Leaf blower starts but won't stay running finally fixed

[@kevinvo2967]

Thanks millions man. I almost dropped my blower in the trash can. I found your video after search in KZbin and followed it. My blower now works beautifully like new. 😊😊😊Hey, I owe you.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you very much!

[@phxtonash]

I like how you cut the fuel lines on an angle like that to stick them through

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks it took a while to figure it out.

[@johnsidley2913]

The NJ address 9th No 👎 i

[@oleson788]

I’m 14 and I love watching you taryl fixes all and mustie 1 I am the only one in my school that can rebuild a small engine and a carburetor because of you guy i have been making money doing those things thank you so much

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No problem Shadow Gaming and thanks for the comment

[@scottfirman]

I told my grandson if you can repair things, you will never have a lack of things to do. I got into snowmobile repair living in Michigans snowmobile playground. I can no longer do them because of my health but still work on small engines.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@scottfirman thats an amazing resume. Thanks for sharing

[@johndallis9901]

I’m 14 too and I love fixing small engines, because of this bloke and many others! I can fix chainsaws, mowers, whipper snippers, boat engines. You name it. I just love it, such a great hobby

[@randygriffin5980]

I love your channel so much I guess I went back and watch most of your back vids and have got some of my friends to to watch as well . I have a small shop behind my house and work on most everything love it so much . I just had the luckiest day of my small engine repair days three days before thanksgiving I was going home through the rich part of town and saw this woman putting a bunch of Stihl weed eaters and two stihl chainsaws by the road so I stopped and ask was she getting rid of them and she said I could have them they looked good and was freaking out I was about to get them . Then she told me her husband had passed a few months back and was cleaning out the carport then she told me there was a big radius mower at the house that I could have if I could get it so I went to the house and it was a two year 61 inch gravely radius more looked about new I went and got my trailer as fast as I could . The best part of it all there was nothing wrong with any of it but carburetor cleaning fresh gas , three saws two blowers one a back pack all were stihls I still can’t believe it love your vids be safe

[@randygriffin5980]

And two weed eaters

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Wow.. it's like Christmas!

[@randygriffin5980]

I made a boo boo on it I said it was a 61 “ deck it was a 60 with a 24 hp Kawasaki motor got them all running

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@randygriffin5980 nice work.

[@RcFlashlight]

I know I'm late, but wow that is pure luck! I don't know what I would do if I got a free gravely. That sounds like the dream for small engine guys.

[@bradleyjohnson452]

I just bought one of these for $10 with similar issues. Thanks for the video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem Bradley Johnson

[@benwillard6751]

That was fantastic! I can't wait to attempt the repairs to mine. Thanks for such a clear concise yet detailed video!!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it helped

[@rickeymitchell8620]

I like the way you cut your fuel lines to insert them. I have been using the wire insertion tool to do mine. That is a good and effective tip I will use in the future. Thank you. Great video as usual. Your calm an systematic troubleshooting process is what attracted me to your channel.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I appreciate that. Thank you Rickey Mitchell for your time.

[@rickeymitchell8620]

@@HomeGaragechannel your videos are always worth the time sir. Thank you.

[@butler386]

Haven't used my blower in a long time so it is in need of carb and lines I am sure. I should get it fixed. Thanks for the video's Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes thanksgiving was great. Thanks D Butler.

[@dantaylor3233]

Hands down the simplest guide on how to tune a carb I’ve ever seen. Awesome video! You saved two of my hand me down machines!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Wow, thanks!

[@brodyhonea5176]

having the same problem with 3 blowers right now, I will try adjusting the carb since they are already serviced thoroughly, thank you so much for the great videos. Happy holidays and may God Bless You

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Good luck and thank you Brody Honea

[@watermanone7567]

Great video, My blower is the only piece of equipment that I leave fuel in and I use engineered fuel. I also use it in the winter to blow light snow away from my garage and house doors. That was very strange gray stuff in the carb. I recently had a Champion generator in my shop that had some kind of sticky stuff in the entire fuel system, looked like honey. Ran great after a complete tank flush and fuel system and carb cleaning. Thanks for that video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Waterman one

[@nashkairo4863]

instablaster

[@spacecowboy98]

Yeah I've got to fix my Ryobi gas blower. I went to Home Depot and got the Ryobi battery backpack blower. I returned it becuz the Ryobi backpack blower was just too big and storing it was a problem for me. Also maneuvering in tight spaces around the green house and corners of the house was restricting. So I picked up the Ryobi 40v electric leaf blower with a handle and that works out better for storage and occasional use. I may have to return to this video when I decide to work on the gas blower. I'm going to fix it and have 2 blowers to choose from. Thanks for putting this up!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for sharing your situation and no problem.

