Fixing A Husqvarna Blower That Won't Start

[@MegaBlastMojo]

I just bought that blower for $149 from Lowe's. It runs great, but it does look like a pain to take apart 😂. I'll try to take care of this one lol. Thanks for all your hard work producing these great videos.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem and thank you

[@chrischiampo7647]

Rather Easy Too Work on as Far as Blowers are Concerned 😊 a Great Unit as Well I Have One Too 😊

[@davea5150]

It's not bad to take apart . Just did mine that was a trash pick. Getting spark and fuel but the plug seems like it has fowled. The diaphragm in the carb looked uneven. Will see after messing with some more.

[@markclark6059]

Great job explaining your steps. One of the better videos I've watched.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@suzanneday3727]

Have a handmedown Husqvarna. Its only a couple of yrs old but not cared for. Your video really helped me get it running. Thank you. Signed Grandmother in Portland Oregon 14:02 14:02

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem and thank you for the comment

[@klindler]

@@suzanneday3727 you go grandma!! Congratulations on getting it running!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Husky makes good equipment. I always said that if I didn't have a Stihl I'd have a Husky. Never fooled with a Husky blower or trimmer but bet they'd bee an asset to the stable. Good fix for you and I'd be happy to have one myself. Blessings

[@HomeGaragechannel]

they are pretty good for sure

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I think so. Just scarce around here.@@HomeGaragechannel

[@daphlavor]

I’m in the market for a new gas blower, it has come down to this model vs the Echo PB 2620, which I’m leaning towards, factors include, chrome cylinder, multiple nozzles, pro grade, light weight. Number of positive reviews. Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

personally I'd go with the echo.

[@mikespain8655]

Echo hands down. Husqvarna on chainsaws, that's it.

[@WisconsinEric]

I just finished my first season with an Echo PB 2620 and I am very happy I paid the extra $50 over the Echo PB 2520.

[@longdriver2]

Thanks for posting this video. I have this exact blower. I replaced the carb and it still won't start. What were the initial settings on the air fuel mixture? I've always used 1 and 1/2 open. That's not working this time. ???

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem but I don't know what the default settings are.

[@thenorthshore6472]

Just repaired one with the same issue. It was a loose carb boot.The carb intake boots get loose and they suck air and lean out. Always a good idea to tighten those two screws under the boot when you have it apart. If the carb wiggles at all the boot needs tightened.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you are absolutely correct

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

It's a great little blower when it runs right

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got that right

[@jk12428]

Super well done Sir 👏‼️ Your video is easy to watch🙏🌟‼️

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you

[@richardbrooks3569]

I have one. I just replaced the purge bulb and fuel lines and filters. It does what I want it do. I like it more now that I know more about how it works,

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I have to agree with you on that.

[@558vulcanxh]

I would buy one, really, it's not bad at all to work on in my opinion and the Husqvarna engines last very well if ordinary maintenance is carried out .Thanks for this video 😊 Ian

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you make a good point, they're one of the better ones for sure.

[@klindler]

I have a 525bx I’m getting ready to test my skills (or extreme lack thereof) on… it WILL start, but refuses to run unless I’m continuously fluctuating the choke while at the same time having to pull the trigger. So as you can imagine it’s beyond aggravating. Hoping a resolution won’t be hard to find. Gonna start with a carb kit. Already checked the arrestor, it’s clean.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you're starting in the right place

[@roonm5260]

Mine stopped running after a year. Tore it apart. Found metal bits in the cylinder. Changed the piston and ring. New plug, filter, fuel, still wouldn’t start. Threw it in the trash. Felt good to be finally rid of it. After a few hours I retrieved it and gave it one last chance. It started and I finished the yard work with it. It’s still not completely running right but it’s getting there.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

at least it started for you.

[@matthewwearsch242]

Not a Husky fan or a fan of any brand that bury the carburetor under 3 different plastic covers.As always great content very informative 👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Great point!

[@larrystarnes1954]

I have a question about a Craftsman leaf blower that is at least 35 years old. No parts are now available but it is missing one of the carb adjustment screws. Will the machine run missing one of the screws? What can I do since there are no parts available? I love you videos. You explain everything so good.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'd have to know the model number but someone only came with one. as far as your question, I'm not sure because I've never tried running a carb with a fuel adjustment screw missing. My guess is that it's not going to run well, or possibly not even start.

[@Alex-d8p3i]

New subscriber. Man, you're so knowledgeable, and you make entertaining videos. Keep up the amazing work!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you very much!

