New Husky 346xp - lousy filter!

[himiler]

Just picked up a new Husqvarna 346xp and wasn't really impressed by the filter that came with it. After using it for a day I'm beyond convinced. At least it stopped cigarrette butts and flying insects. There was this fine sheen of sawdust on the INSIDE of the filter housing, so my guess is that stuff is throughout the carb & the rest of the motor.
Any suggestions? Is there a better OE or aftermarket filter for this saw?
Steve

 

[Jacob J.]

The 346 really isn't much of a saw anyways. I recommend buying a MS-880 Magnum.

 

[Zombiechopper]

I agree. You are probably just making the wood mad.

 

[Zombiechopper]

pics would help himiler. there isn't a better filter than the oem

 

[himiler]

I'll get one up tomorrow morning. It's really just a fine accordion style screen.

 

[brncreeper]

I just leave my a/f off when the mosquitoes are thick, between that and the smokin' 32:1 100LL they don't stand a chance.:smoking:

 

[SkippyKtm]

I have a 346xp NE, and the filter works fine without any grease, maybe I'm just lucky, but what you may need to do is: Remove the filter, pop open the shell, apply grease to the two mating surfaces, reassemble the filter and then apply grease to where the filter mates with the intake elbow, and reinstall. I've had to do this with quite a few other saws.

 

[Zombiechopper]

try a new filter. maybe there is a small tear or manufacturing flaw you can't see. If the saw is new just bring to dealer and show him. Maybe he'll take it for trade on an 880

 

[mikefunaro]

is it the flocked fiber filter or the mesh filter? If its the mesh filter what color is the filter body? What material were you cutting?

 

[bass_on_tap]

According to the 346XP IPB, there are three air filters available for the saw. Two of which are mesh with different size filtration. Try the finer one and let us know.

 

[mikefunaro]

To build on bass-on-tap's response

If its the black bodied mesh screen filter switch to either the smaller 44um one, or to a flocked/fleece style filter. If you have the 44um one, switch to a fleece filter still.

 

[dingeryote]

You're in Tejas.
Splashing a mud puddle down there raises the dust.

Just get the felt filter and quit cussing.

I'm on sand here, and have had zero issues with the felt filter letting anything into the carb.

Tell your dealer they sent the wrong filter on the saw and have him swap it out for ya.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[SawTroll]

I'll get one up tomorrow morning. It's really just a fine accordion style screen.

Is the plastic of the filter black or yellowish?

If it is the courser black "winter" filter, and you have a lot of fine dust, that could be your problem.

Make sure that the mesh is unharmed, and that the filter is fully on (clipped in place).

Also make sure that the opening in the wall between the front and rear part of the top cover is closed.

Those saws surely aren't known for filter issues!

 

[sunfish]

My 346xp still has the original filter, almost 10 years later, yellow body, fine mesh.
Probably the best air injection / filter system on the market.

 

[mweba]

Dunno guys...I had the same issue with my yellow bodied filter. I checked plug and filter on the first tank as I always do. There was a fine build up on the inside of the elbow. Didn't bother #$^ about it here. Just went to the dealer and he handed me a new one. Problem solved. Long live the 346 880 killer!

 

[blsnelling]

According to the 346XP IPB, there are three air filters available for the saw. Two of which are mesh with different size filtration. Try the finer one and let us know.

To build on bass-on-tap's response

If its the black bodied mesh screen filter switch to either the smaller 44um one, or to a flocked/fleece style filter. If you have the 44um one, switch to a fleece filter still.

+1. Get the felt filter for better filtration.

 

[nmurph]

no problem with the felt filter on either of mine.

 

[gallegosmike]

I just bought a new 346xp-ne three months ago. It came with the crappy nylon mesh filter. I just bought a new felt one and that fixed the problem. The nylon mesh filter are only good for really super clean cutting conditions or during the winter in the snow.

Mike

 

[headleyj]

another 346 owner here with the yellow mesh filter and noticed the same thing - I will get the felt style ASAP!

Thanks to the OP for starting this thread - very useful!!!

 

[SawTroll]

another 346 owner here with the yellow mesh filter and noticed the same thing - I will get the felt style ASAP!

Thanks to the OP for starting this thread - very useful!!!

The cutting conditions is the key - there is a reason there are 3 options!

Grease or "filter oil" should not be needed.

The yellow mesh ones works perfectly here, and they are easy to keep clean, but I avoid using the black ones.....