Fixing A Shindaiwa Blower That Won't Start

[@garyalensr]

I use to use a 25cc Craftsman hand held and it worked well. But I've always wanted a bigger blower so I pulled the trigger and got a 63cc one. It was by far the best decision I made. I throw it on my back a blow away. What use to take me 2 hours now takes around an hour. Best decision ever. Great fix as always good Sir

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got that right, the extra power will cut your time in half

[@Spud5402]

i had 3 eb630 and i took the best looking one and tore it all apart and took the good parts from the parts blowers and wasn’t expecting the good eb630 to start right up after sitting for 10+ years

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's pretty amazing

[@twocyclesmoke]

Shindaiwa quit promoting the “First to start last to quit” slogan… 2008 ish Echo bought & ruined them… 😮‍💨.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

The brass(?) primer bracket was different, maybe the layers of oil\dirt\fuel on it took the chrome finish off? The engine had a nice "pop" to it at idle, that usually makes me think it's a happy camper when I hear that sound.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Haul them leaves, Pal. I finally got mine done yesterday. Now I can HEAL from it all!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

they come this color sometimes.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@HomeGaragechannel I have seen a lot of 2 strokers but never that color. Cool 🙂

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? It amazes me to see how simple this repair was. I can only imagine how your co-worker use to struggle with this blower because of that massive air leak bro. I'm sure that he will see a lot more power for sure with the blower now.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I know right, the repair was unique but easy, and yes he got all that power back.

[@snoopysrc]

@@HomeGaragechannel if you get a leaf vacuum you would like to donate to me let me know

[@HateMerchant]

@@snoopysrc bruh

[@framelawncare6671]

Shindaiwa's are cool blowers. I hear a lot of good stuff about the brand, many people put them above echo for Japanese made equipment.

[@nelsonbrum8496]

Echo and Shindaiwa have the same parent company. There are lots of models where some parts are red, others are orange, yet physically are identical.

[@framelawncare6671]

@@nelsonbrum8496 Ah okay yeah that tracks. I woner if im thinking of redmax, idk it can be hard to keep track of some of those brands. I only run stihl so its never mattered for me.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I like them a lot.

[@pattenneriello6962]

old shindaiwa before merging with echo were the best, the newer ones aren’t that bad but don’t come close to the old ones reliability wise.

[@mowtoegee7049]

I've got a Shindaiwa EB770 that I use for work. It gets several hours use each day. Its now into its 4th year, and still goes as good as new. It's the same as the echo PB770

[@tdumford1]

so you and I are fanatics about cleanliness. as a auto mechanic, spray 9 coco scrub was always the best hand cleaner. I decided to try their degreaser and it is amazing. I now use it over the Zep or purple cleaner.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

really I've got to look into it thanks

[@Nukemann64]

that's a great question actually. I just bought an Echo PB9010T back in March 2022. The dealership had to order it for me, and i had to wait a few months on it. And when i get, whooo boy, it's a beast of a machine! It's 89/90CC's and it moves every type of yard debris without question. I probably didn't need something that large, powerful, and heavy (32lbs), but, man does it do an amazing job. Awesome repair as per usual IHG!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow nice blower you got there.

[@richbl_channel]

Great video. Glad to see another Shindaiwa getting a second lease on life. I've owned my Shindaiwa C350 Brushcutter since ~2000, and it's still running strong. Did some minor carb maintenance about 10 years ago, but that's pretty much been the only work needed to keep this device going. In hindsight, it was costly at the time, but a great investment for sure. These days, the ONLY issue I have is finding brushcutter heads that are compatible with this rig's unusual bolt configuration.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Rich Block for the information

[@shawndubay4050]

Great save. Sounds exactly like my Husqvarna 150bt backpack blower just louder. Yes backpack blowers are handy for lawn care and fall. My hand held blower is not even near the same power.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got that right, thanks!

[@andybecker2693]

Those Japanese 2 strokes are the best. I’ve had many in 40 years from motocross in the 80’s to watercraft in the 90’s. Then lawn equipment of course. I like my Echo equipment.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you right about that. nothing wrong with them

[@richardcairns8627]

just got a new back pack blower great gadget saves a lot of work, one of the must have garden tools lol

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got that right!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I have to deal with walnut leaves that have stems from 6 to 8 inches long and I was thinking VERY seriously about getting a back pack BUT I already have 2 handheld's and that's usually one too many for most things and I don't need something else to maintain. One thing about it, your coworkers can sure keep you in made videos. We started out with PB-400's years ago. Good fix and Blessings!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hmm, you make a good point, but I'd still look for a backpack blower

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HomeGaragechannel Nowhere to look here. Out in THE sticks!