[@mikehannan8932]

Very good presentation. Great job !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you very much!

[@darrcoy1]

Your videos are helpful and inspiring. What brand of cleaner do you use? It appears to work very well. Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you and I use the only degreaser harbor freight sells.

[@roccozarcone4393]

I love your videos you are right to the point. If you don’t mind me asking what chemical do you use to clean off the parts?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you very much, I use the yellow gallon Jug of degreaser from Harbor Freight

[@roccozarcone4393]

Thank you very much for answering me that I love HarborFreight

[@timasling8711]

For me its stihl 100% Ive had the top of the range echo blower and it was powerful but i couldnt get used to the feel of it. Ive never been a fan of husky because they seem to over engineer there stuff which makes it difficult to work on. Great video 👍🏻

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Fair enough and thank you

[@badbob]

I own Stihl equipment. I always go for high power, lite weight and ease of getting replacement parts. There is a Stihl dealer every 5 miles it seems. Very well done video, well spoken and two the point. I learned something. Thanks.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I appreciate the comment and you make a good point

[@philliphall5198]

We have a local hardware store dealer but they will not sale parts, it’s for there repair shop only So I go out of town or order online for my small engine shop

[@Skateboarder-yk7yi]

Hey what’s the secret formula that you soak the diaphragms in?? Thanks for the videos they are awsome!

[@Skateboarder-yk7yi]

Never mind I see you said break fluid to someone!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got it!

[@MadMexism]

I like this blower. Need to get me one to match my 525L. All the gas stations in my area are all ethanol mixed fuels, so I just buy the Husqvarna brand fuel in the big can.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice choice in fuels

[@adeyp3871]

I have just got one of these that had been sitting for a few years. They replaced the carb and the fuel needle. £150. Hopefully it will work for many years to come.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow that was a lot of money so yes let's hope that works

[@martinhansen2766]

Greetings from Denmark, i enjoy your videos very much. Keep up the good work:) I have a question of what soap you use in your duster bottle. It seems to be very efficient:)

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you, it's an industrial cleaner from a local store, it's called Harbor Freight

[@petev.9357]

Got 2 of these. Use 1 in each hand in the fall. Live it the woods in PA. 150 psi...I can only dream. Most I've got is 125. other one at 115. Still run great! Differences in guages??

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it could be, but I only rely on the one gauge, so I don't have a second one to compare to.

[@anthonyhawkins3576]

So, for winter storage, do you recommend emptying the gas tank AND running the carb dry?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes I do, otherwise the alternative is to start the blower once a month for every month of winter.

[@joej9247]

Great video thank you..Would you recommend replacing the 2 stroke mix with aspen while a machine is in storage during the winter or is it best to drain the fuel completely. Thanks in advance

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I personally drain the fuel and run it dry, but your suggestion should work too

[@philliphall5198]

I dump gas and put atf or two cly oil in tank and pump thru carb Don’t take very much oil to do this

[@ethanmiller3935]

I would not get one, our church has one and I do not like it at all. It feels very cheap. I would definitely go echo or stihl over this one. Have you had or worked on a little 2 stroke water pump (like an echo wp1000?) I just got one, and wonder what you would do for storage for the pump besides draining the water out of the pump. Great video as always!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

those are some very good points you made about the blower. And yes Echo Or Stihl would be my choice as well.

[@glennnelson3275]

While I ran into this issue and got it started with the full-throttle trick, it eventually did fail on me a month later requiring I order a new carburetor. If you're running into this problem consider taking the time to order a backup for $15 off Amazon lest you end up without it when you need it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

interesting choice

[@jesterr7133]

I notice that you spread some projects out across both of you channels. Is it random or do you direct certain aspects of a repair to a particular channel? For example do you direct repair videos to one channel and cleaning videos to the other? I'm just curious.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

a long time ago I mainly put the cleaning videos on the "smaller" channel, but now I show light cleaning in both. And as far as the spread between channels, it's mostly random

[@tracyhanson8728]

When you put him back together . You didn't use the primer bulb. After you rebuilt the carburetor if you were to use the primer bulb would it have flooded. Not questioning your work cuz you do a great job. But my blower does the exact same thing. It ran ruff . I adjusted the carb and it runs good . But if it don't start up it fowls out the plug. And as always a great job and thank you for sharing

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry I didn't show it but I did use the purge bulb, I cut it out for time, so next time, I'll be sure to show it.

