OK, so I admit I'm totally ignorant concerning so new a motor. But is the filter really that unusual? Or would it be a typical lawn mower type filter? I'm wondering if a mower shop might be the place to look. Or even Home Depot or Lowes? Inquiring mind is curious.
Yeah, I've poked a screwdriver through stubborn filters too. Kind of scary because you know it HAS to work once you do that. But it has, so far.