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That_cub_dude1847

03-07-2021 02:15 PM

Oil Bath Air Filter is restricive

I have a cub original with an oil bath air filter. It seems to run great with it off but as soon as I put it back on, it runs awful an sluggish. I would like to restore this air filter and have it back in working order so I can use it. Is there some kind of cleaning procedure I should follow? I'm not sure how to fix it.

DRohacek

03-07-2021 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by That_cub_dude1847 (Post 506194)

Make sure that your oil level is correct in the cup. There should be a line about an inch or so long that indicates the oil level. The screen can be cleaned with carb cleaner. They are pretty straight forward.

DRohacek

03-07-2021 05:17 PM

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Should look like this

Billy-O

03-07-2021 05:29 PM

Refer to the manual on page 5.3 in this link: https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...ead.php?t=4646

Kerosene is the preferred solvent to clean the element and parts.

That_cub_dude1847

03-08-2021 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DRohacek (Post 506196)

Should look like this

Ya, I've been filling it up to the correct level, its just the metal mesh i think is the problem

green407

03-08-2021 05:01 PM

I would soak that "mesh" with kerosene, or some other solvent.

That_cub_dude1847

03-10-2021 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by green407 (Post 506224)

I would soak that "mesh" with kerosene, or some other solvent.

Just leave it sit? For how long should I?

finsruskw

03-10-2021 04:45 PM

Wash it off with carb cleaner and blow dry.

jbrewer

03-10-2021 06:47 PM

Swish it around in some kerosene, and blow dry (from the inside to the out).

Repeat a few times and you're GTG.

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