Mines usually the bronze filter. Funny enough, I replaced a clogged bronze filter with the longer felt type and it now completey empties before conking out. I can't remember the last time a Victa did this.
How can I clean it out? I tried using carby cleaner and blowing air through it backwards, but it made no difference. Ultra sonic cleaner in soapy water then dry in Sun?

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!