Stihl Blowers SECRET FLAW!! Save your Blower with this EASY FIX!!

[@Chickanic]

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[@danielshannon5705]

Could you tag me on how to replace the crank cord

[@Omarantonelli]

Hello chickanic, thanks for your videos, very helpful.

[@tee2sea]

My Son found one of these blowers on the curb, out for trash. He took it to a shop that sais it was locked up do to no oil. Shared your video with him. Yep, screws loose. He now has a perfectly running blower. Thanks for saving time, money & frustration!

[@stevejuststuff2779]

These companies should spend an extra twenty five cents and add locktite to problem areas. Great video as usual.

[@jdkrxw]

Dude; it's called planned obsolescence. They know exactly how long it will take for these screws to back out and how many blowers get tossed.

[@frotobaggins7169]

@@jdkrxw They should also know if their over priced junk locks up and I have to buy a new one, why would I buy another one from THEM?

[@stevejuststuff2779]

@@jdkrxw Stihl used to be the Cadillac of equipment. Not so much anymore.

[@raymondrobinson5251]

Don't use the red!

[@seanmckay3392]

no they shouldnt that keeps chickanic in buisness

[@postalinVT]

25 years as a maintenance mechanic and this is the first time I've seen the "arm pit " move. Genius !!

[@Birdman953]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I searched for seized bg56 and found your channel. I had already phoned the Stihl dealer to order a new one. After watching your explanation I found the three bolts had loosened and locked up the flywheel. Followed your instructions and cleaned up all the grease, used your long handled screwdriver armpit manoeuvre and the flywheel came off with a few taps. Three loose screws, cleaned and replaced. Tidied up like new, decoked the exhaust whilst everything was open, cleaned up, replaced the pull start and plug. Started on first pull! Now to phone the dealer to cancel my order! Thank you once again, you are the man!👍😀

[@quaddad]

Love it when you can fix something without having to buy a new part!

[@Chickanic]

Me too!

[@givedinonuggs764]

NB g 🎉

[@steadfastlawncare]

Anytime I have questions about small engine equipment I check here. I learn something new every time I watch your videos!

[@mstrstrngs]

GREAT VIDEO!! This is exactly what my issue was! I was blowing leaves, my blower made a weird metal "thrapping" sound, then jammed and stopped. 5 minutes later I found this video. It took me about 20 - 25 minutes to disassemble, clean the parts, add locktite to the bolts, and reassemble. 30 minutes later from time of blower stopping, I was back out blowing leaves. This saved me money and time! And considering the turn around time of at least two weeks to get my blower back from the shop if I brought it in. Thank you!

[@Leodakine]

Thank you so much for posting this video, you just saved a retired ole man at least $100 taking it to a shop and then whatever they would charge.

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

Another fix saving us TMF. You’re almost at 300K subscribers! Have you ever asked how your channel has grown so fast? Great presentations that are well documented and easy to follow. Keep ‘‘em coming!!!

[@Chickanic]

Aw! Thanks so much!!

[@paulprigge1209]

Yes I think she was at 75,000 something like that when I first started watching.

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

@@Chickanic Bre, got to help me! Is a loose chain the main cause why a chain becomes dislodged while it’s running? I had this problem with my MS170 when I use a third-party bar and chain combination. Having problems with my Timberwolf. It’s the 20 inch Oregon bar & chain. I swear it’s tight.

[@angusbauman7887]

Check the bar along its grooves that the chain runs in. You need to take bar off saw. Look along the chain grooves. If one side higher than other. You will have issues. You can reclaim bar by refacing the bar grooves with a bench grinder. Run bar along grinder. Get grooves equal again.

[@1768ify]

Too tight?

[@robert.brokaw3829]

You make it look so easy to fix things. You have been a help with a lot of my equipment - so thank you. Stay safe and cool.

[@Chickanic]

Thanks for watching!