[@nicksteffen8164]

Just cleaned my weed wacker like this and now it runs great! Thanks!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you're welcome Nick Steffen

[@ClassicTV4U]

This looks like my Ryobi model #09053. I was going to try and dismantle/rebuild the old carb, but I am going to buy a replacement carb, get the machine running, and then clean the old carb and keep it for a backup. Good tutorial video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice choice, makes perfect sense to me. good luck with it.

[@sandipbhattacharjee3304]

Thank you. Mine is smaller and fairly different. Nevertheless, I was able to use your instructions and manage to get ours going again. Ours is 15 years old and it's our favorite.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it helped and nice work

[@dobermanguy9437]

I do leave fuel in my generator and my lawn mower and my weed eaters and all that equipment but I start them up regularly and I top them off with fresh ethanol-free fuel your videos are awesome

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's a very good way of making sure they'll keep working. Thank you Stan Z.

[@wikeddf]

Great video man! I have that exact same Ryobi blower vac that I’ve had for 5 years. Been great but unfortunately this year wasn’t that good because it started having running problems and I did do some adjustments to the carburetor but still not running right as it is. So I decided not to be bother fixing this thing until I bought a homelite branded blower vac a week ago, it’s the same blower as the Ryobi but I’m hoping the homelite should last longer than my Ryobi but will see.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Good luck please let us know how it works out.

[@digger26]

Interesting video. I've watched a bunch of these now and torn apart my Echo 259LN 3 times. It is still dying after all my efforts. It starts quickly and runs fine until it warms up and then quits and won't restart until it cools down. Then the cycle repeats. I've changed to a new plug, new air filter and gas filter. I have take the carb apart and washed everything even though I don't store fuel in it. I have cleaned the spark arrester even though it didn't need it. Yes, I'm stumped! Your video indicates I may have to play with the carb settings. I guess I have no other choice but to tr this. For you Home Garage, my only critic is that at times you did a great job of explaining why you were doing things (fuel lines) but at other times, you didn't provide the explanation. My thought is the people who are coming to your site aren't the experts and they need the background detail (at least I do), like, where is the spark arrester you mentioned and why does it need to be cleaned. Anyway, thumbs up! I appreciate you pointing me in a direction to try something else. I really like my Echo blower but am running out of patience. And of course, the price line on these things is such that if you need to pay for service you may as well trash it. Keep up the good videos. I'll subscribe.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you I'll try to do a better job in explaining my reasons why I do what I do in my videos.

[@fitfogey]

Did you ever figure out why your echo blower quits after warming up? Mine does the exact same thing. Runs like a dream for a minute or so then dies completely and won’t run again until it completely cools down then does it all over again. Thanks in advance.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@fitfogey depending on the model of echo blower, replace the fuel cap or the tank vent.

[@fitfogey]

@@HomeGaragechannel Great I’ll try that thank you!

[@digger26]

​@@fitfogey How I overcame the problem you are having is I ran a lot of carb cleaner through it and changed what I thought was good gas. It took a few times but after doing this, it started to stay running so not sure which was the problem. It runs from cold and as long as I keep it running I'm okay but, if I shut it down it won't restart until it is cold again. With the way it works now, and the fact that I have replaced everything else, I'm now convinced it is the coil. I'm in Ontario Canada and the price of the coil is way too expensive and not worth buying. If you are in the USA you can likely get one at an affordable price.

[@bartbeauprez9953]

I did also replace the fuel lines and the torch after that the trimmer started but stopped after a few seconds , cleaned carburator etc....but finally I find out that the I connected the fuellines wrong . So I could prime and start but stopped as soon the primed fuel was consumed.... thanks to this video I got the idea to check the fuellines.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Bart Beauprez for the comment.

