346 XP air filter preferance

[ihbase]

Which air filter do you run in your 346XP?

Went through my saw last night and found dirt on the INSIDE of my filter! The filter supplied with the saw is the nylon mesh unit. I see a paper element is available from Husky and I wondered what you guys thought about the issue.

-Mike

 

[rbtree]

Good question. The flocked filters do a better job than the mesh ones. I too have noticed small amounts of very fine debris deposits in the carb intake throat of a few saws that I have gotten mesh filters for. I've gotten them because the flocked ones collect debris easily and are harder to clean, short of washing them.

I'd also like the opinion of others as to whether this fine dust can damage a saw. Andy?

 

[PetrolHead]

Hi there.
Never seen a 346 air filter, but if it's synthetic like the one on my 365 you might try air filter oil. Not the type for foam air filters, but spray on.
I noticed very fine red gum dust on the intake when the saw was new and went to talk to a local Husky guru. He handed me a spray can and said this will fix ya problem mate! It did, you only need a very light coating. It's only for synthetic filters though.

 

[HiOctane]

Use the nylon one instead of flocked because the flocked clogged very easily and your saw will become more richer,the more you use it.Clean your nylon one with brake cleaner or air.

 

[Monkeyhanger]

Which air filter do you run in your 346XP?

Hi,

here in Germany Husky sells 3 different filters for the 346XP(G)! The saws come with the coarse black nylon mesh filters as standard (80 microns I believe) but they are only, if at all, suitable for very wet weather or snow.

I normally use the yellow coloured mesh filters (40 microns) which are of course twice as fine as the black ones and don't let much dirt through. When I am cutting dry wood and also most of the summertime I use the white flocked filters. They don't last as long as the mesh filters though.

Yes dust getting into the saw will cause damage sooner or later. It collects in the saws bearings and ultimately leads to their failure. If you remember that the gas mix goes into the crankcase first and into the cylinder afterward then you can imagine where the dust will collect...

Bye

 

[Mr_Brushcutter]

I use the black one it came with it it never seems to get that dirty because most of the crap is lost in the centerfugal cleaning. I use the yellow mesh in my 365 again it was stock and sticking with the age old saying "if it aint broke don't fix it"

 

[timistall]

Good question. The flocked filters do a better job than the mesh ones. I too have noticed small amounts of very fine debris deposits in the carb intake throat of a few saws that I have gotten mesh filters for. I've gotten them because the flocked ones collect debris easily and are harder to clean, short of washing them.

I'd also like the opinion of others as to whether this fine dust can damage a saw. Andy?

I took my filter apart too(lots of dust) Saw would not run right. Took the old top and put on top of new flocked bottom. Had to run about half tank to work the dust thru the carb. I'm staying with flocked here in FL.

 

[ihbase]

It seems that the nylon element has the advantage of being servicable. And perhaps it is good when you are in a low dust environment- deep woods, damp, etc.

But the paper element seems to provide more protection in exchange for requiring a little more service.

That seems to be the consensus.

I think I'll order some paper elements and save the nylon for the days I am forced to work in the wet. Even then, the Husk air injection system ought to go a good job of keep moisture away from the element.

-Mike

 

[Grande Dog]

The nylon mesh filters were designed for winter use because the won't ice up as easy and in the winter time you don't have as many issues with aggregate dust. The paper ( non woven ) filters should be used unless icing is a issue.