[@vanbulance5695]

Awesome Video - very knowledgeable mechanic 👩‍🔧

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

correct. vibration wreaks havoc on carbs and fasteners. i too have rebuilt carbs that still leaked. best repair is to replace. il throw my thumb pump on the carb and if it dont hold i will toss it.

[@Z7d3nR4]

Chicks who fix things rock!

[@pwilding59]

The easiest way to remove the flywheel on these 4140 motors is to back the flywheel nut off until it is flush with the end of the crankshaft, then sit the unit upright. Use a brass or aluminium drift and with one or two decent hits to the crank end, it will pop off. Bonus is the nut protects the thread and the flywheel doesn't fall too far. Also take great care lining the key up as it is cast into the flywheel and if damaged will require replacement of the flywheel. The Stihl hedge trimmers that use the 4140 motor are also known to have a similar issue with the screw coming loose.

[@donmayberryjrsOPE]

BINGO!!

[@tnrodgers]

Nice fix! Your diagnosis process is spot on. BTW, digging the Calypso Caribbean music in the wrench time.

[@TommyGriffin-j6i]

You are great at what you do girl doing what you do you do he best 4😊

[@TommyGriffin-j6i]

Spell check

[@davidwilcox9110]

Girl, YOU are such an inspiration to me and so many others. If it doesn’t work you jump right in and find out why and then help us old folks (youngsters too) fix it. Thank you! Dave in Traverse City, Michigan.

[@kentworch]

Nice. I personally have an electric blower, but I know this will help a lot of Stihl people though. Nice video.🤘

[@arnoldbrunton4144]

Hi Chickanic! Thanks, your video helped me to fix my Stihl BG 86 leaf blower. Its over 20 years old, usually starts 2nd or third pull with no issues, never been serviced. It still has the original spark plug and air filter; I didn’t know where it was located. Last week I was knee deep in leaves; my home is on the fringe of the Northeast forest, in County Durham UK. After two hours leaf clearing CLUNK! CLUNK! It locked up like the one in your video, and the back plate was shattered. Here the cost of a new replacement is £300.00, new spares were difficult to find, but with a few used parts from Ebay, it’s running like new on the same spark plug. Thank you, kind regards, Arnie.

[@drcoffee5588]

Wish you had done this video 6 months ago when I trashed my makita blower. After stripping it to pieces, I found a loose bolt under the fan which locked up my unit. So mad at myself that I assumed it was a bad bearing but oh well. It was drinking oil too so its life was near the end. Keep up the good work.

[@markmcmeen287]

Awesome video, straight to the heart of the matter! Never would have thought about that being the problem. Thanks for another way to "avoid frustration!"

[@waynec3121]

You amaze me Bre. Happy 4th

[@Chickanic]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Always a fun start to a Friday, with another good video from Chickanic! Thank you.

[@michaelspencer301]

Stihl makes a tool that you thread on the crankshaft. You run it down to the flywheel then back it up a half turn them hang the unit by your hand and give it a good sharp blow with a hammer. Loosens it right up. And there not that expensive. I use on in my shop and it fits 90% of Husqvarna crankshafts.

[@mike.4277]

Fantastic video 😎👍

[@richardhoffman6029]

Hi Bre, I wanted to tell you about what I did to my friends weed eater! His son brought it to my house to cut down some weeds around my house! No gas in it put non ethanol fuel in it. Still sounds funky check the oil cause it's a 4 cycle engine and no oil. So all I had at the time I had some mercon 5 transmission oil it ran smooth and even started up easy next day.

[@jeffbotkin1405]

You are a tremendous resource for the do it yourselfer. Imagine trying to figure this out no clue. Thanks

[@ShareTheJoyEveryday]

She's good at what she does. 👍

[@dptp9lf]

Air hammer with a blunt tip against the loose nut works good to for those flywheel nuts. May be a little more one person friendly.