[@carlmildner859]

thank you for this... much appreciated

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@judoslap59]

Awesome video, thanks heaps. I was about to throw out my ryobi blower. Could you tell me what to use to clean the outside of it the stuff you use works well

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks, and I'm using the Harbor Freight, yellow gallon jug of degreaser

[@jasonwal9885]

Do you know how many turns it is for the factory settings for the carb adjustment on the high and low side? I can’t get mine right

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no I don't and each carb requires it's own adjustments so it's difficult to use someone else's settings

[@frankaferdhadley1603]

I just replace the carbs I know that's wrong but I find it a lot easier then rebuilding them an them not work some times

[@HomeGaragechannel]

agreed, unfortunately I have to at least try and replace them, and when that fails is when I replace them

[@Uwaechj]

I changed all my lines in my toro t25 leave blower but can’t remember where each line goes. Now it runs but when you press the throttle to speed up it will stall out

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry to hear that, if you had the lines swapped at some point, the screen inside the carb might be clogged up and needs cleaning.

[@steamboatwillie935]

Donyboy73 just did a similar video. Spark, fuel, compression, but wouldn't start. The issue was that the exhaust was plugged by insects 🐝 & needed to be cleaned.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for that, I'll have to keep an eye out for that too.

[@philliphall5198]

Dirt dobbers are bad about doing this on any engine

[@beaumartin4802]

I’ve adjusted my L & H screws so much I don’t know how to get them back to factory setting. Any idea how much they open from the closed position?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nope sorry

[@warrensoutdoors5964]

I have the same exact blower, it started out as an idling problem. If I let it idle for to long it wouldn't rev up and die, I bought a cheap Chinese carb off Amazon and fixed it right up

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice fix and you did it right

[@RussellBooth1977]

120 PSI is good for a new machine as well !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it's not bad.

[@jesterr7133]

On my mom's blower, the spark arrester was clogging every few months and they were always on back order. I got tired of cleaning the old one and couldn't get a new one at the time, so it got deleted. It was too much of a hassle.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I can understand that situation

[@matthewwynne-smythe6727]

I know that some people say that Husquvarna’s have a bad reputation, but all the ones I’ve had working in gardens. I’ve never had a problem with them? I’ve tended to have the problems with Stihl’s.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

they all have issues here and there.

[@justinpalmer9180]

I have on of these blowers and my air box is very loose. I took off the carburetor cleaned it. Now it runs but i dont see why it feels loose. Like its the whole airbox and carburetor. Do you know the reason? Its something loose that i cant see?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

the intake system is based around a flexible boot, it's supposed to be like that .

[@jesterr7133]

What type of product do you use to rejuvenate the diaphragms?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

brake fluid

[@mikegoss1148]

Very easy to work on the factory coils dont last long..

[@grrrtyson]

What model pressure washer are you using or is that just a garden hose sprayer?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'm actually using an Avanti waterless paint sprayer from Harbor Freight. I don't need that much pressure from a pressure washer.

[@timbert4672]

I prefer Stihl but I wouldn't turn my nose up at this one. If I knew I had a carb issue on it I'd probably do what you said and just replace the carb then try servicing the old one at a later date, that way it isn't an issue if I muddle it up.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I agree, this one is pretty good

[@davea5150]

Are all the carburetors on this model adjustable? I see two black screws but it doesn't look like they are adjustable? Your opinion please. My model of my Husqvarna is a 125B

[@HomeGaragechannel]

every 125b I've seen has adjustment screws.

[@doglegjake6788]

Beware of aftermarket air filters

[@HomeGaragechannel]

agreed

[@philliphall5198]

I’ve seen new ones kill the engine Best to buy name brand stuff

[@andythompson3528]

I have the same blower. It’s practically new and it seems like the carb is flooding out on startup.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you should be able to make adjustments to the carb to keep that from happening

[@thomasroche164]

Nice fix

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you

[@RonPaduch]

What is the proper gas mixer for these blowers

[@HomeGaragechannel]

50:1

[@jreding132]

I have a Craftsman leaf blower that the primer bulb pushes in but doesn't fill and will only run on starter fluid, approx 20 years of age.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

gotcha, I'd recommend a full service, which is new fuel lines, bulb, and carb.

