Insider Secrets! Stihl, Husqvarna and Echo Blowers BIGGEST Fails and Most Common Issues

Today I let you in on EVERYTHING wrong with the Stihl, Husqvarna and Echo handheld blowers with links to show you how to repair every issue!
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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[@Chickanic]

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[@wallebo]

Another all killer, no filler video. Kudos! I love these comparison videos. It give us consumers food for thought.

[@chrisz9213]

I work for a City in California and have replaced 5 on off switches on the Husqvarna 125

[@wallebo]

Thanks for your thoughtful reply. For 15 years I lived in Pleasanton, CA which is east of San Francisco. Maybe we were neighbors. In any event, it is for sure that certain models fail in predictable ways. I love this channel. She does a great job. @@chrisz9213

[@robertblacksmith4355]

I'm still using my "Shin-Daiwa" EB-240 over 40 yrs old lolJust did a major tune -up on it!

[@purdunetae2995]

It would be great to have a database of small engine equipment. Like this, letting us know what are the common issues. For instance, knowing it's a good idea to change out the fuel line before the factory one disintegrates.

[@SunriseLAW]

OMG, I was thinking the same thing based on my very recent Muryama 85-t repair AND a repair last year on a Honda pressure washer engine. The engines surged a lot but run OK when the choke was part-way on (but not all the way on or off... sort of in the middle). In both cases the problem went away when I cut the stretched-out inch (or so) of the fuel line that goes into the carb. That allowed a tight fit w/o any minuscule air leaks. That condition typically gets diagnosed as a carburetor problem, such as a dirty carb. In both cases, I cleaned the carburetor, re-installed it, still had the problem so I know it was the gas lines. BTW: gas lines on some of the older equipment turns to gel inside due to the alcohol in our gas. Some gas seeps thru so it starts, but it won't run for long. It tends to affect the portion of the fuel line in-or-near the gas tank.

[@raymondfrick5654]

Agree 1000 percent

[@knine8154]

Two words, "chickanic"

[@psquire45]

We used to call them forums... and with thier demise came the end of knowledge

[@smitty4912]

I bought a Husky BT125 Backpack blower years ago and it never failed me but over the years it started losing power so I decided to change the plug, fuel lines and filter, clean the aresstor screen and rebuild the carburetor. When I went to our local small engine shop they told me only the carburetor was available and at a very hefty price which I declined to buy. To this day I still haven't found a carb kit which is all it needs run. Great machine but manufactures that don't supply parts for future repairs really get my goat!!

[@EdWeibe]

television repair used to be the same way. what? yes, we'd get models of tv's in our shop ( I was a benchman for our local shop) and we'd go stright to the issue. Zenith was one of the big ones. This profession here probably moreso, with clogs and burned up stuff. :) Nice work Chica.

[@brianhillis3701]

I miss the tubes. Still have an old tube radio. Works great but will be heartbroken when the next tube goes bad.

[@EdWeibe]

old old estate auctions. I get tubes.@@brianhillis3701

[@johnhyde5841]

I'm Team Echo for sure!! Blowers, saws, weedeaters, all much easier to work on, which is not very often!!

[@spoda81]

Best machines money can buy

[@CatDaddySteve]

Too bad they don't make a BIG timber falling saw😢

[@hime273]

​@@CatDaddySteve They make bigger saws... They just don't sell them in the US.

[@elultimo102]

@@hime273 Is this due to some EPA BS, like the reason we can't get Toyota Hi-lux diesel trucks?

[@hime273]

@@elultimo102 Not sure...I wouldn't be supprised if it were though.

[@user-lc1df9jd1u]

Thanks for the advice.

[@phillipwhite9907]

Love watching you when you have them shorts on FOXY MACANIK

[@joshkimmel2447]

Good info

[@mikemontgomery4378]

very nice video...thanks for sharing

[@alisaproctor7725]

I don't own any of these blowers, but if I did, I would absolutely love this video!!!