[@donmayberryjrsOPE]

Definitely not a claw hammer, a ball peen has it's weight in the right place. Or air hammer lol

[@dhamo1414]

This was exactly what was up with my blower. 10 min fix. The armpit leverage was a game changer. Thanks for your videos. (If you ever see this comment)

[@jasonbusch3624]

If you spin the flywheel 1/4 turn after you hit the crank a time or two it will pop right off. It helps by shifting the pressure on the taper of the crank. I also always spray a little PB blaster on the crank before I start then again after the nut is off to help with getting the flywheel off the crank taper.

[@renostubbs8504]

You would make a perfect neighbor,keep up the good work

[@johnportman8037]

THANK YOU. I am not a small engine mechanic, but I am the "guy" all my neighbors bring their non-working equipment. I had a Troy Bilt WW come in that was locked up. The Recoil starter rope Paul's had self destructed and then messed up the fan behind it which jammed the crankshaft. Luckily I had watched this video before I tore into it.

[@sixtwoinak]

Yo! I told my cousin about you. The cool part is, he already knew who you are. Pretty cool. 👍💪🙏

[@arthurjacobs5579]

Thank you for your video, I thought my blower was kaput! As I dug into it, I had the exact same problem with the screws being loose and you showed me how to take it apart to solve it. Thank you very much.

[@cherriebeyer9331]

I did this repair about 5 years ago. But I needed help getting flywheel off. I ran over to a friend with repair training. He thought I missed diagnosed it! He helped me get flywheel off and was surprised that it was just the bolts coming loose. Wish all repairs were this easy!

[@-Saulgood-]

Yep loose screws behind the fly wheel, great video! Your awesome!

[@DigitalVideoFromOz]

All 3 of the screws on the metal fan side of my Stihl 56 had backed out and locked up the fan/motor. Thank YOU for helping me fix this to keep this thing out of the landfill prematurely! And shame on Stihl for not using lockwashers or Loctite, to keep this from happening IN THE FIRST PLACE.

[@terrencebuller7676]

Thanks for the tips and tricks. I have the same leaf blower. Take care 👍

[@waribaa2452]

ohhh my god. YOU CHICKANIk is making my farm life go easier. Thank you :👍👍

[@robertsmith7580]

Glad to see this video I have that very same blower so if this happens you gave me a good heads up, thank you !

[@johnemersondavidson]

Exactly the problem I had with my Stihl wood boss. Fixed it in five minutes! Thank you for making this video and I sent you a financial thank you as well.

[@radiofhi]

Been there done that with my BG86 too, a great video for those who encounter a frozen flywheel. Well done!

[@ronpon1975]

I learn so much from you watching your videos.

[@kpdvw]

ah...the old Hydro lock spectre..Thank you for pointing this out ! I just love a lady who has a brain, knows how to use it , is not afraid to get her hands dirty and repairs stuff!

[@billfleming8281]

Every episode I learn something , thank you ! Love your channel

[@danielrobert7181]

Bre, you are nothing short of fantastic. Thanks for such great info !

[@DustyRusty81]

the kind of content I like seeing, straight-forward & to the point, Thanks for the knowledge you have & how to fix it very good video

[@mikezupancic2182]

Great tip! Now I'll be on the lookout for marketplace sales.

[@JoeHakos]

Thanks Bre....Learned something new ....again. Happy Independence Day weekend!

[@MentalRenovation]

Thanks! Just did this in 10 minutes ✅

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Great video Bre! I have a Stihl B86 but haven't had any issues with it.🤞

[@TacticalMainframe]

Your skills are awesome

[@wtmayhew]

Thank you Bre. That is a great suggestion on how to get the flywheel loose.

[@jeffb8844]

I Just Found Your Channel !!! 😃 A Wealth of Information ! Off Track my Stihl KM 110 R 20 Years Old from 2003 had SHORT RUN Times and Quit, Adjusted Valves (to tight) and REMOVED Air Filter and ONE pull Started !!! I will goto Stihl Dealer and get Various Parts Plus that Grease for the String Head and the other Grease for the Hedge Trimmer ! Thanks for Your Wisdom !!!