[@ManicMender]

@Home Garage just a quick side note, if testing for spark, always make sure spark actually jumps the gap on the plug. I have seen, all though rare, sometimes a plug can be cracked internally, and will not let spark jump the electrodes.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the tip

[@Blue-bf8lv]

always love the dirt clean up, makes an ugly tool into something bright and appealing

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@saltymain]

Very good fix as always!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Salty Main.

[@profsteveitcc3140]

Great fix! Cleaned up nice too!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you ProfSteveITCC

[@Bluesky-bx2ig]

Awesome fix, good idea with the thread locker! 🔧🔧

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you

[@ethanmiller3935]

After having my 9010 echo backpack for a year and a half, l couldn't not have a comercial backpack blower for leaf season. (Or any season for that matter). I wouldnt wait on a gasket if l were in your position, but if l was working on my blower l would get the oe gasket. But that is just because it is mine. Great video, Love the comercial equipment videos!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Ethan Miller.

[@mowtoegee7049]

Nice work to get the blower going again I just recently bought an EB802 that was having issues running. Turns out it had this home made cardboard intake gasket that was causing the problem. I thought "why on earth would someone put this thing in " but I guess now I know why, lol :) I just replaced it with the factory item in the end

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice choice and thanks

[@bigwangmark]

Always nice when its a simple fix. Question for you. The old flat head briggs engine. Is there a way to tell if the camshaft is ok without taking the engine apart or more so taking the crankcase apart. I have one that is not wanting to fire and it's got all the basics like spark, fuel and good compression at 125. It only seemed to pop off once even when using a drill to spin it over and using starting fluid and then sounded harsh like almost a backfire. Carb was cleaned out before and serviced but then if it was the carb it should still start when spraying the starring fluid down the carb. When I had the head off I spun it to see if the valves where opening up and sealing and also the flywheel magnets passed the coil as the piston was coming back up on the compression stroke so to me that should be meaning the camshaft is not broken or out of sync. But I guess I am wrong.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Pull the head and see how the valves are working. The pop/spit sounds like a leaking or stuck valve. I just pour some oil down the stem of a sticking valve and use a soft faced hammer to tap it back down so it seats fully again and also check the flywheel key but it sounds like a valve to me OR maybe a head gasket. They'll piffle and sput if the gasket has blown out.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

as far as I know, there's no way to inspect the camshaft, without taking I out. did you check the flywheel key?

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HomeGaragechannel Measuring the valve height but that'd have nothing to do if it was off on timing.

[@xVoidCypher]

I've got a question regarding warm up. I have a Stihl blower, it's a step down from commercial grade. Decent machine! When I first start it and turn it to half choke, it seems to throttle the engine up as much as it can on half choke. When I switch it to no choke the engine idles as normal. So my question is this: should I leave the engine at half choke and let the machine run throttled up, or take the choke off and let it idle for a minute or two?

[@olfreal]

Turn choke off, and let it idle for 1 or 2 minutes, and support the warm up with some short half throttle running.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I would turn the choke off, after a short warm up, otherwise, if it's very cold, it would stop again.

[@stevenchandler4218]

Good fix HG. I had the same problem with my husky...👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Steven Chandler.

[@EzRay11]

Hey IHG, I like the tip of using the insulator as a template to cut out the gasket. What did you spray on it to form the outline? I don’t have a need for a backpack blower. My low end Stihil handles all my needs. Cheers

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks Ez Ray, it was just some lithium grease I had around

[@4cannabisaurous2rex0]

I love watching your videos man, keep em coming! I was curious what is that spray you’ve used in other repair videos that instantly de-greases the equipment?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks I appreciate it, it's a degreaser from Harbor Freight

[@Patrick4959]

for me yep i would most surely buy and use one even if i have a lot of material or work to clear or get rid of even after mowing or doing regular leaf blowing clearing jobs etc.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Patrick Stapleton.

[@jesterr7133]

I had a Troy Bilt tiller with a leaky inlet on the carb. It needed other work done to it, so I didn't want to replace a carb that was working fine. I used blue thread locker around the leaky inlet, and it sealed it perfectly. It was still holding when I sold the tiller two years later.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice work, I'm fine with it too.

[@donmayberryjrsOPE]

Hey John great video!!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Good repair .

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks!

[@markhyatt1823]

What do you recommend if your first stop starting in the lawn care business

[@HomeGaragechannel]

can you rephrase your question? not sure what you're trying to get at.

