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Cleaning 36 air filter #483354 07/11/23 01:52 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD Black Bird OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Black Bird Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD	I have cleaned my oil bath air filter on my 36 before but I can't remember how to get the screen out of the canister. Or does it stay in there? A hazared of advanced age I guess Last edited by Black Bird; 07/11/23 01:53 PM.

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Re: Cleaning 36 air filter Black Bird #483355 07/11/23 02:24 PM
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Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	IT "stays there" Gene Schneider

Re: Cleaning 36 air filter Black Bird #483356 07/11/23 03:09 PM
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OP Black Bird Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD	Thanks Gene. I thought so but before I dipped it in kerosene

Re: Cleaning 36 air filter Black Bird #483357 07/11/23 03:49 PM
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Stovblt ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,139 Likes: 75 Saskatoon, Sask., Canada	I've always kept a gallon of gasoline in a covered pail for sloshing air cleaners. Washes cleaner, and dries off better than varsol, kerosene or diesel fuel. So then the oil I dip the mesh in sticks to the mesh better, not being diluted by the washing solvent. I've also always found gasoline to be MUCH easier on my hands than varsol, kerosene, or diesel fuel. Just be careful around stoves and open flames! 🙂 Ole S Olson
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Re: Cleaning 36 air filter Stovblt #483502 07/16/23 05:15 PM
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OP Black Bird Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 304 Williamsport MD	I will do that the next time Stovblt

Re: Cleaning 36 air filter Black Bird #483506 07/16/23 07:14 PM
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m006840 ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,472 Likes: 26 merrimack nh	If you do use gasoline I suggest you do so outside and not in an enclosed space. Gasoline has a flashpoint of -40 degrees F. while some commercial available solvents are over 200 degrees F. A good pair of protective gloves would be my choice if using gasoline or any solvent. Steve D

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