[@akusik2986]

I so want to learn from you, I will work for free as an apprentice, although I am in my 50s. You're an all-around good teacher❤

[@qwertyuizxcvbnm4780]

👋...IM A GROUNDSMAN FROM A 🌳SERVICE COMPANY IN CALI....LOVE UR PASSION & SKILLS💪🚺🤝

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Love your videos... very helpful. I wonder tho if you could use a gear puller.... instead of that armpit trick. I guess not many people have a gear puller or a steering wheel puller or whatever, but it might be nice to know that there IS an actual tool that does that job...

[@ricepadi29]

Exactly what I needed to fix mine. Thank you so much!

[@eddie402009]

Thanks heaps for this one, I actually have the same model so I will be keeping a close eye on it now, cheers from down under.

[@larkinoo]

Dog Gone Chickanic, you did 'er again ! I am going to keep that one in mind as I have a Stihl hand held blower which is approx. 20 plus years old, yet still looks like new { no exaggeration } but have never had that problem because I keep my equipment in primo condition.

[@Weistek]

I always learn something watching your videos. Thank you for creating and sharing your tips.

[@chrisforker7487]

Regardless of its flaws, it’s a 1000 better than my old Husqvarna!

[@hillbillyrv]

I bought a chain saw several years ago (not Sthil) and it had a screw behind the flywheel backout just like this. Almost new saw for $25.......WIN !!!! Love your channel. I have learned a bunch.

[@gregfisher216]

Great video Bre, I knew an old lawnmower mechanic that would pop a flywheel on a push mower by taking a hard blow hammer and hit the side the of the flywheel opposite the magnet side. Of coarse on a small flywheel like that you have, you would need a smaller hammer and a steady hand.

[@steveb7310]

Good information, I have a Stihl blower vac that’s around 8 years old and it works great. It’s good to know what to look out for and stay ahead of the curve with these quirky little machines. Thanks.

[@jeffreywilliams7840]

Thank you for posting this video. Just fixed my Stihl blower using your advice and I feel like a champ! Cheers!!

[@EricFullerton-m3l]

I have the same Stihl BG-86, never have had the carb problem or screws backing out but have twice replaced the crankshaft bearings. Probably caused by shredder vac usage (and sucking in wet organic matter) causing imbalance of the rotating assembly. Great video and as always enjoy the learning!

[@lancairw867]

Wow. Nice diagnosis. I work on small engines and would not have thought of a lose bolt causing that ?!?! Yes I have 2 stroke dirt bikes and they do rattle themselves to pieces 😂. Always got to check the bolts after a wash.

[@TomKatCustom]

I was about to take my locked up blower to ACE and have their guy take a look at it but then I had a better thought and looked up your video. Shure enough the screws behind the flywheel backed out. Thank you very much! You are awesome!

[@bobkucharski9425]

Thanks for your video, I had the same issue. Please note, after I completed the fix, I couldn't get it to throttle up without dying. Took it apart and found that the flywheel key was smoothed out. Found one on ebay for $45 + $10 shipping, and now it runs great.

[@joedenton912]

Great video, exactly what my blower had wrong with it. Thank you!

[@builder101-x9j]

In in the UK the hourly rate for repair is £120PH minimum 1 hour charge half the price of the machine I've got 7 of this blower I need to repair so these videos have been a god send thx.

[@davidwilcox9110]

PS I really get to groovin’ when you play your fast play video music! It’s cool! I want to get up and dance but my old bones won’t let me get out of my favorite chair fast enough before you’re done.

[@charlespuckett6207]

I was having trouble with the same blower being hard to pull now I know what to look for. As always thanks for another great video.

[@bradp5157]

I had the exact problem last week. I found using a gear puller works great versus a hammer and screwdriver.

