Carb work on a Stihl bg 55 leaf blower.

[@Joe-wb1xh]

I want to thank you for your expertise. I took it to a big company that told me That it was cheaper to buy a new one. After ordering the kit and and waiting.. I bought the new blower (how stupid of me) . Once I got the $13.00 kit. I followed your instructions, put it back together, and the blower startedon the first pull. You are the greatest. I was so happy that I felt like dancing until my wife asked me what I was going to do with two blowers. Now I know why pirates always leave the wife at home, and get a parakeet. Just to remind them never to expect anything but crap on your shoulder ,and a lot of waste of time.

[@nofeerz]

which carb kit did you get and where

[@Joe-wb1xh]

​@@nofeerz Please get back to me in about two weeks, I am out of town. Joey.

[@nofeerz]

suggestions replace the primer bulb, dump gas get new (check for water) pull the spark arrestor and clean then do the carb clean

[@pantherplatform]

I bought a used bg85 and it ran great for about 5 minutes then died. I checked the filter, spark arrestor, plug, etc and was all good. I determined that it would die because the check valve on the top of the gas tank was sticking from the previous owners use of ethanol gas and, just before it would die, I would unscrew the cap real quick and she'd rev right back up. Fixed that issue by drilling a tiny, tiiiiny, hole in the gas cap so it wouldn't spray gas out while running and I used it all day long after that. Ran several tanks of premium ethanol free gas with Stihl two psycho oil at 50:1. Runs perfect

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Awesome comment thank you for sharing!

[@pantherplatform]

@@KyleHallwoodworker it's my pleasure. I quickly diagnosed it by unscrewing the gas cap when it would start to die and she revved right back up. Not a bad little blower.

[@noelroe6493]

i learned alot. i have to do this this weekend. i always dispose of the old fuel when i do a carb clean. i make sure the isn't any debris in the tank before putting in fresh fuel and attempting to start. that old gas can re-clog the tiny jets i and then you would have to take it apart a second time.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Absolutely true . Thanks for the comment Noel

[@monicalupton7133]

First, try adjusting the gold screws on top of the carburetor while you pull the throttle. I did all this work and that is all it was. The one closest to the back of the blower did it for me.

[@TheKrayusKorianis]

On pretty much all 2 cycle carburetors, the low jet screw is closest to the engine. The high jet screw is furthest from the engine.

[@nvmcrider8475]

Thanks! I have this exact model and I am having trouble with from sitting too long.

[@revbikerbigd8664]

Cheap carbs on Amazon $13.00 cheaper than a kit. I used parts from new carb to fix stock carb! Mine was a fs130 brusheater !

[@siwhittle2268]

patience always pays off mate!! Well done

[@angelolautchang9667]

great job Bro. I've learned something today

[@jasonbell5152]

No disrespect to Kyle Hall's informative video and effort. With BG55s, if you can't back out the tiny jet with the #(?) slot, one size down from a #1 and strong enough that won't snap, buy a new carb. The 55, from cheap Stihl subcontract carb, has to be run every week if using pump fuel to flush out all the junk in the fuel. Owners buy and fill from the pump, use one weekend, and leave stowed in a shed for a month or longer and the gas in the carb, even 91 premium octane, at some point gums up and clogs the jet. Doesn't always happen, but from cold start to full throttle and the motor bogs and quits, it's the jet. If that tiny brass screw on the primer side doesn't pop out, the carb is toast. You can never get at to poke clean with a wire. The BG55, a great little blower, is designed for 100% paraffin fuel and to winterize with. The junk in pump fuel gums the jet, soots up the spark arrestor and the plug.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Thanks for this comment Jason

[@kxjesse250]

Tearing mine down tomorrow. Between this vid and your comment I have a few key points to look for, appreciate you both, thanks

[@oldrustycars]

A new carburetor from Stihl is under $50, aftermarket ones even less. These blowers are about $150, the dealer won't work on it very long before you have that much in labor. I've been successful many times just cleaning carbs and dumping out old gas just like in the video. I've done this for neighbors, I tell them to get rid of any gas they have in cans. They don't, then put the old gas back in the machine and you know what happens.

