How To Replace The Carburettor on a Makita EB5300TH Blower

[@jeanclaude521]

Thanks from France ! I have the same problem and I was afraid to do it by myself. With your tuto it will be much easier…

[@KurtGuenther]

THANK YOU! I bought this blower because of your original review and I found it not working this year. I was sure it was the carb, but I was worried about attempting to replace the carb. Your step by step instructions were all I needed. Now it runs like a charm. Thank you again!

[@MrGardener18]

that's great mate. I'm glad the video helped.

[@poisedonis]

You need to use pure gas. Non ethonal gas. The ethonal evaporates and gums up the carb. If you cant get pure gas, use a gas stabilizer

[@brettshorticulture2698]

Great video mate 👍 I bought this Makita blower about a week ago now and it's brilliant. The price was very good for a top brand machine. This video about the carb will certainly be a useful one. Thanks for posting it on KZbin 👍

[@MrGardener18]

It's a quality pieces of kit and for the price I don't think you can do better. Just watch out for the carb.

[@brettshorticulture2698]

@@MrGardener18 Thank you for pointing that out mate and for sharing your experience with the machine 👍

[@robbiedee02]

I my blower starts fine but after 5 min it starts too bog out when I rev it and then eventually stops ‘ and then I got let it sit for 20 min till it start again and does tha same thing again . Do u think I should change tha carb ‘ it hasn’t done much work the leaf blower 20hrs about.

[@robbiedee02]

Could u give me some advice plz

[@Elon_Trump]

Thanks for sharing! Finally having to do a tune up on mine after 4 years 🎉 your vid is a big help +1 sub

[@tonym6108]

I think it's E10 petrol sat in the tank for a while which ruins the carb. I am told the ethanol separates and condenses. some lawn mower dealers won't cover the warranty now if you use E10 (they recommend Alkylite petrol)

[@MrGardener18]

This problem happen before and continued once they switched to E10. I've tried leaving it dry, I've tried with aspen The results is the same. The only way to avoid it is to run it every week and let not let the fuel get to old as you said.

[@kikimoruko]

I too am experiencing this problem, it starts 1st or 2nd pull every time and will tick over all day long if you let it but as soon as you touch the throttle it will stall. I stripped my carb expecting a blockage in the main jet but it was spotless and close examination of the filters in the tank and carb body would suggest any particles entering the main body is highly unlikely. Before I buy a replacement did you consider changing the metering diaphragm and other gaskets as an alternative to just replacing the whole carb? Mine is just over a year old and hasn't done any work. Can anyone shed some light or the cause for it to stop working, it can't be wear and blockage seems unlikely even though all the classic symptoms are all there.

[@MrGardener18]

That is exactly what happens to ours. like you I've clean the carb expecting a blockage but nothing. It seems it's a fault with this specific blower or carb. I think it's definitely worth getting the replacement parts for the carb to see if that works rather than forking out for a whole new carb. Please do let me know if it works I hope it does.

[@kikimoruko]

@@MrGardener18 I really have put this one under the microscope and the only thing that stops me from buying the gaskets and metering diaphragm is the little one way valve in the carb body which does not appear to be replaceable, it seems to be working but you cant tell just by sucking and blowing on it. if this is the cause then it has to be a new carb. I can email you the pictures if you would find it helpful.

[@paulmarley754]

@@kikimoruko hello can you tell me what was the out come in the end for the problem you had, mine did the same thing after less than a year so I got a replacement machine but now into the second season it has happened again, I blame a breakdown of fuel left in the machine for a long period. You mentioned the one way valve in the carb but what was the end result. TIA

[@kikimoruko]

@@paulmarley754 Hi Paul, sorry I only noticed your post late last night. I studied this problem for ages then as I didn't need the blower I put it to the back of the shed until this morning when I ordered a new carb from the link given earlier. The only thing I am sure of is that there is absolutely no wear on any of the metal parts so I'm thinking that it must be some deterioration of the rubber parts although I have failed to find any perforations in the diaphragm. After looking at it again this morning, replacing the metering diaphragm and gaskets may well have solved the problem for less than half the price.

