kto434 108 #1 Posted May 21, 2017 What kind of solvent should I use to clean the mesh breather pack? I am new to Onans. Thanks! Van Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #2 Posted May 21, 2017 Page 05-4 talks about this...it just says a safe solvent - i have never done mine, so I would probably just use a degreaser - strong soap like liquid dawn and water, or paint thinner - others will probably chime in on what to use...the link will clue you in on a lot of what you need to know for your Onan. http://www.mytractorforum.com/images/reference/Onan_16_18_20_24.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #3 Posted May 21, 2017 Brake cleaner is what I use, it cleans the all the oil and gunk and dies quickly without leaving any residue to harm the engine, Jeff. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt-NEPA 755 #4 Posted May 21, 2017 31 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Brake cleaner is what I use, it cleans the all the oil and gunk and dies quickly without leaving any residue to harm the engine, Jeff. Plus 1 on Brake Cleaner. I use it outside. Put a catch pan under and spay. Might have to do it a few times and several cans to get things clean. Let everything evaporate off, might take a bit to get it out of the mesh. Be careful of Brake Clean, it eats a lot of plastic and is hard on the eyes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kto434 108 #5 Posted May 21, 2017 Thanks guys! I will try brake cleaner. The pack "looks" very clean to my untrained eye, but guess it could be dirty inside the pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #6 Posted August 31, 2018 Was thinking, "Clean the breather on my '90 520-8." Purely just maintenance, something to do on a rainy day with the "busy" grandsons. Is this on the Onan Preventative Maintenance "to-do" list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,762 #7 Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Tankman said: Was thinking, "Clean the breather on my '90 520-8." Purely just maintenance, something to do on a rainy day with the "busy" grandsons. Is this on the Onan Preventative Maintenance "to-do" list? It's right there in the Wheel Horse owners manual. After checking mine a few times and finding nothing, it will be a long time before I do it again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #8 Posted August 31, 2018 Guess I over looked that detail in the owners manual. Just thought, perhaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
