My mates saw

[bob]

For the record, nothing wrong with cleaning an air filter with Petrol

 

Warm soapy water is better though.

[spudulike]

Well I guess it is all about what impact running the saw with the air filter cover is having, is it just stoping the flow of air, is it pinching a fuel line or pinching an impulse line or breather?

 

Air filters can be cleaned in soapy water, vanish is particularly good as is bleach. Carb cleaner and compressed air is good...........

 

What happens if you leave the air filter off and replace the top cover.

 

Earlier comments were on the distinct lack of info on the first post:001_rolleyes:

[Steve Bullman]

Warm soapy water is better though.

 

My personal preference would be WD40 and an airline, but i don't carry one of those in the field, nor warm soapy water, so petrol is the next best thing and always to hand

[GardenKit]

Quite frankly guys, it does not matter what you use to clean the air filter as long as it is cleaner afterwards than before and not damaged. Its not rocket science.

 

Solvents such as carb cleaner and petrol are great on oily grime as they evaporate off and leave no residue.

Compressed air is best for dry, non oily dust.

Not too sure about wd40 as I can see that it will clean the filter, but may not dry off quickly leaving it likely to collect dust. But then again, filters are meant to collect dust, after all. We used to soak some filters in oil just to do that.

 

Whatever works for you and does not leave holes in the filter is fine.

[felixthelogchopper]

My personal preference would be WD40 and an airline,

 

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[Old WoodChip]

I suppose it depends on the type of filter too. In this throw away world they make more money out of us if it has to be replaced regular. They dont make um like they used to:sneaky2: