how I clean a leaf blower carburetor

[@gerardbauer4035]

Your a good man Kevin to work on things for free or just to cover your expense. Not many of your kind left now a days. Also, taking pictures is a must for me. Pictures have saved my butt on several occasions :) At 69 years of age relying on my memory is not so good anymore. Thank you for sharing your expertise in your videos. Not only are they enjoyable they are very educational. Learning new stuff is so much fun. Love your channel, keep up the good work. Stay safe and be well.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much for the nice comment.

[@alndi1]

I feel confident i could do this after watching you so thanks for a great video!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You can do it just take pictures first that always helps if you forget how to reasemble things.

[@johnhanos1119]

Great explanation on how to clean the carb. Picture perfect, slow enough to be able to retain the procedure. Thank you.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment John glad to help you.

[@rlliston1648]

Very instructive video, Kevin. You not only know your "stuff" but are a great teacher. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you RI Liston.

[@pedroparravicini7366]

Thanks for your help with the carburetor very helpful 👍 Thanks again

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks glad to help.

[@SFFXd]

Thank you so much this is very helpful and very kind of you to share. I appreciate that you took the time to explain it clearly and showed each of the steps. I’m about to try to clean my first carburettor today.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Just take your time and take pictures you can do it. Thank you so much for the comment and watching.

[@Hatch61]

I bought an old two cylinder John Deere chainsaw at a yard sale for $5.00. Owner said it haven’t run in 40 years. After a weekend of tinkering, it’s running nice. Great video Kevin, more useful knowledge. Be well my friend.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That's a good find Hatch time patience works every time.

[@ciphercode2298]

Those are great chainsaws,made by echo

[@allustig1715]

Well done Mr. Robinson. Great tips, including taking pics b/4 you proceed. Thanks, DA

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richp4449]

Great video, very helpful. Good camera work!!! Thank you.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for the comment.

[@thomashatfield5628]

Tom mixer from England. I have big hands simple things are bit awkward but we get bye.Thanks for being very patient.Great video.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for watching.

[@mikeyboy2154]

Thx so much sir love your videos. Appreciate your commentary and attention to detail.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment glad to help.

[@jamesdespain775]

Glad I found this it is the best one I have seen.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much i appreciate that, glad i could help.

[@steveheck7754]

Very good. Got it runnining, but i did blow that little screen into the next county. You were right about turning the air down.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Lol i have done that myself but glad i could help.

[@jameskim3868]

Kevin you did fantastic job Thanks .

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you James.

[@explorer867]

Kevin, that's so cool you help people out. I have repaired many of these small Japanese carb's. I owned a grounds management company so was always bending wrenches lol.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I love helping people thinks Explorer 867.

[@kevinchristie4847]

Thanks for your video. My leaf blower is now operating like new.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment and watching glad to help

[@therrienmichael08]

New Subscriber Our handheld blower would not start, and you are right. Just have to put your mind to it.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad to help, and thanks for subscribing.

[@jmccracken491]

Great video Kevin, very well explained and yes pics pics pics. Sure keep you from having headaches.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks Jim you got it.

[@davidweum9334]

Hello Kevin. I have a 68 yr. old friend who just knows how to fix small engines. He works on my small engines and crs for free. I do yard work for him. It works out. He just knows. My brother owns a lower. One day I'll learn how to start it. Thanks. everything.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That is how it's supposed to work That's a team thank you for sharing that David.

[@jomartins9688]

Just watched great information and well done thank you

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@armchairtin-kicker503]

Lately, I have been using diesel fuel for cleaning parts, it off-gassing far less than gasoline or kerosene but still makes an excellent solvent. That stated, my carburetor maintenance is fairly standardized: First, before disassembly or removal, I blow off as much dirt and grime with compressed air. Then I brush the remaining grime with diesel fuel, blowing the fuel away with compressed air. After removing the carburetor, I brush of any remaining grime with diesel fuel while plugging both ports with my fingers, blowing of the residual with compressed air. After disassembly, I squirt carburetor cleaner down the various passages, followed by compressed air. Then I ultrasonically clean the carburetor, 15-minutes a side using SharperTek SC20 carburetor cleaner degreaser. Then I dip the carburetor into a distilled water rinse. Then I blow off as much water as possible before dipping it into a 99% IPA bath to displace any remaining water, Finally, I blow off the IPA with compressed air, reassembling the carburetor with a rebuild kit, installing it back onto the unit. Once I tried to perform carburetor maintenance on a Honda HRC216 lawn mower, skipping the carburetor cleaner and compressed air down the passages treatment and it failed. Apparently, ultrasonic cleaning can only do so much, clearing completely clogged passages being beyond its ability. For the record, I use a SharperTek XPD360-6L, a good quality sweep ultrasonic cleaner.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for all the good information

[@ernestspriggs5701]

I really appreciate you doing this, help me out alot..

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment Emest glad to help.

[@jerrytrussell9059]

Very informative video on how to clean a blower carb. You should have been a surgeon.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

LOL glad to help

[@ronsteitz4535]

I’ve seen no one pull out fuel filter out of tank and check hoses in process before assembly. This could be a recipe for a re -tear down. 🤔 hose removal and replacement is easier at break down time.👍😊

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Great point! Thanks for the comment.

[@ronsteitz4535]

@@Robinson-Homestead Gas lines get brittle over time from heat and age. After cleaning of carb the lines are free and easy to maneuver into place while reassembling.👍

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

You come up with some interesting projects Kevin! Thank you for sharing!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You would not believe it Paul I will do a video for you.

[@coachtkaufmann]

Thanks Kevin. I was having issue with the bulb not priming. I took your idea of removing the bulb housing soaked it in gasoline and then while the unit was submerged depressed the bulb. The bulb filled with gasoline. Looks like the gas removed the clog and any debris. I reinstalled the bulb and carb and the blower fired right up.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad i could help Tom

[@claudbrown283]

Good video. Helpful

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the comment.

[@MrBroofer]

Well done...You do thorough work.

[@ihymns]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much for the comment and watching.

[@edwardburke9181]

Clear and concise well soht video cheers for sharing

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you glad to help

[@Concerned_Citizen111]

Great video man!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Appreciate it! Thanks for the comment.

[@tiogabill6240]

Thanks for the great video but if you have a newer unit (mine was purchased in 10 of 2021) the screw that holds the needle valve in has been changed and I was unable to remove mine. i think its a allen rench but i just could not get mine to grip it. I don't kow why the would do this except to make it harder to clean. thanks again good luc to all...just keep tryin

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for sharing.

[@renostubbs8504]

Thanks, buddy, this was helpful...keep them coming

[@davidm.klimek2596]

Great informative video!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment.

[@ciphercode2298]

I've gotta take my bg86 apart and do this. I've never had it apart and wasnt sure how hard itd be. Seems simple enough. Mine will start,but will only run a few seconds. As soon as you give it throttle it dies. I've checked the spark arrestor screen and it was running fine last fall. Hopefully a good cleaning will help it out. Thanks for the well done video.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Take your time and take pictures so you can remember where things go, good luck with it.

[@ciphercode2298]

@@Robinson-Homestead thanks,I will.

[@davidmoss7216]

Good job! Well done

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you David.

[@lukemorley7481]

Explained well

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you.

[@Jackouk2021]

I’m just about to attempt this using your video! Wish me luck lol

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good luck my friend

[@shawnwarner7142]

Great video!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for the comment and watching.

[@TheLORDsArmy1]

Good video; thanks I would replace the gas filter first thing and clean the spark plug before taking it apart

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for watching

[@lifeispeaches2006]

My carburetor has tiny hoses attached to it that lead to the gasoline tank. Can I remove this? and if so how?

[@TomokosEnterprize]

These little carbs are soooo simple and easy to work on. Good thing as todays fuels are awful. The Stihl wrench has a "Torx" type driver on it.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Torx thank you Dean.

[@davehendrick5497]

Good job!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you.

[@trebledog]

Thank you sir. I'm so tired of bushwhackers breaking down on me and not knowing how to fix them. I'll let you know how I do.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks

[@reedallidap7173]

Thank you. I’m gonna try my echo carb later today

[@johnvandergriff3521]

Great Job!! Thank You!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching

[@williammcguire3rd]

It's amazing what a little cleaning will do to make it run rite!! Good job my friend!👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you William.

[@TheWoodHaven]

You made that look so easy, even I could do it.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I'm sure you could Daryl thanks for the comment.

[@robertbarrett9921]

Nice job BRO

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks.

[@renostubbs8504]

Again, this was a huge money saver...$75 to be exact

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment glad to help.

[@mwparker1969]

Thank you!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for watching and the comment.

[@mwparker1969]

@@Robinson-Homestead My Stihl BG50 was bogging down. I cleaned the carb today and it is running great. I had to adjust the idle for the newly clean carb. I used carb cleaner instead of gas. Straight forward. Easy. You da man! They outlawed 2-stroke engines for home use here in California. Just another West Coast bright idea. Lots of idiots here. Landfills are already full of toxic car batteries.

[@jmccracken491]

STIHL the # 1 Blowers, Chainsaws and Trimmers known the world over. I need to get out here and clean the Carb ,on my STIHL trimmer. Keeping it Clean and Keepin It Real.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

How are you feeling my friend?

[@Republic1usa]

you'll find out

[@andybecker2693]

You are delusional. Stihl is only assembled here. All of the parts are made in China. Some of the low end stuff is completely made and assembled in China. You probably don’t own any Stihl anyway.

[@kennyjensen9653]

Found a video about the spark arrestor did you check that? I took apart my blower carb and still had problems changed plug and fuel filter ended up bieng spark arrestor screen was super gummed up just a thought if you didn't already know ! Thanks for the video tips

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Just a tip the spark arrestor get gummed up from not using a good quality 2 cycle oil, hope that helps out for the future and thanks for watching.

[@kennyjensen9653]

@@Robinson-Homestead I use Stihl oil 🤔

[@Robinson-Homestead]

@@kennyjensen9653 that is a good oil.

[@davejustice7464]

Great video Kevin thank you

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Very welcome

[@calvinbarnes7664]

I wish you were close around me I have a bz 86 blower but I'm here in Mobile Alabama I'm having the same problem I see you know what you've done

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I wish i could help you out but too bad we don't live closer, thanmks for watching.

[@bretts1]

My runs fine once I crank and crank and crank. By that point being on 7 liters of oxygen I am dizzy. Wait a hour and dam thing starts. What could cause that? It’s been cold blooded to start since I bought it new from local dealer. I have a Pressure was same brand and it starts first pull.

[@charlesanderson8481]

That was great

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you glad you liked it.

[@robertlewis3772]

Thanks for sharing this. Lots of good tips.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@asmototripz6165]

Good work!!!

[@everready19373]

I lost the little white check valve on the primer bulb plastic housing. I just ordered a new carb, $25.00 isn't too bad for a free leaf blower.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That's a steal lol

[@camillabarnes6678]

great job!!!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@richardhively3085]

hello. can you tell me why there are 2 different carbs on bg 86 blowers? i noticed the one you worked on in this video does not have the small protrusion made on the white plastic plate just under the primer bulb and goes through the air filter case next to the upper bolt. however the vast majority, at least on videos on the bg 86 and most of the carbs i see, have this. what function does this serve and how does one make sure to get the right parts and such when ordering. thank you.

[@jimmunhall]

Probably too late to answer this for you but it’s a year later. The ones with the protrusion is just a vent. You can put some sealer or something on the tip and lightly place the cover against it, that will mark the cover for you, then take a 1/4” drill and slowly drill out the plastic to fit for the vent if that’s the type you purchased. Both will work fine and I’ve seen both types as well. Hope this helps

[@jrw7903]

Well done!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you Joseph.

[@garysmith4311]

Thanks Kevin for sharing

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you Gary for watching.

