I've had this leaf blower for 4 years with no problems until a couple of weeks ago. While using it I noticed the motor was starting stall. I was able to play with the gas and keep it running, the second time it started to stall, I looked down and noticed the muffler was cherry red hot. I took the muffler off to see if it was clogged, but the muffler looks ok, Any Suggestions?
You need to turn the Hi screw on the carb in 1/4 of a turn.
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try changing the spark plug. if that doesnt work let me know and i'll help you trouble shoot it.
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Target your inspection towards the 'spark arrestor screen' in the outlet of the muffler.
Overfuel or 'rich' condition
Basics to check:
1) Spark plug - brown or dark brown - OK
a) is it carbon or fuel fouled
b) is there spark
2) Muffler remove for inspection
a) exhaust screen clean or plugged
b) inspect cylinder wall/piston as the flywheel is slowly rotated
3) Check Air filter for fuel saturation
4) Allow engine to run for 5 minutes to excess fuel from muffler
5) Fuel mixture ratio: Make sure the oil mix is per your manufactures recommendations
6) If after the above the engine is still smoking and blubbering:
Adjust carb mixture screws to a 'less rich' setting
*NOTE: only move mixture screws 1/8 of a turn at a time,
and try operation before any more adjustment
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Check the fuel lines for cracks/breaks. If they are o.k., then:
You
will need to disassemble the carburetor and spray with
carb.cleaner.Make sure the small screen is free of debris. (Should be
able to see daylight through it.)
Use a Den Tek Brush, (http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=165357&catid=1152),to clean the small portals in carb. These portals can become blocked. Reassemble and start.
If the carb. parts are more than 4 years old, you may have to replace them.
If you need further assistance on:
1. Fuel line replacement or
2. Carburetor kit replacement
Just let me know.
Jim
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Sounds like you will need to clean your carburetor, or rebuild it. Could be some debris in the jets of the carburetor. If the blower is over a couple years old, then I also recommend that you buy and install a new carburetor repair kit, because the diaphragm will get hard and that will cause it to be hard to crank and not run at full speed. Hint: When you clean your carburetor and remove the jet screws, count the number of turns it takes to seat the jets from their original position. That way when you go to put the jets back in, you know how many turns they were in/out. Please rate me, Thanks Good Luck, I hope this helped
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