Going to buy a new one for my saw. I have cleaned the old one before and its kind of like a felt material.
Looking on EBAY there are 2 different types, the flet looking kind, either Stihl brand or aftermarket i think, or a fine mesh type that has what looks like really fine Poly woven cloth in it.
Wondering the differences and does it matter. I would think the fuzzy cloth would filter fine dust (not really saw dust im concerned with but dirt-dust) better than the mesh type.
And is the original intended to be washed as a permanant filter? When i cleaned mine i think i used brake clean or carb cleaner and sprayed it untill it ran clear and looked clean, it seemed to dry fine after that.
Looking on EBAY there are 2 different types, the flet looking kind, either Stihl brand or aftermarket i think, or a fine mesh type that has what looks like really fine Poly woven cloth in it.
Wondering the differences and does it matter. I would think the fuzzy cloth would filter fine dust (not really saw dust im concerned with but dirt-dust) better than the mesh type.
And is the original intended to be washed as a permanant filter? When i cleaned mine i think i used brake clean or carb cleaner and sprayed it untill it ran clear and looked clean, it seemed to dry fine after that.
