You know your leaf blower best. When it no longer gives you the power you’re used to, stop the engine, identify the problem, and repair it before potentially causing more severe problems and damage. A Husqvarna leaf blower loses power and bogs down when the engine isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel and spark or the …
Leaf Blowers
A Husqvarna 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 spark arrestor, or old fuel. Always shut off the blower, remove the spark plug boot, and wait for all parts to stop moving. Take …
A Husqvarna leaf blower will only run with the choke on when the engine isn’t getting enough fuel or is getting too much air. This is a result of old gasoline, a dirty carburetor, a bad carburetor gasket, a plugged fuel vent, a restricted fuel line, a plugged air filter, or a puncture in the …
Looking over the blower before using it and performing routine maintenance can help catch problems before they develop into severe issues. To help you identify common ECHO leaf blower problems so you can perform troubleshooting procedures, I have put together tables with links providing information in more detail. Always follow the safety procedures found in …
Fuel plays a big role in how your leaf blower performs. Using the right type of fuel and caring for it properly can reduce fuel-related issues that develop when using old gas or the wrong fuel. Troy-Bilt leaf blowers use gasoline with a minimum 89 octane rating and maximum ethanol content of 10%. Always refuel …
A leaf blower that starts and runs is a great tool to remove leaves, clean off the patio, spread out clumps of grass, and clean a lawn mower. A blower that doesn’t start doesn’t have much value A Poulan Pro leaf blower won’t start when the choke setting is wrong, the air filter is plugged, …
The quality of fuel plays a major role in how well your Poulan Pro leaf blower performs. Knowing how to choose fuel and care for it will minimize problems that develop from using the wrong gas or old gas. Poulan Pro leaf blowers use gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil mixed at a ratio of 40:1. …
Leaf blowers are great items to not only keep your lawn free of leaves, but also to blow off the patio, dry off the lawn mower, and more. It doesn’t do any good when you can’t get it started. A Craftsman leaf blower won’t start due to a wrong choke setting, plugged air filter, clogged …
Using the right fuel, storing it properly, and consuming it while it is still fresh can keep you from having to deal with fuel-related problems. These problems can cause the leaf blower to die, lose power, or fail to start. A Craftsman leaf blower uses a gas and oil mixture at a ratio of 50:1. …
You may not realize just how often you use your leaf blower and its many benefits until it fails to start. Without a leaf blower, you may have to result to using a push broom or leaf rake. It will definitely make your task take longer and be a lot more work. A Troy-Bilt leaf …