[@ron827]

Honesty, just pure HONESTY.

[@virgilcollins4925]

A lot of good information thank you very much

[@johnskitzis6540]

Great video! Really helps on making decision. Thank you!

[@mattb9664]

I tried to go with a Stihl vacuum but the local dealer didn't do enough to get me one before I needed it last season, and another big local dealer didn't want to wait on me in person on a Saturday morning, so I have the Husqvarna vacuum now from Lowes. First thing i did was tune it, and it's been great, and I'm able to drop start it just like a chainsaw. It's fine sucking leaves out of corners and along bed edges, and good for quick blowing after a mowing. Nice not having to get the BRG600 Magnum out all the time. Local Stihl dealers lost out this time because of their poor customer service.

[@delseckora5327]

Great review and side by side by side comparison.

[@tonylowell8422]

TY for the info

[@michaelbateman1867]

You are the best on information shared. Big fan!

[@garnellwalls3721]

Thank you, good information.

[@bobbystewart2605]

I’m biased but the echo blowers and trimmers r the best, imo. Saws can go either way, I use them both (cs310 -cs400/ms271 ) and I like them. Also have an old homelite but I like the feel of the echo and stihl more.

[@frankdrahos8569]

Thanks for the tips Bre! I have a Stihl BG55 that has plenty of hours on it. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us all year. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Good job

[@RickStorni]

Also remember to replace the air cleaner filter regularly or the blower can loose power when the air cleaner filter gets dirty. I have both the Still BG 86 and the Echo 2520 both are great blowers as i use them commercially on my landscape route everyday. Thanks Bree and Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@SteveM-426]

Yea, Found That Out With My Riding Mower!

[@Don-pq5gg]

Merry Christmas. Thanks for the tips!

[@charleshenderson1174]

Thanks beautiful.

[@ronpon1975]

Awesome video!!! I learn some from you everytime.

[@markoconnor7082]

Thanks Chickanic. I have both the Stijl and Husqvarna blowers and I will keep a lookout for the issues you pointed out 👍

[@markb.1259]

A+++ video!!! Thanks Bre!!!

[@johnboybane778]

Love your videos I work on all my equipment your videos keep me up to date thanks have a great Christmas

[@MakeitZUPER]

Another awesome presentation. Thanks again for all you do and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@carlwallace8412]

Nice to see you back up and running chick hope the storm wasn't to bad. Love the vids

[@davidwingrove6381]

Very informative video. Great information from a person that knows what they’re talking about.

[@samprofiler1511]

Thank you

[@skyepilotte11]

Thanks Bree...Merry Christmas and Happy,Prosperous New Year. 🎄🎆🎇

[@stevecrawley5450]

I always enjoy your content. For all of the reasons you just described is why I am sorry to say I went electric... I went through so many blowers over the years with different issues....

[@ohdirtracer]

I love this channel.

[@NiteGambler]

I own a Husqvarna 125B and the reason I bought it was it had more blowing power than the others. It ran good for a few years then It "seized" on me. Took it to a dealer and he diagnosed it like you said the bolt came loose in back of the fly wheel. Repairs were done and all bolts were lock tite. I use my blower 12 months a year. From leaves, grass to clearing of the snow in walkway, car. Too bad for this video being seen today as my repairs happened in July of this year. Great videos and honesty.

[@waynespears5664]

Another GREAT video from the Queen of small equipment repair.........................................................Fort Worth,Tx

[@numberone7674]

I just bought the Husqvarna 125B a couple months ago. Thanks for the tips.

[@DHGo-ex7ns]

Merry Christmas and Happy, Safe and Prosperous New Year to the Chickanic family. From a Chickanic student to a great teacher!

[@ILOVEMACHINES225]

thanks Bre i have a husqvarna 125b it has served me well over the yrs

[@bertgrau3934]

I bought a Poulan blower. Just a cheap one in 2010, and so far all I had to do is replace the fuel lines, fuel filter, air filter, carburetor, and spark plug. Starts on the 3rd pull when cold, 1st when warm. I changed out everything at the same time. Runs great, and does a good job for a small cheap blower.