[@carpentarhartley8624]

I had real fun doing this and three swear words later still have the same issue...... Carb kit and blow it out good and i was back in business.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Yea it can be frustrating. Glad you were able to get everything worked out .👍🏻

[@XayvierSpikes-jz5ve]

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[@HorsepowerHouse]

Can get entire tune-up kit (carburetor, all fuel and vent lines, filters, gaskets, spark plug) for barely $10 and replace it all in barely ten minutes. Doesn't take a genius... and I like fixing my own stuff - but just a no-brainer.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I have replaced a carb on one of my chainsaws with a cheap carb it ran but it did not run the same . Replacing the carb is definitely a faster fix but I dont always have the time to wait for it to come in the mail . Learning how to make a repair yourself can save you money and time down the road . Thanks for the comment.

[@joshuabono5951]

Yet the equipment suppliers say it’s not worth fixing. They tell people just to buy a new one.

[@alanpetrie8444]

Pumping bubble but no gas comes in it. What can I do to fix this? Thanks

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Might need to replace the gas line and or primer bulb / bubble

[@gaylahunt6465]

You give me motivation to try and do this on my own. I am just going to put in a new carburetor and dump the old gas. I don't have anyway to heat up the spark arrestor so if that is the problem I will have to take it to a repairman. Ugh!

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Gayla Hunt You can also get a carb kit from a dealer if you want to take it apart. If you choose to just put a new carb on do not toss the old one it might come in handy down the road .

[@cheyennemaxwell1572]

I cleaned mine on the stove with a pair of pliars

[@gaylahunt6465]

Thanks for the great suggestion. I did find a torch but I didn't need it the spark arrestor was clean when I checked.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Pull the spark arrester, and get rif of it. don't ewaste your money on another one, it will fail too. You don't need it. It's a safety thing. Just don't blow any leaves in California and you'll be fine.

[@bobbobby1846]

I use a bench grinder with a wire wheel. wd40 and water helps too

[@dr.texasalumn5336]

Ha! I had bad gas too!! Thx for the tip! Saved me $90! 🤘🏼😉😂🤣

[@davidriley4710]

Way to go Lefty. If that process you performed didn’t work. You could have put on a new carburetor, fuel lines and filter.

[@ZPrezton]

I put a new carburetor on and can’t find the start spot for the H and L screws . How many turns out for ea. screw? I’ve tried 2,3,4 turns and can’t get a idle point

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I believe it’s all the way in and 1/4 out to start small increments

[@sheilaemery5058]

Thanks for the help 👍

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

You’re welcome

[@danielpadgett2831]

Take the recoil off also helps alot

[@jpp9846]

The two gaslines AND the throttle cable

[@Tardisius]

Spark arrestor is probly clogged =)

[@patty8849]

Tardisius first thing I said too lol

[@mistercut8331]

just bought one second hand recently seller told me goes but not well , first thing i looked at was the spark arrester - sure it was clogged up quick clean with carby cleaner & wire brush - now works perfect

[@marksovine9114]

I clean them anytime someone brings one in for repair, just as a courtesy. I blow out the props and inside of the case, check the fuel filter, then clean and gap the plug as part of my service. 9 times out of 10 they come to me for carb failure. My courtesy service eliminates a lot of potential problems. I also dump the customers fuel and replace with my own mix because I know it is less than 10% on the ethanol, it's fresh and it's mixed correctly. If these things run rough after a minute or two of warm-up, it's usually just a matter of adjusting the hi and low mix. Those Zama carbs only have about ³/⁴ total turn on the mixing screws, so they are very sensitive to the slightest turn. These little carbs are sensitive to ethanol. Reeks havoc on them. Like putting sugar in the tank it sets too long especially in warm weather. The lower the ethanol, the better off you are. Alrighty, I'm done talking shop. Lol...I look at these tutorials when I have exhausted all logic and I am stumped or I get in an older piece and I need to refresh my brain, and then can't get off KZbin. Lol If I can answer questions or help anyone with small engines just message me on Googlemail marksovine47. Please put the words small engine help on the subject line. Y'all enjoy tinkering!!

[@pantherplatform]

I thought mine was, too, until I checked it and it looked like new. The check valve on the gas tank was sticking and causing a vapor lock which wouldn't allow the carb so suck fuel anymore. Nobody talks about that...

[@fraggls]

Panther Platform where do I find the check valve? No clue what that is.

[@p71collector]

You did a good job fixing the blower. Oh, by the way, your cap in on backwards. The Stihl logo should face forward. :)

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Thank you

[@petchy9088]

cleaned and replaced every part on mine and ended up smashing it on the concrete. then ran a mag through it. think the problem was it didnt have enough holes in it.