[@rcstl8815]

For those playing along at home, run some carb cleaner through the center of the fuel cap. If it is restricted, the engine will starve under load.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice tip although I've only seen that problem a couple of time

[@DDEENY]

That's a helpful tip to remove the fuel from the tank when through using the tool, even though the tool is used frequently. We're living in an ethanol fuel era so we need to adjust. Back in the day before ethanol, my gas blowers ran great and were so reliable. Now that's all changed and is surely the reason that pre-mixed ethanol-free fuel is being sold, but it's ungodly expensive.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I completely agree with you on that

[@johnaldrich2074]

I just picked up one of these style blowers from work the other day. We moved to a new shop and I found the blower and an Echo GT 225 trimmer in a junk pile. Problem with my blower is the starter pulley was worn down because the pawls on the flywheel were stuck causing the plastic cams to break off. I found another similar blower on Ebay for 50 dollars and hopefully the starter is good. It's a weird design how the recoil is because you need to remove the blower housing and the fan to access the starter assembly. Also the exhaust is routed through the blower housing, but that might have been a decent idea.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes these are definitely unique

[@thepragmatic6383]

I have the same blower which also seems to be running out of air or gas I should say. With your video, I believe that I will be able to give it a second "wind", no pun intended.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice, hope you getting it working again.

[@markharris4260]

Great video , it's usually the carb is full of gunk from sitting up too long , but always check the exhaust and ignition too

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Mark Harris!

[@benjaminleslie3155]

The process to winterize my 2-cycle equipment is pretty straightforward. I treat one gallon of gas with stabilizer, fill some of the tank, purge the bulb ten times, run it for two minutes and then dump the remaining gas back into the can,and finally, i run the motor until it's bone dry, I mean you need to press the purge bulb until there is no more fuel in the bulb and lines. That's at least how i do it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that pretty much the way i do it too. so far so good. thanks for the comment

[@fullblastman]

Used to run ethanol "enhanced" shuel in my equipment with a problem every season. Started using ethanol "free" fuel and haven't had a single break down in 3 seasons just replaced air filter and put fuel preservative in my fuel.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yep, best advice ever

[@davidanderson3944]

2 cycles are sooo sooo touchy!! I always have a problem with them.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are absolutely correct about that.

[@Subzero9767-u2g]

4 cycle is way better because has more torque

[@nashguy207]

Yes I leave fuel in all my 2 stroke equipment all the time but I'M a company and not a homeowner. I have never seen grey gunk like that in a filter or a carb before. Great video as always!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks nashguy207. What kind of company is it?

[@nashguy207]

@@HomeGaragechannel Commercial Landscaping company we use our blowers pretty much everyday our trimmers wi;; sit somje in the winter but the oil i use has fuel stabilizer in it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@nashguy207 nice. How long have you been doing this?

[@nashguy207]

@@HomeGaragechannel About 12 years but i have always liked working on engines and stuff i started tinkering on lawn mowers when i was about 10 - 12 years old

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@nashguy207 you're ahead of me in experience then.

[@Patrick4959]

I use my leaf blower with fuel stabilizer in the fuel and no carburator issues whatsoever except the odd spark plug change but other than that a good tool for my yard chores and i think that engine short block replacement but easily fixable though online on that type since you cannot replace the piston and and rings but ideal for those not wanting to fiddle around with the piston and cylinder assembly

[@HomeGaragechannel]

possibly rebuild it but a cheap blower is just so easy nowadays.

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel yes i guess it depends on what's out there etc

[@tomvogel2507]

I like the way you explain, being a novice this is very helpful

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johngomez4562]

You just g😊a be me what I have been researching for and which was the high side and the low stem. There are lots of videos, But no one state which is high or low to include the marking,your video is the best. Sign from JG in Corona CA

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, these setting are only for this machine, You can't necessarily use the setting I made on this one.

[@jonathankuhn7837]

Riobi is probebly one of my favorite no super cheap brands for stuff like that.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Ryobi is more popular than most people think.

[@scottcoleman7304]

@@HomeGaragechannel Ryobi can thank Home Depot for that popularity!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@scottcoleman7304 most definitely

[@RussellBooth1977]

I don't have my own leaf blower but my father only uses non ethanol fuel in his Honda GX25 powered leaf blower. That one has a compression pressure of 55 PSI but that's because it runs a decompression camshaft. It's 17 years old but it doesn't get used a whole lot !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that makes sense. its a 4 cycle right?

[@RussellBooth1977]

Yes it is, it's actually got the smaller GX25 4 stroke engine fitted. Having said that I have a 1996 model Victa 2 stroke lawnmower which was fully made in Australia that I pulled out of a kerbside collection, they ran a decompression valve right from the 1970's all the way through to the last of them which were built in 1999 where they omitted the decompression valve. They run Briggs and Stratton 4 stroke engines on the Victa lawnmower base now !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@RussellBooth1977 is the Victa a good mower?

[@catherinemastroianni5669]

This video is absolutely outstanding. You’re a legend.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I appreciate that.

[@JAM-zb2vh]

Thank you and Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Happy holidays to you too JA M.

[@geacmbo]

Hi, thanks for this quick tutorial, it has given me some insight on the L and & H adjustments, I do leave gas in the tank but I do my yard at least once every 2 weeks, so it's always in constant use . I do however have not been able to reach the point where when pressing full throttle it won't stay running, it actually stalls , just can't find that sweet spot , any pointers to adjusting the carburator is greatly appreciated.. thanks for the video .

[@HomeGaragechannel]

if it gets to that point, then it means, the carb is not able to deliver the correct fuel, even with adjustments and you'll either need to service the carb, or replace it.

[@geacmbo]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for replying, I did replace the carb, brand new one with fuel line, filters, gaskets and the carburator all new... I carefully reassembled then primed and after lots of pulling finally got it running, and that's because I copied same setting from the old carb, that's how it suddenly ran, however after doing the adjustments you mention it did improve but if I pull that throttle all the way it will stall, the only way to keep it running at high speed is using the lever to hold the throttle at a certain point, otherwise I have to keep pressing and releasing... I'm just curious if there is a default setting of the needles the H & L , based on where the blower will operate, I'm pretty much at 150ft above sea level, but it doesn't mean the new carb is shipped with those specs in mind... Thanks for your reply tho.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I see, thanks for the info, unfortunately there are not pointers that I could give to you at least thru comments as the thread would be back and forth , several times. It takes experience to tune, and your best bet would be to ask for someone near you to help out.

[@heathwilson2572]

Home garage I got my Husqvarna 125 B hand held blower going the vent in the gas cap was close bought new cap and replaced it started right up 2 pulls runs good

[@HomeGaragechannel]

excellent work

[@dianeross7611]

That’s awesome keep up the great work!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you. I appreciate you watching.

[@dianeross7611]

@@HomeGaragechannel your welcome

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Good job. You’re not the first person in there. Two different fuel lines. I bet the down tube would make a huge difference. What was that stuff plugging the screen?

[@smallengines1018]

The spark arrestor?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

i believe you're right. I think its the metal from the filter corroding.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@smallengines1018 the spark arrestor sits over the muffler outlet and keeps sparks from flying out of it.

[@smallengines1018]

@@HomeGaragechannel no no.no I know I thought he or she was asking what the spark arestor was

[@scottfirman]

Its the weight in the fuel filter. Take one out and look at it. Over time, they break down and end up in the fuel. Use a file on the metal weight over a paper towel. Look familiar?

[@scottfirman]

A lot of people want to know what that grey material is in the screen. I finally figured it out. Remove the fuel filter from an old machine and look at the weight that holds the filter down. Now, take a file and file some of it off. Look familiar? I have noted most weights are corroded, chewed looking and some even crumble if pressed with pliers. There's you grey material.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are absolutely correct about that

[@scottfirman]

I have a Husqvarna blower simular to that. It starts and runs for a few seconds, then dies. I replaced the carburetor and still does it. It has compression and when it starts it runs really well, but then dies. If it had low compression it wouldn't run at all. I have repaired tons of these leaf blowers and this one is kicking my ass. The fuel lines and everything are new. I took the catalyst out of the exhaust thinking that might help. Nope. Your was obvious. Seeing the junk in the carb. I put a factory replacement carburetor on this thinking the aftermarket one was the issue. I am starting to think the pulse channel in the engine is plugged. Thats my last best Idea.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thats a pretty good idea. I would also consider an intake leak at the gasket, insulator or loose cylinder head bolts.

[@nicolaskutch2889]

Very well explained and informative, thank you! Gives me a couple ideas of what might be wrong, but honestly just thinking of tossing this POS and getting a new blower 😂

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it's your choice and your money and time

[@jimallan9631]

Always educational

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment

[@jimallan9631]

@@HomeGaragechannel thanks for the advice always helpful

[@winniewotsit4452]

Good work! Clear and to the point.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks!

[@winniewotsit4452]

@@HomeGaragechannel You' re welcome HG. I should have mentioned that your camera angles and lighting are first rate. I dare say you went to great lengths to ensure that your viewers could see what you were doing. Anyway - best regards from across the pond.

[@rbarr775]

This season, I'm trying a full tank of Trufuel over winter in my Echo trimmer. All my other gas-operated equipment is run dry and then put on the compression stroke.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Wow you really care a lot about your equipment. Thanks for sharing

[@robertjonasson2527]

I have a 36 year old Shindaiwa C-35.I always empty the tank after use.I use low pressure air to dry it out before replacing the fuel cap.California gas eats fuel lines.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Wow, well at least you know how to deal with it.

