Do you ever change your gas filter?

[DGG]

I'm looking at my Husky 359 maint kit which has a little gas filter. Darned if I can figure out how to get to the old one. I can see the line going from the carb into the gas tank but the filter seems much to large to fit out of the hole. My maint/operating manuals show the filter but don't explain how to get to it. Thoughts?

Do you change your gas filter?

How often do you do it and how can you tell if it needs to be changed?

 

[ropensaddle]

One clothes hanger bent to make a hook, hook the hose
and pull out the filter.

 

[Lakeside53]

Just change it every year...

 

[Mr. Obvious]

The best time to change a gas filter is when it starts to get clogged.

 

[GASoline71]

Just change it every year...

...or 2... not that I have done that... LOL

Gary

 

[Lakeside53]

The best time to change a gas filter is when it starts to get clogged.

Actually, BEFORE it starts to get clogged...

 

[bcorradi]

I'm not all that familiar with the husky 359, but just about all the 2 cycle equipment I've worked on you access the fuel filter from the filler hole on the tank. In order to get the fuel filter you you will need to grab it with a pair of forceps or needlenose pliers.

 

[Mr. Obvious]

Actually, BEFORE it starts to get clogged...

Before it starts to get clogged it is therefore no different than a new one and flowing gas freely. Once debries starts to accumulate it is starting to get clogged.

Notice I did not say "when it is clogged".

 

[Lakeside53]

You're being obtuse...

"Clogged" implies it's NOT really working. There is a big difference between clogged and dirty. Filters do not stay clean then suddenly block up.

 

[Tree Sling'r]

I do mine whenever I change my spark plug, about every other month. I use my saws on a daily basis though.

 

[Dan Forsh]

You're being obtuse...

"Clogged" implies it's NOT really working. There is a big difference between clogged and dirty. Filters do not stay clean then suddenly block up.

See Andy, he's calling himself Mr Obvious, so why did you fall for that one!

 

[geofore]

hook for filter removal

A piece of #12, aluminium or copper wire, about 8" long, bend a hook in one end that will fit through the gas tank opening. Hook the hose and pull up easy and it should bring the hose out of the tank. Gentle like, pull on the hose and the filter should come out. Pop off the old and insert the new. Most saws will accept different filters but you may want to stick with the model that came with the saw. when to change them is up to you. If you are working the saws hard/daily the guy filling the saws needs to be careful or you end up with sawdust in your gas and oil tanks. I carry an old/cheap paint brush and clean around the caps before fueling or adding oil just incase the wind is blowing dust around so it doesn't end up in the tanks.

 

[THALL10326]

Before it starts to get clogged it is therefore no different than a new one and flowing gas freely. Once debries starts to accumulate it is starting to get clogged.

Notice I did not say "when it is clogged".

I noticed that as well. I notice too you Obviously don't know who your arguing with. Ole Lakeside has more saw knowledge than any one human being on this entire site. You Obviously don't know that but your itching to find out......

 

[Lakeside53]

See Andy, he's calling himself Mr Obvious, so why did you fall for that one!

I didn't... if all the guy is going to do is "state the obvious" in his special way, then the members will deal with him...

Hmmm... wonder who it really is.. I have short list of two candidates right now...

 

[Mr. Obvious]

See Andy, he's calling himself Mr Obvious, so why did you fall for that one!

Mr. Forsh,

My work with you is completed.

One down, sooooooo many to go!

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

I didn't... if all the guy is going to do is "state the obvious" in his special way, then the members will deal with him...

Hmmm... wonder who it really is.. I have short list of two candidates right now...

yup...opcorn:

 

[PA Plumber]

:monkey:

 

[PA Plumber]

What if the hose is too short to allow you to take the filter off. I guess a couple pair of really long needle nose would do the trick.

Also, can you tell if the filter is "starting" to get clogged? Mine looks nice and white/clean yet.

 

[gasman]

obvious to me

sarcasm


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[Lakeside53]

What if the hose is too short to allow you to take the filter off. I guess a couple pair of really long needle nose would do the trick.

Also, can you tell if the filter is "starting" to get clogged? Mine looks nice and white/clean yet.

The hose will stretch.. and if it breaks, it needed to be replaced anyhow. Old 034 and 026 are really difficult, but they usually stretch just fine. The trick is to NOT let go of the hose when you hook it out. A TS400 can be a real pain to get at, even with a hook if you let the go of the hose after removing the filter.


How to tell when it's blocking is difficult to quantify... Sometimes they go brown (if old gas), but often they don't.. That's why "yearly" is a good guess.