[@stevenhicks815]

My leaf blower will start and run without pushing bulb runs great then 20 mins later you go to start back up it does not want to stay running when you pull on trigger?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Sounds like you might need the carburetor cleaned

[@frankcarrerejr]

Taking pictures is great, it have saved me many times. The older I get the less I can remember.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Same here Frank I just do videos now.

[@sonnyc3826]

interesting ..i found a elaf blower today but i know nothing about small engines except what ive been watching recently so ill use this video in taking it apart...i know its the carb because its filthing i gave it so sprays with the carb cleaner while it wasnt even a part and it started up but then would die down again so i wanted to see how to take it apart one more time so i dont mess it up ...my first small engine i found this summer ..

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good luck with it.

[@billcurtis6727]

what do you do when Ryobi does not make a carb rebuild kit anymore ?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Do your best to clean it Bill.

[@digger26]

Kevin, I just finished your weed wacker magneto video and then came here. Back to the magneto video. I don't have the feeler gauges so I may have to borrow some from a friend if I am to tackle that. My problem is my Echo PB250LN blower. It starts right away and runs until warm and then quits. It won't restart when warm. If I let it sit overnight (or some extended period), it fires right up again. When it quits, I am running it at full throttle while in use and it just dies without any hesitation. So far, I have changed the spark plug, air filter, gas line air filter, taken the carb apart and cleaned it but still, the problem persists. A knowledgable friend thinks the possibility might be a defective coil that is fine when cold but then when warm becomes faulty. Do you have any thoughts on what it might be or what I should try next? This unit is only 3-4 yrs old but I am struggling. I have searched google and youtube but can't find a solution to my problem. Really liked your video and have subscribed. Thanks for what you do and any suggestions.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I think it is a bad coil, let me know if that fixes your problem.

[@digger26]

@@Robinson-Homestead Thanks for the response. While I was doing other projects I let the blower sit on my workbench for a few days. I tried it again before going after the coil and this time it worked. It has been working fine since then. I think the problem might have been a dirty carb? I had taken it apart as previously mentioned but not being well educated in this area, I was hit and miss on where to spray the carb cleaner. Now, with hindsight, I think my problem was that it took a bit of time for all the carb cleaner I sprayed in it, to work its way to the problem. Thanks for your help.

[@digger26]

@@Robinson-Homestead I'm wrong and I think you're right. The blower runs from cold and is okay if it doesn't quit. Ran out of gas half way through my job and had to wait for it to cool completely (next day) before it would restart. My current problem is a new coil in Ontario, Canada costs $115. This is almost prohibitive to spend on a several year old unit. I'll try to make sure it has enough gas and run it continually from cold to get my jobs done. The new coil will have to wait. Thanks again for the help and great videos.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

@@digger26 call the company and see if it's still under warranty it might be

[@BoEkingster]

good info...thx

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@timauner8993]

How can you tell if the carburetor gaskets inside are bad

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Does your motor run now or not?

[@sherrischneider2794]

Check the muffler screen too. Change that primer bulb and the diaphragms while you got it apart. No harm while you got it all apart.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good tip thanks

[@derrickwolter1]

If the fuel primer gets stuck when you press it, could that be a clogged carburetor?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

i'm not sure about that, sorry

[@derrickwolter1]

@@Robinson-Homestead no worries man, I changed the fuel lines, new fuel filter, new primer pump, cleaned blockage in the screens with carb cleaner, still dont work. Probably gonna throw in the trash, lol!!!

[@JoeBlowski]

No. That happens when the hoses are reversed, because fuel can flow in only one direction through the carb.

[@johnnewton3990]

Is there any chance that I could get the model number for that Carburetor?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Sorry I will look for it for you.

[@StankPlanks]

Cheers Kev!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment and watching.

[@TheJamessilbers]

Great thanks 👌

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for watching

[@danielpadgett2831]

I would have replaced the metering diaphragm and the primer buld just for good measure but that's just me but good job

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you Daniel

[@william38022]

I have a gas electric hybrid trimmer,,,, I have a real nice Black & Decker corded electric blower that I hook up to my little Honda generator with a long extension cord so it’s gas electric,,,lol.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You should make videos.