[@phillipseaton7163]

Great video Bree merry Christmas

[@nicolabooth6075]

I've got a Stihl SH86 hand held vacuum/shredder for ages and she starts, runs, sucks and blows great, thanks for the absolutely great videos and keep up the great work and absolutely great videos my friend

[@whip-its_dad4239]

I have a Craftsman 4cycle blower that with regular maintenance has lasted me 16 years and I use it once a week during summer twice a week . Thanks for your small engine help .

[@talkradio5031]

I just ordered the 2620 flared tube for my 2520. I always wondered if that would work. Thank you for that excellent tip!

[@scottp2462]

I purchased the flat nozzle for my 2520 and I wasn’t impressed. It’s in the shed and I put the round tube back on. I wish they made a cone shaped nozzle like my old Hitachi has. The cone is superior at getting wet leaves moving.

[@davidlotspeich5547]

I paid the extra coin for the 2620, mainly because engine longevity is important to me, and I use my blower very regularly.

[@drcode4]

Learning a lot from your videos. You already saved me with your spark arrestor burn off trick. Thought my trimmer had a MAJOR problem because it was bogging bad. Burned off the screen and just like new. (I was mixing too much oil in my gas.) Thank you!

[@cwcole]

Thanks for the honest review. We have the Stihl BG 56 C-E. It's probably 10 years old by now. It works well for cleaning off the mowers, driveway, and porch. It also works well on light powdery snow. As far as blowing leaves across the yard. It works, but not efficiently. Our on/off switch is a spring-loaded rocker type that returns back to the on position. As far as the spring assist goes, we have not had any issues yet, but I will use the repair method I saw in your previous video when it does fail. I don't think ours has a spark arrester screen. I was checking the Stihl trimmer screens and looks at the blower and did not see one.

[@hahaha9076]

Awesome tips. I have the bg56, and I replaced the fuel line and filter in the tank but didn't clean the carby. It wouldn't start, but it still doesn't. Cheers

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

I like all my echo saws looking maybe to get a leaf blower , thanks for the videos

[@bobwalton4879]

I have the Stihl, same model, have had it for YEARS! and it has been a champ with no issues.

[@Canuck014]

Thanks again for another great video and hope you’re having a good winter. I’ve been fortunate it seems, I have a Husqvarna 125B, purchased 13 years ago and only had to do a diaphragm replacement 2 years ago. Other than that no issues, it’s run awesome. Maybe it’s due to using Husqvarna oil and cleaning and storing properly. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉 Ray

[@Frostytravels]

Merry Christmas to you and your family little miss.

[@MrJackNFrost]

Thanks, you inspired me to fix my 5 year old Stihl BG56C, it died the other day. Fortunately all it needed was a new spark plug and a little tuning.

[@billthepainter5106]

I've had a Stihl BG85 for more than 20 years and it still works great. Aside from normal maintenance and cleaning and always using Stihl oil, I've never had a problem with it. They are great units.

[@M22Research]

Same, but even longer than 20 years. I did replace the carburetor a couple years ago… parts can be an issue on over 20 year old equipment.

[@tjlovesrachel]

What stihl oil do you run? Bc I stay away from that stuff all forms like the plague

[@billthepainter5106]

The full synthetic stuff mixed with ethanol free 89 octane

[@tjlovesrachel]

@@billthepainter5106 okay gotcha... imma still run my belray... but the ethanol free Gas is really good..good luck and merry Christmas

[@RustyClam]

Great video. I have a four stroke Makita that I found in the trash over 10 years ago. I cleaned the carburetor. It’s been running ever since the only thing I have done is change the primer bulb I use it and my neighbors use it starts up every time, the deal is they have to use my gas. It’s still running strong.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Great comparison Bre! I have a Stihl BG86 and i love it. It starts easy and does everything i need it to do as a homeowner. 👍🇺🇸

[@NotALot-xm6gz]

I wish I’d ponied up the extra money for the 86 as the 56 works great, but I find myself changing hands every 3-4 minutes as the vibration numbers my fingers.