[@my2centz196]

I found out what was wrong with my leaf blower. The low screw was turned all the way up. Why or how I don't know but I could not get that damn thing started so I just started turning the screw down a quarter turn at a time. Eventually it sounded like it wanted to start so I kept turning until it started. Then I adjusted it properly so it will run but I also had to turn the high screw down also.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very nice work

[@my2centz196]

@@HomeGaragechannel thanks yeah your video helped me. I didn't know which screw was what and I had already put it back together after cleaning the carb. I guess it was returned or just messed up at the factory but I've never encountered this before on a new saw. When I took the carb off fuel poured out of the head and the exhaust from me flooding it trying to start it and it being so out of adjustment I suppose. I could tell it was flooded but like I said I literally just bought the thing so I never expected to have problems right out of the box. Either way I started it again today and let it run and starts right up, idles fine, and runs great. Thanks again.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@TonyKing-v9m]

Ty

[@HomeGaragechannel]

NP

[@lylejohnston4125]

I just bought one of these for $20. It's a year old and wouldn't start for the guy this year. I'm here to figure it out.

[@robertcox5228]

Where do you get your fuel line. Fuel line I bought self destructs after one season and I have to go fish for the clunk

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I get mine from amazon, nothing special

[@braydonstillplays495]

I have a 2009 Troy bilt horse riding mower it is making a kicking noise and I know that the engine is good

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'm wondering if something is hitting the flywheel. Do you have to jump start your battery to get it to start?

[@charliesmith4392]

May be electronic interference, some radio frequency interfere with magneto!!😊

[@josephmeadows8521]

You did a great job

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you

[@josephmeadows8521]

Anytime

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

I've got one. First time in 3 years I've had to adjust anything on it. I found it 1 and a half turns is enough to get you started. And it doesn't need to be running like a raped ape. Just get it idling easy and running good when the trigger is pulled. Conservative adjustments are your key.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the advice

[@luanpossentimelnekj7984]

great video as always friend

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you very much!

[@frankbill9172]

Should I get one of these for Christmas I need honest suggestions?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

to be honest, no, I would recommend a Stihl or Echo.

[@Ivan-tp3jw]

Hi I am wondering from where do you buy metering diaphragms

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I get mine from amazon

[@terryg7029]

Something that would start one day and not the next? Yup... 1969 Harley sportster. Lol.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

LOL!!!

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

"love dealing with headaches"......funny.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

more annoying that anything else

[@kfreshdrip3496]

Awesome video, were did you get the daigrams from.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I get them from amazon

[@Peter-pv8xx]

Mine wouldn't start until I got a new coil, it fired right up but it wouldn't reach maximum RPMs like it did before, I tried adjusting the air mixture and nothing, I decided to put the old coil back in and to my surprise it started right up and ran like it always did, I'm completely baffled by this thing by now, the next time I tried to start it nothing, that was last year, after the winter I decided to mess with it again and it wouldn't start, I had made a new mixture of gas and oil and still no start now I notice gas leaking around the engine housing in back of the starter assembly, the other day I decided to try it again and on half choke it started, I used it two days in a row with no problems, today before going over my friends house to cut her grass it started right up on half choke, when I got to her house I needed to use it before cutting the grass and once again the bloody thing refused to start only 20 minutes before it started and ran fine, is it possessed should I call a priest, now it doesn't leak and the spark plug is bone dry before it was flooding like crazy, I hate to give up on things but I might have to throw in the towel on it, FYI, I had replaced the carburetor, do these have some sort of head gasket that might be blown, it's also very easy to pull the rope not much resistance, if it is low compression the why would it run at all, I'm stumped.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it has a gasket at the base of the cylinder but it wouldn't affect the compression. When a blower starts one day, and not 20 minutes later or even the next day.. I'd day it was either related to engine seals, or the compression is right on the edge of working.

[@Patrick4959]

well for me it does differ but yeah the old Husqvarna aka Husky type,s are a good unit etc.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

agreed

[@DwayneDelacruz]

I have this blower, i replaced the carb, spark plug, air filter, piston, crank seals, new gas and STILL cant get it to run...any ideas?? 😟

[@HomeGaragechannel]

if you confirmed spark, have you considered checking the compression of the engine?

[@DwayneDelacruz]

@HomeGaragechannel well I don't have a Guage to check it, but I have a new piston in there and it sounds really compressed when I pull the rope to try to start it...

