A Makita leaf blower may not start when it isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark. This could be due to bad fuel, plugged fuel filter, a clogged fuel line, a bad primer bulb, a dirty carburetor, plugged fuel tank vent, plugged air filter, plugged spark arrestor, a bad spark plug, or a faulty recoil …
Leaf Blowers
Using the right gas and oil in your leaf blower is important to the the performance of blower. It’s so important that using the wrong type of fluids can void manufacturer warranties. Makita leaf blowers use unleaded gasoline with a minimum 89 octane rating and maximum ethanol content of 10%. Makita currently offers blowers with …
Performing routine maintenance on your leaf blower and using fresh fuel will minimize the problems that develop. However, when you own a leaf blower long enough you will experience some issues due to normal wear. To help you identify common Troy-Bilt leaf blower problems so you can perform troubleshooting procedures, I have put together tables …
When your leaf blower’s engine begins to run sluggishly, you need to make sure items that affect fuel, air, and spark are functioning right. A Troy-Bilt leaf blower will begin to run rough due to a dirty carburetor, plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, bad fuel tank cap, plugged air filter, dirty spark plug, plugged …
You often don’t realize how much you use your leaf blower until it stops working. It’s a convenient tool to have on hand that is used for more than just leaf cleanup. A Troy-Bilt leaf blower may start and then die when the engine doesn’t receive sufficient air, fuel, or spark. This may be caused …
You are only able to keep your blower running by closing the choke. Having to restrict airflow to keep it running not only affects performance but also indicates you have an underlying problem that must be repaired. A Troy-Bilt leaf blower will only run with the choke on when the engine isn’t getting enough fuel …
When your leaf blower lacks the power you’re used to, you’ll notice it’s taking a lot longer to complete your project. I’ve put together a list to help identify the problem so you can get your leaf blower performing at its best. A Troy-Bilt leaf blower loses power and bogs down when the engine isn’t …
It can be frustrating when your leaf blower has a starting problem. The leaf blower makes your tasks a little easier. Without it, you’ll have to use a lawn rake or push broom to get the job done. This will not only take more effort on your part, but it is time-consuming as well. A …
Gas can affect how well your Homelite leaf blower performs. I’ll share with you how to choose the right gas and oil for your blower, the effects of bad fuel, and how to prepare the fuel mixture before adding it to the fuel tank. Homelite leaf blowers require a gas and oil fuel mixture at …
You may not realize how much you use your leaf blower until it starts acting up and no longer runs well. Leaf blowers are great for fall leaf cleanup, cleaning a patio, drying a mower, and so much more. To help you identify common leaf blower problems so you can perform troubleshooting procedures, I have …