dirttoys
Platinum Member
LOL I love these threads!! While the filter is designed to function safely with some dirt in it, it is also designed to work safely brand new, or clean.To me this argument doesn't hold water. The filter is already designed to compensate for being partially plugged. IE it has extra capacity. Also by far the majority of tractors on TBN are rarely used at full power. Mine sees full power in spring when I'm rototilling gardens. The rest of the year is pretty easy going.
If not compensated for, reduced air flow; reduces power, increases fuel consumption, and adds extra pollution
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