[@pedrosmits]

@@kikimorukowe solved this problem. You need to buy a micro D screwdriver. You can adjust the carb in full throttle. Put the screwdriver in the little hole on the back. There’s a little 4 mm pocket with a D-screw. You need to adjust it, turn it counter clockwise. Look at your ignitor, it’s likely too white. A signal you need an richer fuel mix.

[@jasongardener3425]

Great seeing, what some may feel is a difficult job, done and shown in away that's made simple, great video 👌👍

[@MrGardener18]

thanks, Jason.

[@shaw9673]

how you finding this blower now ... just ordered one today

[@goldengearmechanics]

hello mr gardener i would like to ask you what we will you do when the starter has lossen! the engne is not running on MakitaEB 5300TH

[@MrGardener18]

Could you clarify. The starter has loosen?

[@michelleguestgornall]

Hi there. I changed the carb but unfortunately it’s still cutting out on full throttle. Do you have any other suggestions? Maybe spark plug? Thanks so much. Michelle

[@MrGardener18]

@@michelleguestgornall usually changing the carb dose it at least for a while. In terms of other options checking the spark plug, fuel filter and general engine maintenance would be a good place to check. The spark arrestor in the exhaust can be a problem getting clogged up.

[@TheFullyChargedGardener]

😀 nice one chap. Good tip abut the photo - can save a lot of head scratching and frustration 😀

[@MrGardener18]

thank mate

[@svengalil]

Great video, where did you buy thr carb from?

[@MrGardener18]

here's a link to where i brought mine or search Makita Carburetor 161517- 9www.partshopdirect.co.uk/makita-carburetor-p161517-9

[@svengalil]

Brilliant, thank you @@MrGardener18

[@AnthonyHitmanFiore]

Have you thought about running it on aspen, that way the carb won't foul if left for long periods

[@MrGardener18]

It's far to expensive for me to running aspen all the time but I am planning at the end of the season to get some aspen to run though and sit in the tank whilst I'm not using it and hopefully that will stop it going again.

[@chrisclark2356]

@@MrGardener18 i have had the same problem even when using aspen fuel i have seen other videos about other leaf blowers they say its something to do with carbon buildup in the exhaust

[@MrGardener18]

@@chrisclark2356 I've tried cleaning the exhaust no joy. Now I just buy a new carb each year it's not perfect but it works for me.

[@xenodrew]

Do you have the part number for the carburettor?

[@MrGardener18]

Here's link to where you can get itwww.lsengineers.co.uk/makita-carburettor-eb5300-mg5300-4-161517-9.html

[@xenodrew]

@@MrGardener18 many thanks for that! Don't think the E10 petrol really agrees with this unit!

[@hansahmedzai5331]

Please can you provide the link to where you bought the carb from. I have same model and can’t find it anywhere. Thanks.

[@MrGardener18]

here's the link www.partshopdirect.co.uk/makita-carburetor-p161517-9/ if that doesn't work just search "Makita Carburetor 161517-9" and it will come up. I hope this helps.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Great stuff, I'm no good at this sort of thing

[@MrGardener18]

To be honest nor am I that why I like to video them so I can practice and have a record of how to do it next time.

[@ParkersGardens]

How long have you had it?

[@MrGardener18]

we've had it for over 4 years now and sandly been thought 2 carbs.

[@ParkersGardens]

@@MrGardener18 Good to know. Enjoyed the video 👍

[@kevinmills5293]

@@MrGardener18 what do you do to prepare it for long term storage?

[@MrGardener18]

@@kevinmills5293 according to the manual your supposed to drain the tank then run the engine till dry and then put a bit of oil in the engine. Personal I think the best thing to do is get a bit of aspen fuel (1l would be fine) and run that through and then you can just leave it with some aspen in the tank.

[@kevinmills5293]

@@MrGardener18 okay, so you’ve told me what the manual says but what do you actually do? I ask because I was going to get the Mikita blower for the easy starting (my old 2 stroke is an absolute swine to start) but changing the carb every 2 years puts me off.

[@cmason5203]

thanks!!

[@pedrosmits]

You need to adjust the carb. You need an D-screwdriver and give it more fuel in high. Use the little pocket in the back, there’s a small hole for the screwdriver.

[@MrGardener18]

It's something I've tried and it's not made a difference thanks for the suggestion.