The Multiquip 17218ZE0505 is a genuine OEM Outer Filter designed for a wide range of Multiquip equipment including centrifugal pumps, walk-behind power trowels, concrete mixers, and plate compactors. As a direct OEM replacement, this filter is sourced to the same specification as the part that left the factory, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation. Confirmed fitment includes the QP2H, QP303H, CA-4-4H, MC44S, MVB85H, CA4HC, CA5BC, and CA4HM — making the 17218ZE0505 a high-demand service part across multiple Multiquip product families. When it is time to service your air filtration system, this is the part to reach for.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Filtration Media — Manufactured to Honda engine air filtration standards, delivering the particle capture efficiency your engine depends on for clean combustion and long-term cylinder health.
- Drop-In Installation — Engineered to seat correctly in the OEM air cleaner housing with no trimming, shimming, or adapter needed, ensuring a fully sealed filter element every time.
- Broad Multiquip Fitment — Fits QP2H, QP303H, CA-4-4H, MC44S, MVB85H, CA4HC, CA5BC, and CA4HM, making 17218ZE0505 a practical stocking part for fleets running mixed Multiquip equipment.
- Engine Protection Where It Counts — A properly seated outer filter prevents abrasive dust and debris from entering the intake, protecting piston rings and cylinder walls from accelerated wear.
- Fuel Efficiency and Power Output — A clean, unrestricted outer filter supports the correct air-to-fuel ratio, sustaining full engine power output and preventing the rough running and excess fuel consumption that a clogged filter causes.
The outer filter is the primary air filtration barrier on small gasoline engines, capturing airborne dust, debris, and particulates before they can enter the carburetor and combustion chamber. It works in combination with an inner safety element to form a two-stage filtration system — the outer filter handles the bulk of contamination while the inner element acts as a final backup. When the outer filter becomes clogged or torn, airflow to the engine is restricted or contaminated, leading to hard starting, loss of power, increased fuel consumption, and potentially severe internal engine wear if abrasive particles bypass the filter entirely.
Part Details
| Part Number | 17218ZE0505 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Outer Filter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Centrifugal Pumps | QP2H |
| Centrifugal Pumps | QP303H |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | CA-4-4H |
| MQ Mixers | MC44S |
| Plate Compactors | MVB85H |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | CA4HC/CA5BC |
| Whiteman Walk-Behind Power Trowels | CA4HM |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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