johnwater Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 I have 2011 22 Path centre console with Yamaha 250.would like to inspect fuel filter and replace inside filter,but cant get outside jar unscrewed.losened top bolts,they just hold cover on,don't go all the way thru.do i need a special tool or something else i am missing.thanks john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawg Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 My 300 HPDI has a similar set-up. The last time I changed that filter, I needed a pair of channel-locks to (gently) loosen the bowl. I sprayed some silicon lube on the threads before I reassembled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwater Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Thanks for reply.thats what I thought maybe I need a bigger channel lock cause mine wouldn't budge it. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawg Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 I don't know if you have a strap wrench, but that might work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelhooked Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 I have have had good luck using a strap wrench. You don’t have to worry about damaging the housing if you use the strap wrench. the strap wrench also works great on the oil and water separator filters😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwater Posted September 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Thanks for reply. I didn't have a strap wrench,got one now.So I cringed and put a big channel lok on it and it slowly moved and loosened.cant believe it was on so tight.did scrape a little of the outside of plastic jar doing this. anyway,took it off,emptied gas in glass jar,no visible water.looked inside the jar and noticed that the bottom of jar plunger/indicator device is not centered in the jar,sort of offset..just curious as to why yamaha has it set up this way? heres a pic. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 If you look on eBay, some people are selling a special made wrench to remove the Yamaha fuel filters but they are a little pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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