[@robertjonasson2527]

The Shindaiwa is a weed eater.Over the years I had to replace the electronic ignition unit and multiple carb kits were used to keep it running well.

[@downtowngutter3875]

That is cool

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks man

[@etstutorialvlogs]

Thank you for your important video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem and thank you for your time

[@mehrzadrashidkhani3250]

As usual, excellent explanations. 👍👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad you like them!

[@akbaxb165]

Pretty thorough video. One question though: what size fuel lines do you use on the blower?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I believe it was 3/16" OD

[@akbaxb165]

Thank you very much!

[@Deeked]

Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Happy holidays David C!

[@christopherbrett5087]

I have a ryobi back pack blower that is doing this exact thing....I am hoping this will fix mine as well...great video and exactly what I was looking for.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Hope it works out for you.

[@christopherbrett5087]

@@HomeGaragechannel I am hoping so, I would hate to toss it because it is a decent blower. Thanks for the great video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I do but I use mine too but it's fresh Tru-fuel. Thanks and Blessings!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Lewie McNeely

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HomeGaragechannel U 2!

[@wisdomwisdom817]

Thank you so much for your help

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@carlh2007]

Yes used to leave fuel in everything but now ill change that! I have a 4 stroke generator with fuel thats been sitting at least 6 months I better go check it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

theres a good chance that I will start for you, 6 months is about the time I start worrying about it.

[@beefcakes27]

Nice presentation 👏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you 🙂

[@toddbarton2014]

Thank you, very helpful

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You're welcome!

[@akidojlaw537]

Hi and thank you for you’re hard work and insight, I too like another poster said like your systematic approach and I too subscribed in larger part because of that. I do have one question, finding that much grit in the carburetor and fuel filter makes me wonder why you didn’t inspect and or clean the jets. I’m not sure if you did that off camera, editing or the video would run too long, again, thank you for your channel and hard work.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no you're' right I should have inspected them.

[@RaVeR076]

I cleaned air filter, fuel filter, blew fuel lines out, drained old fuel, put new in, now it wont start at all..... it was doing the same thing as in video before. So frustrating i cant do the simplest of jobs when it comes to engines 🤨

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you might have to adjust the carb

[@RaVeR076]

@@HomeGaragechannel ok, its a weird tool to do it, iv ordered the set in your video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@ApprenticeGM]

I leave fuel in my equipment for long periods without any problems, however, the petrol (gas) is non-ethanol, and I'm in a very mild climate (near Sydney, Down Under) so the fuel lasts fine. I once left fuel in a logsplitter outside for 3 years and it started first pull and ran fine lol. I totally get I'm lucky with my climate compared to some cold country cousins!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow that's some great Fuel you're using . thanks for the comment

[@aussieaeromodeler]

South East Qld here , same deal , however yesterday my blower decided to give same symptoms (it's a week out of warrantee would you bloody believe it ) as the one in the video , I'm about to try the same fix ........

[@Jonjonchevy]

Thank you.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You're welcome!

[@IvanOchoa461]

I have a blower like that almost the same but it's a black max they look so similar

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes I believe they look a lot alike. Is the carb the same?

[@IvanOchoa461]

@@HomeGaragechannel yes

[@GkFn]

Thank You!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You're welcome!

[@sweetlou5902]

I leave fuel in depending if there was any left after the season in Canada... but that said I use non ethanol ultra gasoline

[@HomeGaragechannel]

What's the octane rating for ultra?

[@sweetlou5902]

@@HomeGaragechannel in canada Shell is 94 with no ethanol

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@sweetlou5902 thats really cool. We're stuck with 91 and that's it

[@sweetlou5902]

@@HomeGaragechannel oops I goofed, I meant to type 91 octane, sorry... but still 0 ethanol

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@sweetlou5902 ah no biggie. Thanks for the comment

[@mygiguser]

Does the new tube degrade as fast as the old tube?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no it doesn't but leaving the out of the machine, during the off season, helps.

[@alexandercosta1777]

I have one that looks exactly like that

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Is it working well for you?