[@watermanone7567]

Yes, I would. Thanks for the video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@terry987654]

I notice that happens more with the cheaper brands i had a customer come in just the other day with a trimmer with the same problem but it is not as common on a Sthil or a Huskey etc.

[@stevenchandler4218]

Y huskey did it the same as HG's

[@terry987654]

@@stevenchandler4218 Sorry i'm not sure what you mean i just meant i have came across this problem a lot more on cheaper brands compared to the likes of Stihl or Husqvarna.

[@stevenchandler4218]

@@terry987654 Yes that's right. I am just letting you know that the carby adapter plate came loose on my Huskey like what HG is talking about. That's all...

[@terry987654]

@@stevenchandler4218 Ah right got you.

[@snoopysrc]

Awesome video I use ethanol free 50 to one in my blower ready to go when it's cold love my echo pb500

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you!

[@Thelawnmower278]

What facility do you work at? It seems like you have a lot of co workers

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I wish I could tell you but I'm not allowed to

[@Thelawnmower278]

@@HomeGaragechannel sounds like you work for the CIA

[@HomeGaragechannel]

LOL!!!

[@electroddxful]

Great repair 👍🙏👍🙏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks RayFpv!

[@edrodrigues5623]

Ask him if he'll sell it to you😉 Good video as usual..

[@HomeGaragechannel]

lol.. he already said no.

[@marshathomas7575]

​@HomeGaragechannel He must really like it then! First, to start last to quit.

[@ericrichardson3332]

I agree try to fix it but don't be one of those guys that take it apart and forget how it goes back together shops don't like it when they come in disassembled , good luck and hopefully most of us will be able to fix our own equipment with a little guidance

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got that right, about being disassembled

[@haneyoakie14]

They are nice machines.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes they are.

[@mr1pearl]

Nice catch . I have to ask what did you use to trace onto the gasket was it paint ?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks Bill Clement it was just my can of lithium grease.

[@O.KFarmToysdeutzallis6275]

Any recomandations on a gas edger from home depot or lowes or ace hardware?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

STIHL FC 56 C-E 8 in. Gas Edger

[@LeoThePool]

Shindaiwa is old but their engines are very reliable. I know my grandpa has a shindaiwa weedeater and I belive it will run if I got my hands on it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

they are very well made.

[@LeoThePool]

@@HomeGaragechannel These are very good to buy even if its used. I found one cheaper than a new unnamed blower at home depot. Not to mention the one I found looked almost new.

[@tigeroswald777]

Great Video Very Helpful. Do you have a link for the Harbor Freight Degreaser? Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes I do, www.harborfreight.com/1-gallon-heavy-duty-degreaser-42998.html

[@pistonpoweredrc2092]

Hey, great video I want to ask what degreaser do you use and do you scrub after spraying it or do you just spray let sit for a minute and then wash off I watch a lot of your older and latest videos. I’m a small engine mechanic too

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, I'm using the only degreaser harbor freight sells. And if the first round of cleaning doesn't work, then yes, scrubbing the second time around would make sense

[@pistonpoweredrc2092]

@@HomeGaragechannel alright 👍 thanks

[@Thelawnmower278]

What is the difference when test starting the machine of if you put gas in the spark plug hole vs putting in the carbs throat? Do they do the same thing?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

they do the same, however if there's a leak at any point between the throat of carb and the engine, it might effect the test start. I have a video of a husqvarna blower that had that issue and starting it was kind of tough. Basically there's only a minor difference so it's up to you which one you choice

[@Thelawnmower278]

@@HomeGaragechannel thank you so much you are the best channel because even if you have 100s of comments you always reply. You have helped me with dozens of machines all from one comment and you are always open to new ideas. 😃

[@Pinhead_larry265]

That poor thing looks like it has seen better days. Im surprised it has lasted this long.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

they all start to look like this after time.

[@mowtoegee7049]

@@HomeGaragechannel Yeah they do usually the sun fades the plastic but it doesn't affect the performance or relability of the machine :)

[@bronco_4.3]

What cleaner do you use?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I use a degreaser from Harbor Freight, comes in a gallon jug.

[@huntingandfishinglittlebit3715]

How do you like the redMax blower

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I like them but the last one I had was really iffy when starting

[@williedavis6730]

I have the same model blower and need a new tarted. Do you have a parts resource that i can get the part?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'm not sure what a "tarted" is.

[@ericrichardson3332]

To keep the bolts from backing out use lok tite blue

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got it.

