Pulsar 21" 200cc Gas Push Lawn Mower (Model Number: PTG1221DRM) - Replacement parts?

[Wolf_22]

I purchased a Pulsar 21" 200cc Gas Push Lawn Mower from my local Menards (https://www.menards.com/main/outdoo...wer/ptg1221drm/p-1642874304916526-c-10112.htm). I've had it for a year, and so far, it's been a pretty solid little mower... However, I'm having problems finding a replacement air filter for it. It's actually more like 2 because the enclosure that holds the filter uses 2 areas where one area is just a smaller piece of the larger area, but both sections hold the same kind of filter material (why they designed it this way is beyond me, but I think it's just that the intake uses one with the gas line being another section. Regardless, it's just one main piece with a smaller piece.

I took all of it out last night per-my annual mowing season prep after doing an oil change, and it's really nothing more than what appears to be some kind of "foamy fabric." I washed it with basic dish soap and water, which cleaned it up pretty well...but after looking online, I can't find any specific "Pulsar-approved" products for this damn thing, which is asinine when you think about how Menards is selling them but not any corresponding replacement parts for it.

I've reached out DIRECTLY to Pulsar via their contact form asking about this and where one can go to buy parts for it since even their own website lacks air filter replacements for it, and I'm going to try and "get by" for now on what I have since cleaning it...but can I just use True Blue air filter fabric cut to shape as an adequate alternative if I can't find anything from the company? I also found some things on Amazon that I think I could probably cut into its enclosure shape that I think would work, but thought I'd ask on here in case anyone might have some suggestions.

 

[ILENGINE]

I do repair work for my local Menard's and our standard procedure for when they get returned to the store is to throw them in the recycle pile to be sold as scrap metal later. I have probably junked over 20 in the last 3-4 years. I use to do more with Pulsar until they sent me correspondence with a computer virus attached. Just tossed one last week due to dirt intrusion past that foam air filter you are looking for. The filters are installed dry and not oiled like standard foam air filters, and dirt and dust just goes through them and takes out the rings.

Bumping the wheels on solid objects bend the axles. dirt goes past the air filter destroying the engine. And like most Chinese products sold at box stores. Parts are limited if available at all. And then when they stop selling to the box stores they close up and discontinue all parts supplies.

 

[Wolf_22]

Thanks.

For whatever it's worth, the company (which appears to be based in Ontario, California, by-the-way) responded to my question and told me to call their support team at 866-591-8921 to place an order for a new filter, which will run around $12. Lots of the problems you mention can be avoided with basic diligence. (Not refuting whether you're right about any of it, but just that many people never take care of their mowers, either, and honestly, 20 in the past 4 years to me seems pretty good, actually, when you consider the number of people who probably buy the things given the size of not just Menards but also Lowes and other customer bases. But again, not saying you're wrong about anything you're saying, either.)

Anyway, I'm planning on getting a K&N air filter kit soon for my car, and I'll use some of the oil spray that comes with it on the filter fabric I have now and maybe get another filter or something that will suffice for backup.

 

[slomo]

If you can't find the air filter, make one. Arts and crafts store or a mattress shop. Maybe get some foam of the same or similar density? Little hi tack 2 stroke air filter oil or SAE 30w. You have to get drastic in stopping grit and sand/dirt from getting into the engine. Some company says not to oil. BS, I oil the crap out of it.

I've started to silicone caulk all of my air filters to the air filter housings. Just as ILENGINE said, grit gets passed the filters and trashes the rings and more. Every filter I've owned or worked on, you can remove the filter and look into the carb inlet slash intake manifold. Nothing but fine grit all day long. And this is not just one brand of filter slash mower either. It's on every one I've ever seen. Kawasaki, Honda, Briggs, Kroller and so on.

Leave the filter alone until you start to notice maybe a couple extra pulls (push mower) or cranks (rider). Or if she seems to be down on power. Usually once a year. Simply install a new filter.

 

[slomo]

Anyway, I'm planning on getting a K&N air filter kit soon for my car, and I'll use some of the oil spray that comes with it on the filter fabric I have now and maybe get another filter or something that will suffice for backup.

Um, something to think about.

You can see with your human eyes, passed the filter media. What do you think will happen over time? Worst filter on the market. If this is a daily driver or something you are planning to keep and drive, think about it.

If this is some race car then by all means, put a K&N on her. You will be rebuilding the engine in short intervals anyway.

I would leave the OEM air filter alone. Your money. Your car.

 

[slomo]

Anyway, I'm planning on getting a K&N air filter kit soon for my car, and I'll use some of the oil spray that comes with it on the filter fabric I have now and maybe get another filter or something that will suffice for backup.

Um, something to think about.

You can see with your human eyes, passed the filter media. What do you think will happen over time? Worst filter on the market. If this is a daily driver or something you are planning to keep and drive, think about it.

If this is some race car then by all means, put a K&N on her. You will be rebuilding the engine in short intervals anyway.

I would leave the OEM air filter alone. Your money. Your car.

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

I purchased a Pulsar 21" 200cc Gas Push Lawn Mower from my local Menards (https://www.menards.com/main/outdoo...wer/ptg1221drm/p-1642874304916526-c-10112.htm). I've had it for a year, and so far, it's been a pretty solid little mower... However, I'm having problems finding a replacement air filter for it. It's actually more like 2 because the enclosure that holds the filter uses 2 areas where one area is just a smaller piece of the larger area, but both sections hold the same kind of filter material (why they designed it this way is beyond me, but I think it's just that the intake uses one with the gas line being another section. Regardless, it's just one main piece with a smaller piece.

I took all of it out last night per-my annual mowing season prep after doing an oil change, and it's really nothing more than what appears to be some kind of "foamy fabric." I washed it with basic dish soap and water, which cleaned it up pretty well...but after looking online, I can't find any specific "Pulsar-approved" products for this damn thing, which is asinine when you think about how Menards is selling them but not any corresponding replacement parts for it.

I've reached out DIRECTLY to Pulsar via their contact form asking about this and where one can go to buy parts for it since even their own website lacks air filter replacements for it, and I'm going to try and "get by" for now on what I have since cleaning it...but can I just use True Blue air filter fabric cut to shape as an adequate alternative if I can't find anything from the company? I also found some things on Amazon that I think I could probably cut into its enclosure shape that I think would work, but thought I'd ask on here in case anyone might have some suggestions.

Remember when Chinese equipment such as Pulsar is purchased, the parts and shops willing to do repair are not always easy to find. A couple of the downsides associated with buying cheap Chinese equipment.

 

[StarTech]

The engine is a Ducar DV200 (spec # number NA) which is clone engine but they just don't provide parts or parts look ups easily. Otherwords they don't care about service after the sale.

Basically the customer is just a sucker for buying the equipment until we get some dealer online with IPL look-ups.

 

[slomo]

Anyone tried looking on the Chinese sites like Ali Express and the like?

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

Anyone tried looking on the Chinese sites like Ali Express and the like?

When a person buys a cheap Chinese chainsaw, generator, pressure washer, etc. online, and then has issues that require more than basic easy to find parts, and repair that most shops won’t do by choice on these units, that is the price they pay for choosing an off brand unit. Most of the time this equipment won’t be used often, but it is a gamble the person takes. Therefore I have no sympathy for their situation, without being mean about it.