[@MarkWieske]

Be careful when buying a new carb. I got one off of Amazon and the blower worked even worse than before. It pushed out white smoke in half choke, and wouldn't run at all without the choke. I put the old one back on and at least could get it to run in half choke. Be sure to get an OEM. Great video BTW. :)

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the information and watching.

[@patrickcooper1122]

at 17:40 you cut out the actual placement of the gasket and primer bulb apparatus, which unfortunately is exactly what I was looking to find out.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Sorry

[@peacehavenpointe1454]

Very interesting video, really enjoy this type of videos, sure wish I lived closer to you, THANKs, as always REMEMBER JESUS LOVES YOU 🙏 🙏🙏 !

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment I wish to my friend.

[@scotthogan4558]

FWI a brand new carb for that is 15 bucks. I've got the same one

[@corey01851]

Took mine out. Sprayed it with carb cleaner. Changed fuel filter, air filter, and spark plug. When I prime it, it will run for three seconds and dies.... what is my problem? 🤬

[@stevemeade6072]

I have the same issue only mine started when I replaced my primer bulb. Mine will keep idling if I keep pumping the primer bulb. I guess I'm going to order a carb. I wish he would give his opinion on what would cause this. Good luck with yours. I will let you know if new carb fixes mine.

[@corey01851]

@@stevemeade6072 thanks man. Mines about 8 yrs old and I'm not willing to spend $90 on an oem carb just to find out i need a new blower. Good luck with yours!

[@stevemeade6072]

@@corey01851 After I removed my carb, during the process of cleaning it up I saw in small letters"china" so that tells me that the original carbs are most likely made in china. I ordered a replacement carb from a US based ebay seller for 10 bucks. I'm 99.9999999% sure its coming from china. It may be crap it may be good....guess I will know in about 4 days. If you want to know how it turns out just let me know

[@corey01851]

@@stevemeade6072 you may have to do some customization. I've heard they work but not without some tweaking of some kind. It was suggested to me to buy oem but once I saw the price it was a no for me

[@stevemeade6072]

@@corey01851 Got my Ebay carb in today. It was an exact match. I installed it , pushed primer 3 or 4 times and it started and ran on the second pull however after about 30 seconds it started to run rough at full throttle and eventually died. I then watched a video from Steve's Small Engine Saloon on how to adjust the carb. I did it and it ran perfectl! Got those jobs caught up that I had gotten behind on. It ran perfect all afternoon. If I can be of any help just let me know. Good Luck with yours

[@Republic1usa]

After the troubles I had with farm boss...I switched to HUSKY!!!!!!!! Stilh is riding on its name... no more quality..Lots of luck if you have one ....

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I think your right thanks for the comment.

[@edgardomatos7742]

What amazes me , you use practically one hand , im using 2 , and did everything you just did ....and it won't start ....soooooo pissed

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Maybe go over it again and make sure it's all put back together right, good luck sir.

[@edgardomatos7742]

@@Robinson-Homestead gone, you can't imagine....I just threw it away .

[@MatthewDenning-m3r]

Only thing is the diaphragm, you did not show that going back on.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Sorry thanks for the comment.

[@MatthewDenning-m3r]

@@Robinson-Homestead I'm not saying you did a bad job because I learned from your video for sure. !

[@voiceofreason24]

Why go to all that effort and not remove the adjusting screws to blow them out? take another couple of minutes with much better results

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment

[@anzacday4141]

torx 27

[@tracyepaggett6027]

Pp

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching

[@jaydee4367]

Torx

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching.

[@mten8965]

🖒😎

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you M Ten.

[@andrewkolbiaz3170]

You are too slow what you do

[@trebledog]

Thank you sir. I'm so tired of bushwhackers breaking down on me and not knowing how to fix them. I'll let you know how I do.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks let no my friend.