The two hoses – one coming from the tank; the other going to evap purge solenoid – are formed with a 90° elbow to slip onto the nipples on top of the canister. I fully expect mine to crumble when I remove them and, not surprisingly, they are long obsoleted by Ford.

What are you doing for replacements when it's time to replace the charcoal canister? They are fuel hose to begin with, right? Is Ace going to have something suitable in the lawnmower parts section?
-thanks