[@pantherplatform]

You won't find this answer _anywhere_ online: gas tank check valve gets stuck in the closed position and creates a vapor lock which won't allow the carb to suck fuel.

[@PnwOnTour]

Hate mine too, for a long time it has to idle to warm up, now it just idles then bogs to die, was bought for my mom and I can barely get it going each time. Might try the more hole 🕳 route

[@noelroe6493]

@@pantherplatform where is this located

[@pantherplatform]

Been a long time since I fixed it and it still starts on the therd pull even if it's really cold out. It's pretty simple to disassemble the blower enough to get to the fuel tank and pull the hose assembly out. Two ends go in the tank and the other two go to the carb. I found tiny holes in the suction line with the filter on the end. They get hard and crack. I replaced the hose assembly, it's a molded assembly with the gromet that goes in the tank, with one I ordered online. I never have to prime it. I set the choke, squeeze the trigger on the first two pulls then release the trigger and she fires right up on the third pull before sliding the choke open to keep it running. It sure is nice for blowing off the car.

[@ghostwavewrider]

If you were to buy a new carb for a bg 55, what would be the best one money can buy? Are the ones on Amazon for $15 any good?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Nate Legakis hi Nate . I personally buy oem when possible. I have purchased from amazon nothing specific. I always recommend reading all the reviews and sellers rating before a purchase.

[@tylertotten890]

I bought one for mine it did not work good at all I land up rebuilding my oem one for like 20 works great now

[@Joe-wb1xh]

They are $13.00 > and very easy to change, it comes with a new air filter, new gass lines, spark plug. If I did it, anyone can do it.

[@Joe-wb1xh]

I got it for $13. and change. It was easy to install, and started on the first pull. Just follow the video.

[@johnvolz6051]

My experience: yes they work for awhile and then they don`t.

[@jeep1074]

Why wouldn't you take the main cover off ( 2 bolts ). Makes it heaps easy to get to everything!

[@rodneybrand8521]

Take the pull recoil off first no need to remove handle ..

[@marksovine9114]

Makes it a lot easier manipulating the linkage tho

[@jamesleicher]

i just did this, striped carb now won't start,here in Australia cost to service is 3/4 cost of new one.at least i tried.

[@charlesebyjr2925]

Spark arrester?

[@davidduffield7553]

I'm learning my self. It does seem that Stihl 2cycles are harder to start,

[@TheKrayusKorianis]

They're not. Choke until it pops, set to half (high idle) until it runs, squeeze trigger quickly to set to idle. Let warm up and then go to town.

[@everready19373]

How is that ground that goes to the trigger bar supposed to work? There isn't any metal to ground it too. Weird, really weird.

[@johnscott5662]

Thanks for the video. That was great.

[@joegarza3445]

THANK YOU

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

You’re welcome

[@ramontristani9713]

Great video. Thank you!!!

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching 😁

[@SA-lr1sf]

I wish you had showed the problem and then the solution. Thanks

[@aerodicus]

I bought a brand new one and it bogs down until it warms up, takes a few minutes.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Yes works better once warmed up

[@caseycommerford3081]

Hi:) when you say u picked it up pretty cheap second hand obviously can u tell me how much if you don't mind, im from Australia id just like too see the price difference! There a great blower i have an older one than that probably 7 years old never changed a spark plug and at one point my primer bubble spilt and no one believed me that it still started it was about 5 months before I replaced it. Anyway quick question probably a dumb girl question but is a spark plug that comes with the new blower like when you but a new car and the battery lasts like years than when it dies the rest last 2-3?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Hi Casey Commerford . I paid $35 for this blower . It was a great deal .

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Casey Commerford If you replace the original plug with an OEM plug it should last the same .

[@rodsautter6135]

What's the point of having your baseball cap on backwards?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Keep the sun off my neck

[@mattman4181]

I have been told to never ever get any carb cleaner on the diaphragms.

[@noelroe6493]

i thought the same thing when i watched the video. i don't think a little will hurt but dont soak.

[@elcongreen]

Never use carb cleaner on a small Carburetor, they have small rubber parts in side that will swell shut. Use air ,or soak in lemon juice. Or both

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Thanks for the comment .