[@jameshedrick605]

I've been looking to get a good backpack blower. Just not sure what brand yet

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hmmm.. that's a tough one, I would consider a stihl or Husqvarna.

[@bronco_4.3]

In some of your videos, you say you found a free one. In your favorite website, what website is that?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I use both craigslist and FB marketplace

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

I have a 13 year-old Tanaka handheld blower that has served me well. I thought I was running out of gas, but the blower around the spark plug was super hot. I intend to work on it, but I am wondering why it stopped running and won't start again.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hope you figure it out, compression test might shed some light.

[@catchacow1927]

Testing it a lot! 😉

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I sure did, and it worked great!

[@catchacow1927]

@@HomeGaragechannel some times triple checking is called for! Great fix and great video! Thank you 🙏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@vicke1112]

I have a stihl BR400 backpack blower and its grate when you want to clean the hoal yard. And fore the smaler areas i use my stihl BGA86 with the AP300s battery. Realy powerful. Almost like a bg86

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice thanks for the information

[@williamsnow1531]

The only way I would consider buying a back pack blower is if I had a huge yard, but for my small yard, my handheld does the job.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

makes sense.

[@bronco_4.3]

My clutch in my ryobi commercial trimmer engages at idle is there anything I can do I took it apart to find out my clutch spring is stretched and doesn't have as much tightness as it should is there a fix to make it stronger I put it in a vice torched it and that helped somewhat but it still engages at idle, thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

replace the spring.

[@WillLockwoodStudios]

I had the exact same problem on a Husqvarna handheld blower. My case was worse, the block was stripped where the intake screws were. It would run but horribly

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you didn't want to upsize the hole to the next size?

[@tylermorroni7878]

I have a 17.5 hp intek Briggs it is surging badly. I tried drilling out the jet a size bigger to allow more fuel to go through, what should I do?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

did you clear the pilot jet?

[@orenwolfe6506]

my eb630 starts easily and runs great - for about ½ hour. Then it starts missing and power drops about 50%. New carb, fuel pickup looks good. Suspect a failing magneto. Any suggestions? BTW, unit is approx. 25 yrs old.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, have you considered replacing your fuel tank vent?

[@rickthelian2215]

You’ll have your leaves sorted this year😊

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are correct!

[@Matthew_Does_To_Many_Things]

I use a husqvarna 125b handheld for all use. Grass clippings and leaves. You just gotta give it full throttle for leaves. Otherwise great machine.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice!

[@XKatching]

Omg Husqvarna :) Not huskevarna, its like hus-kvarna :D Im from Sweden.

[@Matthew_Does_To_Many_Things]

@@XKatching thank for letting my know lol I can’t spell

[@berkeleygang1834]

Are you also the voice behind "Just Rolled In?"

[@HomeGaragechannel]

lol.. nope

[@rodneybrand8521]

It looks like a Redmax...and is heavy as it looks..a little maintenance goes a long way..

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Rodney Brand.

[@dextonmason3447]

good vid

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@jjparody8257]

Great diagnosis, filming & fix. But perhaps a bit too much threadlocker. Here's what Loctite says "But one of the most common mistakes people make is to use too much. This can overfill the thread, leading to messy applications and overflowing assemblies ...When deciding how much threadlocker to apply, focus on where the thread and nut will be seated (locked in place) when assembled. Apply a few dots of your chosen threadlocker across this area."

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nah, it's mediums strength so it's good.

[@Random_content53]

You never see these shindaiwa blowers anymore 😢

[@HomeGaragechannel]

really? I see them from time to time on FB, there's one for sale now.

[@Random_content53]

@ yeah I never seen these that much

[@christophermarshall5765]

Turn the discharge nozzle behind you, strap it on, get on a bicycle, & go for a ride!! Nothing like wind power!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice idea.

[@apatterson8128]

I feel sorry for you Home Garage. Maybe you can find some friends and co-workers who machines actually WORK! LOL I'm totally joking. I don't know what I would do without my Echo backpack blower. It's about 20 years old and still runs like a champ. Absolutely go commercial if you get one. Have a great night.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

lol.. I was beginning to wonder where your comment was going for a minute there.

[@apatterson8128]

@@HomeGaragechannel LOL! I don't leave negative comments. My mother used to say, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." Love your channel.

[@cameronchandler2821]

Yes but I use Honda

[@HomeGaragechannel]

unfortunately I don't think honda makes a backpack blower but if they did, I'd buy it too.

[@turbofroggy]

What you do is drill a hole through the cylinder block then toss that noisy polluting piece of shit right into the garbage. Then buy an 80V Greenworks backpack blower.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no