[@ronaldcastleberry9389]

I have the BG55 never had a problem. I love it. I also have a Stihl 028AV, a 017 and 251 powersaw. I had a problem starting my 028 saw this year. Took me a while to find out the diaphragm spring was too weak to pump gas. Never had this happen before. Thank you Bre for all of your information. I am 75 years old and still learning. Also, I still use Ethanol gas in all of my equipment, 87Oct. I do use Stihl oil.

[@travispolson4615]

I would love to see a video like this about backpack blowers

[@daveschuetrum576]

I bought an Echo PB-1000 brand new decades ago. Still runs great! Had to replace a couple gas tanks and spark plugs now and again.

[@Bobbydazzlla]

You're always good for a thumbs up. Hope you all have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Kisses from an Australian (Summer) Christmas xx

[@rudolfmusic4403]

beautyfull video

[@MidAtlanticRadioRepair]

Here is how I know you really work on these. My Stihl 56C (5 years old) had the bolts come loose 3 weeks ago. I thought I was buying a new blower. I did take the time to dismantle the blower out of curiosity and found that one bolts was backed out and jamming the pull start. I did reassemble it with some blue loctite and hopefully that is fixed for good. Unfortunately, when it jammed I messed up the pull assist spring and had to replace it as well. If that has any more issues I will get the non-assist setup for it. Thanks for your great videos!!

[@southernokie3430]

Dain I got a old shindawia blower I mean over 10 yrs still runs good but bought a new battery it’s heck of blower

[@mvblitzyo]

I have a Stihl BG85 it works great but I wanna make sure I keep it way , im an arborist but I use this at home , its basically for the front porch .. thanks for so many great videos of awesome information .. Joe the tree guy

[@davidcoblentz7468]

Have 56c stihl love it had it for 11 years of hard use still going strong. Mine doesn't have the easy start.

[@colinweir5807]

Another great video with simply stated, straight forward information. All the best to your and your family for 2024. 🐯

[@firengine103]

Bre, You did it again!! My Stihl blower just started to lose power and using your link to a video 2 years old I was able to clean the spark arrester and restore power to like new Thanks!!

[@Chickanic]

Glad I could help!

[@kbjerke]

I really like my ECHO ES-210! Never had a problem with it, but if I ever did, I know you'd help me repair it! Thanks, and Merry Christmas, Bre!! ❤❤

[@roberthoffman4713]

Another great video of the good the bad and the ugly of the blowers. Where I live I have 2 stihl dealers very close to me. One of my old co-workers opened up his own stihl dealership and even if I have to drive a little further I buy my stuff from him. I buy a bunch of general replacement parts from him also. I use the local shops for all the stuff in between. They actually asked where I purchased my stuff because they know that I didn't buy the items from them. They now offer me a discount on the parts I get from them. They know that I will always buy most of the stuff from my friend of over 30 years. Plus if I ever run into something all I have to do is call him and usually he knows what all I have checked before calling, and he just says this is what usually causes this or that and bingo it's up and running in no time. The flattened out tip on the blower tube makes a huge difference in the performance of the blower. The price of the echo seems much lower than for the stihl. I had purchased a shredder/blower kit that came with the flater tip. My friend said that on the cheaper stihl leaf blowers if the persons not happy that he will heat the end and flatten it out and 99% of the time that makes the customer happy. Please keep making videos on new stuff and fixing the used.