[@alexandercosta1777]

@@HomeGaragechannel yup, I’m actually surprised, we had to fix the lines this this year i noticed some cuts in them so i went and bought the right line and also bought a new filter, in all it only cost me 4 dollars and changed for the replacement

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@alexandercosta1777 nice work. Thanks for the information

[@robertmailhos8159]

Correct me if I'm not right the older the engine the more time it to run at idle til.it warms up a bit then give it some gas then it's good to go but you got this one machine back up and running see you later young man

[@HomeGaragechannel]

im not really sure about that. i could see that for an older car. maybe someone else could answer that.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@HomeGaragechannel okay thanks for your reply young man

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@robertmailhos8159 no problem

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@HomeGaragechannel thanks so much

[@2aminitials]

It is possible to damage the piston by revving the engine full throttle before it warms up, especially if you put the cold engine to work right away. The piston being less mass than the cylinder expands at a faster rate than the cylinder. Four corner seizure is one term I've heard that called.

[@garofalo1707]

I use my blower all year round too my trimmer chainsaw and mower gets run out of gas at the end of the season.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That's a good way i Of using them

[@999thenewman]

Did you get a new compression tester yet? I'm tired of everything being 50 PSI. :D

[@HomeGaragechannel]

lol.. its going to be a Christmas gift

[@999thenewman]

@@HomeGaragechannel Oh good. Glad to see you are finally treating yourself. Don't worry, I won't tell your wife what you got her. ^_^

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@999thenewman lol oh she already knows

[@999thenewman]

@@HomeGaragechannel Oh good, Mrs. Home Garage is skilled at finding things out.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@999thenewman I usually tell her anyway. That way she doesn't find out herself.

[@massimoterenzi5056]

I drain all fuel out of my equipment, store them indoors as well. Better safe than sorry.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

My thoughts exactly. Thanks for the comment.

[@IvanOchoa461]

I have a blower like that and I used it for the snow and I noticed that every time you squeeze a trigger you hear tapping what could be the problem and it's coming from the engine

[@HomeGaragechannel]

can you give me a time stamp in the video for the noise? I didn't notice it when I went back to watch it.

[@IvanOchoa461]

@@HomeGaragechannel I was trying to tell you that for my leaf blower every time I press the trigger you can hear a tap from the engine

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@IvanOchoa461 oh I see. Can you hear it in your snow blowing video?

[@IvanOchoa461]

@@HomeGaragechannel what snow-blowing video i don't have a video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@IvanOchoa461 oops my bad

[@beckettsmith7626]

I have a Poulan PLB26 leaf blower runs then dies when the gas cap is tight Loosen the gas cap and it runs good Replaced carburetor, gas, lines, and gas filter Cleaned gas tank out Took gas cap apart and cleaned it and it’s still doing the same Compression is 80 pounds Hope you can help

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, replace the fuel cap. it would seem the duck bill in the cap is stuck closed.

[@gary19631970]

That was helpful

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'm glad you thought so

[@T.Riddle]

it's good to know an idiot like me did the same things you've done to fix the same exact blower.

[@jameshedrick6839]

I use my blower year round. Especially when we get light fluffy snow

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes it's really good for fresh snow removal.

[@KnightAvailable]

My leaf blower starts but after a few minutes of used it dies out then won’t start after that. Have to wait some time to get it going again but same thing as said. I believe these options are needed to get fixed, correct? Also, could it be the 2 cycle oil mixture not added as well because I’m only adding the normal gasoline I get from the gas station mixed with ethanol. Sorry for the questions if missed on the video as I’m still learning to fix on my own and not spend on new equipment.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't understand the part where you said" could it be the 2 cycle oil mixture not added as well". So are you mixing the oil in the gas or not? To answer the first part of the question, Fuel requirements for when an engine is cold vs. hot are very different. I think you would benefit from adjusting the carb when the engine is warm so it doesn't die on you after a few minutes.

[@KnightAvailable]

@@HomeGaragechannel I know that some equipments require a mixture of gasoline and 2 cycle oil for them to work as it comes with the package, but right now I'm only using plain gasoline without the oil mix in there meaning I have not added any mix of oil at all when the first ounce was gone hence day one. Could that be an issue or it does not matter if the oil is not mixed in there and just keep using octane gasoline with ethanol and adjust the carb? I had this issue with my weed eater when I stopped using the 2 cycle oil few weeks later. Perhaps like you say cleaning the carb would work. I did clean the carb on my lawn mower but I was not using any oil mix with that one. Just learning as I go here before I mess something up.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@KnightAvailable unfortunately running a 2 cycle leaf blower without oil in the gas mixture will damage the engine. That means it will now work properly anymore.