[@danielpadgett2831]

Those carbs don't have any rubber parts in them and I have used carb cleaner on several never had a problem and I seen many dealers use carb cleaner

[@kenco3370]

Thought you said you not done this before 🤔😂

[@phillipcoiner4232]

Should have changed the gas first eh?

[@FdAtBirth]

Just came here to thank you for saying "voila" and not "wala".

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Bryce Carlson 😂👍🏻 thanks

[@robertmarinaro7620]

Everyone who said spark arrestor is correct

[@Platoface]

Just spray some carb cleaner in through the intake every now and again and it runs like a top.

[@rsz90182]

It looks professional vs. Consumer grade.

[@DougHinVA]

dump and pump out ALL old gas and put in ethanol free fuel with synthetic oil as recommended. Using old gas is asking for repeat problems of varnish and contamination... common sense.

[@QUENTINHARDAGE]

and change fuel filter or clean

[@TN_HondaDad]

Moral of the story, don't put government ethanol sugar based crap in any engine that has carb, period. All my equipment, motorcycles, etc. always get 100% every drop of non-ethanol. Though its getting harder and harder to find.

[@anthonynagy8791]

You didn't clean the jets.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Hw was not thorough. There's several ports ahat needed cleaning, and a single strand of wire to open up the ports. I think he learned more from us, than vice versa.

[@terryosgerby7848]

keep camera closer

[@RegSchmo]

No indication in this video that anything was wrong with the Carb - a dust off with some carb cleaner wont do much buddy. You haven't check high and low speed jets, float needle, diaphragms for damage, fuel filter and gaskets just for starters .......best advice is to buy a cheap spare Carb. If your blower wont run swap over and only start fault finding when you really haven't anything better to do. These carbs and modern fuel are a disaster if your not using them every day IMO

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I don’t know about that . I have done some simple dusting off carbs on bad running chainsaws and had great results. I just applied those same techniques here . Yeah not very informative not super informational but some people seem to like it . I’m no mechanic I just video what I’m doing with my power equipment when it’s not running properly and sharing that video of it worked for me . A carb swap is 100% easier without a doubt . But videos like this add to the content. Thanks for your input. Hope you have a good one .

[@noelroe6493]

i thought it was a very good video. no, he didn't show everything you could do but he showed what it took for his machine. where are your videos mister smarty pants?

[@RegSchmo]

@@noelroe6493 If you got something from the video great. I hope carb cleaner works for you too. My point was that if you have a problem with a Stihl carb its very probable that you will end up replacing - carb cleaner will do very little. Good luck with your Stihl Carb. Sorry my opinion caused you so much offence.

[@mikeduvall5897]

close ups of cleaning the carb would have made your video much better

[@bryanfoxx2292]

no use making a video if we can't tell what you are doing. Sorry!

[@lostinmyspace4910]

This is supposed to be an instructional video on how to resolve a problematic power trimmer. And yet I am finding that as a homeowner that's owned three of them already, I know more than you. That's what I learned coming here. Don't fumble, speak with confidence and get the job done. I nodded off watching this. But A for effort.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

LostInMySpace all I can say is thanks for the view thanks for the comment and I’m glad I could help you get a nap.👍🏻. I’m not a Stihl mechanic just a guy making a video solving a problem with my leaf blower . I like to share what I know or what I think I know . Thanks again have a good one .

[@davidlewis9530]

Kyle Hall woodworker you are really a laid back nice guy!!!!

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Thanks man 😁

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

If you know so much why did you watch it, are you really that bored? Btw its free content so you weren't forced. I agree it was a fairly pointless video but to each his own. Stihl doesnt make money off of guys who work on their own stuff, they make it off of guys who take them in for service.

[@lostinmyspace4910]

@@Burritosarebetterthantacos DO I HAVE TO REPEAT MYSELF? This is supposed to be an instructional video on how to resolve a problematic power trimmer. And yet I am finding that as a homeowner that's owned three of them already, I know more than you. That's what I learned coming here. Don't fumble, speak with confidence and get the job done. I nodded off watching this. But A for effort.

[@marcusb1079]

lol what a joke

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Glad it made you laugh out loud . Sometimes it takes a special kind of person to get my humor.

[@stevenfitzherbert8718]

Typical POS Stihl. I would have checked the fuel filter first them taken the spark arrestor out and throw that in the trash. Buy Redmax and you wont have these problems.