[@Gearoid35]

Happy christmas Bre and family

[@murphymmc]

Those little carburetors on most of the tools appear to be elevation sensitive. Factory tuned will be as good as your correlation to whatever the factory elevation is to yours. I bought an inexpensive trimmer, pretty sure it's an MTD with whomever brand stamp. It never did run right....until I watched Steve's Small Engine Saloon show the proper technique. I bought a set of the goofy, proprietary tipped screwdrivers (cheap set) from the jungle store site, did the adjustment, it runs very well. I do my own repair and maintenance on my stuff, though I have way more experience with my contractor power tools than small engines, so channels like yours are high value. Thanks.

[@WisconsinEric]

Echo says their carbs are set at the factory for sea level to 1,100' of elevation. If you operate at or above 1,100' the factory setting will be too rich, that is why they offer the free adjustment within 30days. My elevation is 1,010' and my Echo's run well but would likely run a little better if leaned out a touch. I will be picking up a cheap set of carb tools like you did

[@garybarchas4984]

I truly appreciate your videos. I have saved a ton of money and at 70 years old, I need every penny of it! Lol

[@theboyfat2]

I have a Stihl blower which would bog down when I opened the throttle. I thought I had carb problems. Turns out the exhaust was plugged up with crud. It now runs great.

[@claycox6818]

Love the honest review! I am in lawn care and use BR 800 magnum backpack blowers on my customers lawns. Really like them and since I started using them 2 years ago (after my Ryobi backpack blower failed and the new one I bought failed within 3 months) none of the Stihl 800s have failed (Keeping my fingers crosses). With that said, I have tried Ryobi and Stihl string trimmers as well and they have all failed. I do realize that the Ryobi is not a commercial trimmer or blower, but those had served me really well prior to going into lawn care when I used them daily. With that being said, I decided to try a Husqvarna 525L string trimmer and after 3 years of using them, that is all I use. I have 3 of them for me and my crew. I ended up needing to buy a hedge trimmer since so many of my clients wanted that service, so I bought a Stihl HS45. Literally, after the first tank of gas, I started having problems with the carb. I could adjust it for the next tank of gas and it would run fine, but after the next fill up, I would have to adjust the carb again. I got fed up and bought a Husqvarna 522HD60S. The guys on my crew love it. Bought it about 8 months ago and have used it many times. The last hedge trimming we did one of the guys asked me what I was doing to keep it so sharp and running so well. (I service all of my own equipment.) I told him that I hadn't done anything to it other then clean the blades between use since we bought it. Long story short, I really LOVE my Husqvarna equipment. It is a bit expensive, but I don't have problems with it. I haven't tried any of the small blowers you commented on since I still use my Ryobi 40V hand held blower for quick efficient (hand held) blowing when we do hedges and it works really well. The only issue with them is that the batteries aren't really designed for professional lawn care in that they don't last long enough, but with a well charged 4 amp hour battery, I can use it at my home not have to put on a backpack blower. For hand held blowers for a home owner, I think the Ryobi 40V blower is the best way to go as long as you have either 4 amp or 6 amp hour batteries to use. I can blow everything on my 1 acre property with one 4 amp hour battery. The power from it is great and is generally as good as a gas powered blower just a bit slower. On the contrary, it would not be good for a professional since the batteries cost so much, and you don't get the air flow (CFMs) or the air speed that a backpack blower can provide. Thanks for the great videos! I really enjoy watching them and learning a bit along the way!

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Thanks Bre, Merry Christmas. 🙏🇺🇲

[@Chickanic]

Merry Christmas to you! Thanks so much for watching the last couple years!

[@jamessmith7691]

I'm a Husqvarna hugger but you make echo sound pretty good.

[@craiglarge5925]

Stihl spark arrestor screen is solved with ice pick or small long shank Phillips screwdriver and poke away !

[@billbaber6653]

Have the BG 85 35 years only problem spark arrester locked had to replace muffler, I lov Stihl and Merry Christmas. Thanks for info.

