer): https://amzn.to/49IHoyr Other Products: Starter Ignition Switch w/Protective Umbrella Key fits Cub Cadet MTD: https://amzn.to/3KJoMVf Heavy Duty Professional Pistol Grip Grease Gun 6000 PSI: https://amzn.to/3Vi2wo5 Grease Gun Coupler, Quick Release: https://amzn.to/4aDqwXl Lithium EP Grease Tube: https://amzn.to/3X2jbO0 8TEN Spindle High Lift Blade Kit 50 inch Cut Deck for Cub Cadet MTD: https://amzn.to/3yD3h2t EZ Max - Riding Lawn Mower Lift, Fits Most Residential & Zero Turn: https://amzn.to/3UyyMTm The above links will take you to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases. 00:46 - The problem with the factory filter location 02:52 - Fabricate canister filter bracket 05:24 - Mark and drill canister mounting holes 06:45 - Adjust tube length and insert spacer 07:56 - Install canister filter rain cover 08:09 - Final comments and wrap up 08:53 - Pictures of completed installation