Briggs Stratton Briggs & Stratton 1719168YP Hydrostatic Filter for Ferris & Simplicity Mowers

Briggs Stratton Briggs & Stratton 1719168YP Hydrostatic Filter for Ferris & Simplicity Mowers.

Protect Hydrostatic Pumps & Maintain Smooth Drive Control: Genuine Factory Hydro Filter

Eliminate hillside drive fade, jerky steering tracking, hydraulic whine, and premature hydrostatic transaxle burnout on your commercial or estate mower. This Genuine Briggs & Stratton Factory OEM Transmission Oil Filter (Part Number 1719168YP) is the authentic spin-on hydraulic filter engineered explicitly for Ferris, Simplicity, Snapper Pro, and Snapper commercial zero-turn mowers and garden tractors (directly replacing prior part number 1719168) . Operating high-pressure hydrostatic drive circuits with standard automotive engine filters exposes precision pump swashplates and piston cylinders to particulate wear and flow restriction.

Manufactured to rigorous Briggs & Stratton commercial turf standards, this heavy-duty spin-on filter utilizes specialized micro-glass/cellulose synthetic blend media rated to capture fine microscopic contaminants without restricting hydraulic charge flow. It features a heavy-gauge steel canister engineered to withstand high hydraulic pressure spikes, an internal anti-drainback mechanism that prevents air ingestion during shutdown, and a precision-milled threaded mounting base with a heavy-duty nitrile gasket to eliminate fluid weeping. It delivers clean fluid flow across hydrostatic pumps and wheel motors to keep operating temperatures stable and steering controls responsive.

This authentic factory replacement component is cataloged under Briggs & Stratton / Simplicity / Ferris OEM Part Number 1719168YP (1719168 / Filter, Oil / Transmission Oil Filter / Hydro Filter Cartridge) .

Why This Genuine Briggs & Stratton 1719168YP OEM Filter is the Pro Standard:

100% Genuine Factory OEM Component: Engineered to exact OEM hydraulic flow and micron specifications for Simplicity and Ferris hydrostatic systems.

Specialized Hydraulic Filtration Media: Traps sub-micron wear metals and friction particles while ensuring uninterrupted hydraulic charge pressure.

High-Pressure Steel Canister: Thick-wall steel housing resists continuous hydraulic pulse fatigue and high operating pressures without swelling or leaking.

Anti-Drainback Protection: Maintains oil in the filter canister when shut off, preventing dry starts, hydraulic aeration, and control lever lag.

Direct Multi-Brand Compatibility: Factory-specified across commercial and estate fleets powered by Ferris, Simplicity, Snapper Pro, and Snapper platforms.

Technical Specifications:

Brand: Genuine Briggs & Stratton / Simplicity / Ferris (OEM Factory Original)

Part Number: 1719168YP

Supersedes / Prior Part Number: 1719168

Component Type: Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Filter / Spin-On Hydraulic Filter

Application Location: Transaxle Circuit / Hydraulic Expansion System / Remote Filter Base

Thread Specification: 3/4"-16 UNF

Filter Media: High-Efficiency Micro-Fiber / Cellulose Synthetic Hydraulic Blend

Canister Material: Heavy-Gauge Pressure-Rated Steel

Condition: Brand New in Official Factory Packaging

Guaranteed Equipment Model Compatibility Matrix:

Specifically engineered for direct fitment across commercial and heavy-duty estate mower drive systems:

Ferris Commercial Zero-Turn Mowers:

Fits Ferris IS600Z, IS700Z, IS1500Z, IS2000Z, and IS2100Z series commercial zero-turn mowers specifying filter 1719168YP.

Fits Ferris commercial walk-behinds and stand-on units with remote hydrostatic filter systems.

Simplicity Garden & Estate Tractors:

Fits Simplicity Prestige, Conquest, Broadmoor, and Coronet lawn and garden tractors equipped with serviceable hydrostatic transaxles.

Snapper Pro & Snapper Commercial Equipment:

Fits Snapper Pro S75x, S125xt, S150xt, S200xt commercial zero-turn mowers.

Fits designated Snapper rear-engine and yard tractors with hydro filter specifications matching 1719168YP.

Direct Application: Direct factory replacement for any technical parts manual or hydraulic diagram calling for part number 1719168YP or 1719168.

🛠️ Pro-Maintenance Tip: Watch the "Pre-Fill Spin-On & System Air Bleed Secret!" Pre-Fill Secret: When changing your 1719168YP hydro filter, always pre-fill the new filter canister with clean, approved 20W-50 or synthetic hydrostatic fluid before screwing it on! Because hydrostatic charge pumps rely on immediate fluid delivery to build line pressure, installing a dry filter can introduce a large air pocket that causes hydraulic lock or cavitation. Air Bleed Secret: After installing the filter and refilling the reservoir, raise the rear drive wheels off the ground on jack stands. Start the engine, disengage the hydro bypass valves, and stroke the steering levers forward and reverse 5 to 6 times to purge any remaining air bubbles before putting load on the transmission.

Specifications

• Type: Oil Filter
• Number in Pack: 1
• Country of Origin: United States

Condition: New