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| Thread ID: 128060 | 2012-12-01 22:46:00 | Masport Mower air-filter | bk T (215) | PC World Chat |
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| 1315787 | 2012-12-01 22:46:00 | Just finished 'service' my 15 yr old Masport mover, changed the oil cleaned it up, etc. Question 1 : The air-filter needs a replacement. Can I just cut out a piece of sponge and put it in or I have to buy one? If it has to buy one, other than those mower retail shop, where else can I get it? Question 2 : Is it OK to clean the mover thoroughly with a garden hose? Home DIY experts please advise. Thanks |
bk T (215) | ||
| 1315788 | 2012-12-01 22:53:00 | If you must use a hose, make sure mower is cold. Best to use air compressor. Water likes getting into bearings | plod (107) | ||
| 1315789 | 2012-12-01 23:42:00 | Question 2 : Is it OK to clean the mover thoroughly with a garden hose? I do that every time after using it. Seems to still work fine. |
sahilcc7 (15483) | ||
| 1315790 | 2012-12-02 02:19:00 | Re #1. Yes any fairly fine sponge should work just cut it to fit then put some oil on it wringing most of it back out and it will work ok. Re#2. The hose is also ok but not on the engine just on/under the body and do not force water into the wheel bearings. |
CliveM (6007) | ||
| 1315791 | 2012-12-02 02:31:00 | Fifteen years is pretty good for a mower. As a mechanic in a former life, I would replace the filter with a similar piece of foam. If you can breath through it it should work. I have used a hose to wash to wash them down. You don't have to do it every time. Try to keep it out of the fuel & don't squirt it up the exhaust. |
Driftwood (5551) | ||
| 1315792 | 2012-12-02 03:13:00 | A dense foam will be harder for the mower to 'breathe' through, resulting in richer running. A foam with a very open weave will give leaner running. I replaced my own with the real deal less than a year ago. No supply issues, modest price. The one trap is to very thoroughly squeeze out all excess oil, otherwise the oil will effectively choke the carby and all you'll get is a flooded cylinder. |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1315793 | 2012-12-02 03:27:00 | A foam that degrades with oil or petrol will cause grief. There is a rumour that the genuine filter is fairly durable. ;) | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1315794 | 2012-12-02 04:10:00 | Conclusion: a 'genuine' filter should be a wise investment? Do you guys think that I should still be able to get one, considering the age of my mower? :D Don't lough at me, this is going to be my first replacement! |
bk T (215) | ||
| 1315795 | 2012-12-02 04:16:00 | Any old foam will do, cut out it something like the original shape or bigger, oil it and stuff it in the cover. | prefect (6291) | ||
| 1315796 | 2012-12-02 04:21:00 | After each cut I whack water down the little opening on the top of the chassis whilst the mower is running, water gets thrown around and cleans out the underbelly nicely. Not sure if it's a bad thing to do but it's always run fine. I don't tend to wash the top off though. Re filter, I'd just go with some similar sponge. Sure you can get a genuine one but I think some sponge would be fine especially if there is a big price difference. If it's only $5-6 then just go with the origional part. |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
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