[@dbert5963111]

thanks for the video! great tutorial...i did it in about 10 minutes.. and saved me from buying another blower. it was only 6 years old.

[@ccastaneda669]

Bre, You are amazing. Thank you for another wonderful video. I would have never guessed that it would have been a loose crew. Your videos and your channels are always so informative and very entertaining. I wish you always continued health, happiness, and prosperity. Thank you again for all you do.👍🙂👋

[@Chickanic]

Ditto Kiddo! Thanks you so much!

[@DaneStepz]

good video. Thanks for the info and good shots of the issue areas!

[@marclaw4511]

I have two that are locked up.I will check this out.Super video.

[@jackbriscoe9590]

I’ve been working at a stihl shop for 9years now and I see this all the time. Most common things I find with these blowers is the screws behind the flywheel or fan and blocked spark arrestors in the mufflers

[@treerobo6864]

chick you are the best i have learned so much from you!!!!!!!!!

[@carpeinferi]

I picked up a used BG 86 this weekend needing some TLC and was hoping to find some videos on it here.

[@bradgotschall3259]

Just fixed our BG86. Screw backed out under the flywheel. Quick fix😊. Thanks for the tips 👍

[@jamescaron6465]

Nice work. I wonder if you could make a puller for the flywheel.

[@richardlocke3375]

Thank you so much. I thought my dad totaled mine because he thought it was built for digging post holes. 🤷‍♂️ Never could turn it over. This got it going.

[@matthewodle7730]

Thanks! What you did worked perfectly and my blower was back in business in 5 minutes. Thank you!!

[@Chickanic]

You're welcome!

[@bobblenuts]

Got to get me one of them fancy Carpenter Hammers for when I do small engine work 🤣😁 Do you have a link? LoL Always Love your videos! Thanks 👍

[@normanmack2368]

Girl you do a very good job.

[@scottrush7256]

I have this blower. Thanks for the heads up so I can get loctite on those bolts to avoid this issue.

[@keithbranning1341]

Another great video. I could really use your advice on a Husqvarna weed eater.

[@mikekrzeminski8331]

Great video. Your video worked as planned Gets me why stilhl when building unit wouldn’t use red Loctite. I removed bolts cleaned up and red loctite. Left over nite to dry and worked great the next day. Thank you

[@joselira9076]

Awesome videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. But I’m curious who taught you how to work on small engines?

[@timslocum4835]

Thank you very much, you are a wealth of knowledge. Tim S

[@airplanedude419]

The only thing I recommend doing differently is when you start a 2 cycle like this or a chainsaw or weedeater, give it a min or two at idle to warm up. The cylinder will last much longer if you do. (although she could have pre-started it for the video anyway) but she shows herself starting it and immediately grabbing it and going to town blowing off the driveway. Give that little piston and cylinder a chance to warm up before hammering down on them.

[@marksmith4627]

But that takes the fun out of it! 🤣

[@GeorgeT6566]

The old Homelite XL12 was bad about doing this. Have to keep my eyes out for it on the Stihl's Thanks for the info

[@mitchcoop1]

Thanks as usual for informative video! ... How can Stihl not know (Premium brand) that they need to put the right Loctite on these screws? and the screws on the fan side???

[@johnmarshall1151]

Thanks sweetheart. You taught me something.

[@tedstankunas7142]

Bre in my shop to pull a flywheel off I loosen the 13mm but leave it on with most of the threads on the crankshaft, then jam a flathead screwdriver under the non magnetic part of the flywheel. Using my deep well 13mm socket on the 13mm nut I give the socket a mild smack with my hammer, and almost always it pops off with the first hit.

[@rickeygrindle8890]

That happen to my sthil blower got it repaired thanks to your videos 😊

[@garethjudd5840]

Hi from the UK. It's 2.15pm here 👍

[@Chickanic]

Good Afternoon!!