[@wmp0074]

@@HomeGaragechannel It may still work properly. I ran a chainsaw like that because I thought it was a 4 cycle for some time. It died out usually after 15 minutes of run time. I thought it was just messed up. I finally realized it was a 2 cycle engine and used the proper oil fuel mix and it doesn't die out anymore. My dumb blonde moment haha!

[@adventure461]

Very valuable info . Thank U

[@HomeGaragechannel]

My pleasure

[@Cinder2008]

I don’t empty my blower during the summer as I use it weekly. Do you ever remove the adjusting screws and squirt cleaner into the hole?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I used to a long time ago but I dont anymore. I might have to start doing it again. Is that what you do then?

[@Cinder2008]

@@HomeGaragechannel I don’t remove the adjusting screws and clean them.

[@stockie2580]

Cheers great video to watch 🤙

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@samuelvelez1643]

Got one of these,but the coil wire is broken at the spark plug boot and the carburetor is really in bad shape

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Do you think you'll try and fix it?

[@samuelvelez1643]

@@HomeGaragechannel not without the parts I need

[@markbrown9838]

Good video. I have this model Ryobi, it's around 10 years old and it has worked great but now I'm having issues with it. I just bought a newer model Ryobi blower but I'd like to try to fix my old one and keep it as a backup. May try to clean it up and see if I can get it going. What kind of cleaner were you using?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

It's carb cleaner. If all else fails, just replace the carb

[@markbrown9838]

@@HomeGaragechannel That's what I thought. Just wanted to confirm. Thanks for the quick reply.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem.

[@smallengines1018]

I have that same exact blower but in a homelite

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hows it working out for you?

[@smallengines1018]

@@HomeGaragechannel it's great I'm actually 11 aad use it for my lawn business I need to tune the carb though

[@MrSGL21]

@@smallengines1018 you're 11 and you have your own lawn business? you go kid!

[@Liam_football]

A lot of muck, how did it get in there?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

It should be corrosion from the metal in the filter

[@scottfirman]

Those fuel filters have a pressed pot metal weight that actually breaks down over time and ends up in that screen. Don't believe me? Take one off and use a file on the metal weight, look familure now?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@scottfirman you are absolutely correct

[@raymonddevoe7153]

What spray are you using to clean everything?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight

[@BensWorkshop]

I always run my two stroke equipment dry.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

me too.

[@joesphbaumgardner4579]

Diaphragm will dry out and stiffin. Not a good thing to do. At some point the Diaphragm will become toast.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@joesphbaumgardner4579 No. They are either plastic or rubber. They do not require soaking to maintain them, and given higher ethanol levels in fuels, possibly quite the reverse.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@joesphbaumgardner4579 you suggest to leave them with fuel in them?

[@joesphbaumgardner4579]

@@HomeGaragechannel I run all my stuff at 90 no eth. Winter I treat gas and fill tanks up ( 7 blowers ). Same with the 5 push mowers and 2 riders.

[@Suncast45]

My Son's Craftsman backpack blower is doing exactly the same thing. I have replaced the purge bulb, fuel lines, fuel filter with no change. Air filter and spark arrestor also cleaned. This is a 4 cycle engine and I changed the oil, used clean fresh fuel with no results. I will go back and see if I can clean the carb further. Any ideas for a 4 cycle? Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes absolutely, replace the Carburetor.

[@Suncast45]

@@HomeGaragechannel After I posted my question I went back and took the carb off the motor and cleaned it further with no visible residue showing. Put it back together and it runs great!. I believe the purge bulb may have been pinched. Thank you very much!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@Suncast45 Excellent work thank you for the update

[@LilyWasHereMB]

I have the Homelite version of this machine. Was using it "yesterday" on the front yard and it was running fine - but I ran it dry. "Today", with fresh gas, I can't get it started. If I prime the carb, it will start and run until that gas is gone which is very fast. As a test, I took the fuel filter off and it still won't start/run and yes, I'll get a new filter. One last hint: The next day, with fresh fuel in the tank, I noticed the primer bulb would not re-inflate once pushed. I let it set overnight, it re-inflated, but would revert to not springing back once compressed - that's when I removed the bulb assembly and checked the fuel and return line for blockage. The bulb does reinflate now, but it resists doing so. Any ideas as to why good one day and not the next?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, there's a blockage in the carb. I would replace it.

