Important info re Husky 272XP air filters

[treechimp]

After paying a mechanic to try and repair my problem with my 272XP, and finding out he didn't actually fix anything, I took the muffler off to see if it was plugged. It was fine. As a last ditch effort, I removed the air filter to see how it would run without it. Well, It ran like a top. Funny thing was, it looked spotless. I called a Husky dealer to order a new filter and he said that there is something about how those nylon screens react with fuel over time and fuses the screen creating a plastic barrier that air cannot flow through. So I ordered the felt filter. Dolmar 7900 is on hold. The End

 

[TDunk]

Good to know. I've heard of similar things happening to people who wash there dirtbike air filters in gas.

 

[SawTroll]

Try the dishwasher........

 

[Ductape]

I recommend buying the 7900 anyhow !

 

[rreidnauer]

Ouch! That turned out to be one expensive air filter. Sorry to hear that happened, but at least you got the puzzle solved.