[@jonasdahlquist6766]

Hello i have a chainsaw that was running the day before but now wont start because it has no spark, do you know what could have happened?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

unfortunately no, I'd only be guessing but do me a favor and try starting it today but don't use the choke and squeeze the throttle if that's possible on your model

[@jonasdahlquist6766]

You were right! when i squeese the throttle there is spark but not when im not pressing it down do you know the reason?

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? To me it dosen't matter what brand of equipment a person uses but as for me, I know that you know where I stand with a certain brand of equipment. If this is what a person is able to afford and it is able to get their work done then by all means get it and get work done.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I like the way you put that

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

@@HomeGaragechannel thanks bro👍👍

[@MrTweetyhack]

what liquid are you dipping rubber that into?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it's brake fluid

[@FredDumbrell]

blue exhaust. why?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I think you mean to say "why Is the smoke coming out of the muffler? If so it's not blue, it's more like light black, almost grey.

[@robertmailhos8159]

That blower is looking like it is a blower / leaf vacuum

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'm not sure on that but I can see what it looks that way.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@HomeGaragechannel okay 👍😎👍

[@chrischiampo7647]

Bad Carb Diaphragm and Carb Adjustment 😩😭👍🏼

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you are correct, it was a combination of carb issues, along with a flooded engine.

[@electroddxful]

Great video👍🙏👍🙏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you very much!

[@mikespain8655]

These are cheap big box store homeowner blowers. Have seen 4 with scored piston, rings, and cylinder in last 2 years. You have already done a video on His what na 125B blower, and I said the same thing.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you are correct

[@jakegorman7121]

No, the simple solution is to adjust it properly. Not tear it down, but a new carb, (needlessly) and replace it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I understood this comment completely

[@bryankoenig7507]

From day one, I have nothing but problems with this blower.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry to hear that.

[@valeu5581]

What for hose dit you use

[@valeu5581]

To clean it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I think you're asking me about the "type" of watering system I'm using? Well it's a paint sprayer from Harbor Freight.

[@jesussantibanez6711]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you

[@davidjohnston6922]

I have one ,total junk! Replaced ignition coil twice and the carb once. Never again!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry to hear that

[@seanpaul5812]

Some smoke out of it ,wrong fuel mix ...🤔

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I think there was sum oil and fuel in the muffler that was burning off.

[@mr1pearl]

You just like cleaning carbs don't you come on admit it 🤣

[@HomeGaragechannel]

LOL!!!! you got me!

[@freedog632]

My last blower was an echo, after learning how much husky and stihl parts are.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

good choice

[@christophermarshall5765]

I have no need for a blower here. Nice fix on that one though.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

I have this one and I can’t stand the design.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I know right

[@a_dog_with_sushi4250]

wow 6 minutes ago

[@reddogsaws]

Oh I'm early for once

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for being early

[@Laser3303]

I'd get an Echo. That Husq. is a real pain to work on. The Echo is a breeze, and it's a better machine, with no built-in problems!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I agree with you on this one

[@qfdforme]

Nice work, as usual. I have the same blower and it is a 2016 model. Runs well. I do have a question. How do you release the spring loaded air inlet? It is hinged but there seems to be a latch I cannot find and release it. Thanks in advance for your help.

[@qfdforme]

Never mind. My blower is the base model and Husqvarna does not want to permit it open because they want customers to buy the more expensive model that allow the vacuum attachment.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

glad you figured it out.

[@GuretoSefirosu]

First off, great video! Very detailed and well-documented. Second, I have a 125b and 125bvx. Both failed at almost exactly five years. 90~100psi on both. Carb cannot be rebuilt on new models (green fuel cap is old model, American parts, better quality) due to EPA mess. Most of it is sealed up good. Same reason those adjustment screws aren't phillips or flat, unlike on my motorcycles, tractors, etc. I was told to basically buy new carbs. Both blowers are not in the shop, likely bound for the trash. This DID force me to do the smart thing and pay more for a solid machine. I bought a Stihl BR800 X Magnum. My father-in-law is in construction and has Stihl products that he had before I met his daughter, fourteen years ago. All run flawlessly. I got a four-year warranty on mine at no charge. Oh, and it blows so much better than the old ones too! I might fix them and donate them, but I dunno', I don't want somebody mad at me!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

great choice in blowers, but I do have to ask, did you ever consider replacing the carbs on the other blowers?

[@GuretoSefirosu]

@@HomeGaragechannel No, I run only 93/E0 and when I took apart the carbs as best I could, they were spotless inside. No torn gaskets, no stiff rubber, nothing. Clean as a whistle.