[@LilyWasHereMB]

@@HomeGaragechannel got the blower/vac in 2017, have abused it ever since with no maintenance whatsoever. Bought the carb replacement kit, will arrive tomorrow. THANK YOU!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@MinhNguyen-wk5fr]

Question: I have a old ryobi trimmer that is about 5 years old that takes around 10-20 pulls before the engine start to run. Once it runs it runs great without any issues. Same with my craftman mower. Any ideas? thanks in advance.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Interesting. Since it's only a cold start issue I would say the choke circuit is clogged. Have you inspected the carb?

[@Damian24271]

What cleaner are you using?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I’m using Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight.

[@samsamd9167]

What are you cleaning the carburetor and filter with?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

carb cleaner.

[@robcole8218]

Can you give me the name of and where to buy the adjustment tool kit

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Carb adjustment tool and I buy on Amazon

[@vizionsablurr4134]

I have the same blower with the same issues it will run or idle for a length of time then dies or if you switch from choke to half choke or run it dies I have the tool and I'm making tiny adjustments but nothing seems to change

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it would seem like the carb needs to be serviced.

[@scottcoleman7304]

How do you recommend storing 2 cycle lawn equipment? I have a ton of echo and stihl 2 stroke small engines and a couple small 4 strokes. I always was told to keep my generators full of gas all winter or else id get rust so I kinda just assumed same on weed eaters and such.. but thinking about it now they all have plastic tanks. Should I be storing them completely empty? I have been getting a bunch of battery powered lawn tools lately so the gas stuff tends to sit.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I always suggest storing them empty AND ran dry till they stop. Also make sure not to use ethanol gasoline. Generators are a different thing. I would probably keep gas in them filled all the way but I don't even do that either.

[@scottcoleman7304]

@@HomeGaragechannel thank you!! I always use 90 octane non ethanol boat fuel. I live near a lake so it’s not hard to find.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@scottcoleman7304 nice you're luck then, thanks

[@leijaray]

I have an echo pb 2100, I simply cannot adjust it to run right. I can take the high-speed adjusting screw all the way off or screw it all the way in and again no difference. Is may carburetor shot?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

not yet, how many turns is the L screw out?

[@DevonFerguson.]

Would you recommend buying, fixing and selling 2 stroke power equipment?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

actually no. Its hard to compete with the affordable equipment from the internet. I would suggest fixing them, film them and post it on this platform. it's a lot easier.

[@brucecoleman7412]

I’m of the run it dry camp.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

me too, but nothing wrong if you leave it full of stabilized fuel.

[@brucecoleman7412]

@@HomeGaragechannel I just watched Taryl Dactyl’s fuel experiment videos. 87 octane no ethanol gas every stabilized fuel.

[@brucecoleman7412]

Out of the pump 87 octane gas beat every single additive. Higher octane didn’t do as well. He said all additives are snake oil.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

really, you need to watch Fortnines video on additives, his review was very decisive.

[@finbah5706]

my blower has huge spark, 90 psi compression, and wont start with starting fluid? Its a cheap Homelite 26cc but barely used. It stopped working last summer in the middle of me using it for 2 hours. I replaced the coil. Huge spark. But it still wont start. Any ideas would be so helpful..

[@HomeGaragechannel]

have you considered replacing the spark plug? I would try using a drill to Turing the engine, without any fuel, just in case your engine is flooded.

[@jeffreybaker7406]

I use engineered gas so I don’t have to worry about it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are absolutely correct about that. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@loveit9125]

I just adjusted my carburetor it won’t stay idle now and when I turn it on full it shuts off what did I do wrong?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

do you remember what setting where, or can yo turn it back to where it was at, before you started adjusting it? IF so, you'll have to tell the turns you took and then I'll be able to tell you how to correct it.

[@loveit9125]

@@HomeGaragechannel I use the double d tool and turn the L counter clock wise and then I turn the H full turn now it won’t stay idle. But runs better on half and run but now it won’t Idle on full it just cuts off now I have to hold the gas lever to keep it running! So did I turn L side of the carburetor incorrectly?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you didn't mention how many turns you turned the L screw counter clockwise, and how did you decide on "How many turns" to turn them? You aren't using the turns from the video are you? it's best to only turn them a quarter turn at a time, that way, you can see things aren't working.

[@loveit9125]

@@HomeGaragechannel I think I turn the H&L screw too many quarters turn now the the dam won’t start at all this morning trash can it goes!

[@loveit9125]

@@HomeGaragechannel hey I got blower to come on does my idle speed supposed be higher than my engine speed because when I switch to full it cuts off??

[@davidwiss5998]

What is the max RPM these can be run at?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I have no idea, I've never put a tach on one, but the ignition system will most likely be the limiting factor.