[@williamgrissom1995]

I think you could cure the Stihl issues with a new regular starter assembly and put lock tight on those bolts behind the fly wheel. The husky sound like the best one out of the box. I wonder if you can buy different fuel lines to replace husky's. If they aren't shaped specially for that blower, then a regular fuel line from another brand might fix the issue. Great video. 😎👍

[@johnfilce9236]

I've got that Husqvarna and I've always found I need to fiddle with the choke for cold starting. I also did need to adjust for that bogging down issue. Other than that, pretty good!

[@jamesgroves5294]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🙏🏿🇺🇸

[@kcMan7938]

I owned a poulan pro blower vac , that after a couple years became hard to start . I always used stabil in the fuel and got tired of it not running , and bought an Echo blower which is great .

[@beverlyc.8175]

Please do a video on the Echo PB580t (common problems, etc.) Thank you and Happy Holidays.

[@wg4405]

Yep Stihl has the best fuel lines . I buy it from my local Mom and Pop Mower shop that is a Stihl dealer . I try to put the Stihl fuel line in everything I work on . I took care of that spark arrestor screen in my Stihl blower , it will never plug up again 💥

[@spoda81]

I've had my echo blower now for going on 12 years now and I haven't had one issue with it and I use mine year round for blowing light snow as well best unit along with my echo weed trimmer have had no issues with either one.

[@themowerman]

Good afternoon from across the pond... That easy start on the Stihl is a pain in the rear end... Hope all is good

[@Chickanic]

Hey Mick! Hope all is well! A very Merry Christmas to ya'll!

[@johngibson3837]

Had issues bout two year ago, first new spring three pulls and stuffed second spring same so got board with that idea, another new spring and filled that area with an epoxy, so was a delete and had worked fine ever since

[@themowerman]

@@johngibson3837 good idea

[@johnnordin3019]

I have had the Husqvarna blower, hedge trimmer and chain saw for more than 15 years. I have replaced the fuel line on the blower once in that time but not the other machines. It was easy fix with no other issues. The blower gets the most use but the others do not sit unused. Being they are in Minnesota, they only get non-ethanol premium fuel. In all they have performed flawlessly.

[@litewatefitr]

Love this channel....

[@jeremymcauliff8485]

Still running a 2012 model year Echo PB-250LN blower. Cant even begin to count the gallons of fuel ive run through it. Only problem was a failed ignition coil which was covered under the 5 year warranty. Great handheld blower!

[@badbob]

I just purchased the stihl BR450. As far as air power goes, I don’t know about the rest but stihl rates there air power in NEWTONS as well as CFM. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

[@jim8027]

Bought a 125B in 2009 and have never had any issue with it. Just replaced the spark plug, air filter and fuel filter as general maintenance. Starts super easy and works great. Plenty of power. Very good blower.

[@shabadoo24]

After using a cheap Weed eater blower for over 15 years, I bought a new Stihl BG 50. Bought from a local dealer. The warranty is longer when bought with Stihl mix oil. The weed eater cost me 100 dollars. Still running, the only things I bought besides gas, a spark plug and primer bulb.

[@rivermutant4190]

My Echo BG 50 has been kicking as for years.

[@tomseim]

WOW! You will never see these comments in their ads. Thanks!

[@waterbourne9282]

I have the Stihl Combi system and one of the attachments I have is the blower. It is simply fantastic. It has 3 fans in it and 497 cfm, and retails at around USD150. The guy in the shop said I'd never use a broom again. I use it for all sorts of things on top of the usual leaf blowing- blowing out gutters, blowing off sanding dust prior to painting, blowing out my garages and commercial buildings, anything where I need strong air pressure. I chuckle to myself when I see people using those anaemic ones. A great accessory.

[@SunriseLAW]

Brooms reminded me.... Battery or plug-in Electric air blowers are awesome for indoor cleaning, even for cars. Outdoor use, not so much.

[@marklubecke4854]

Six years on Stihl BG56, year round use, grass, leaves, snow, etc. no issues, never in for service, auto on after shutdown. Easy to start, have owned others, won't be going back.

[@gordsmith7708]

Hi Bre ,,,,, cheers 🍻