How To Easily Fix A Blower That Bogs Down
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7 жыл бұрынToday we learn how to fix a blower or any piece of equipment that bogs down or loses power. The solution may be simpler than what you think! Subscribe to the channel for more quick tips and videos all about lawn care.
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@basshead8555 4 жыл бұрын
3 minute fix. Worked wonders. I thought it was for sure time for a tune up. Saved me probably $30 bench charge. Thanks man. Awesome!!!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@mmpoutlet9817 6 жыл бұрын
This saved me all the time I would have wasted yanking the carb on my Stihl 86C. Cleaned the spark arrestor and it works like it should. Thanks!
@jim195221 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Fixed my problem in 15 minutes. Glad I saw your video because I was about to overhaul the carb. I didn't know this component existed.
@impossiblepie 3 жыл бұрын
The steel brush worked like a charm, less than a minute and now my leaf blower sounds and works great, thank you!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@leadnsteel1428 10 ай бұрын
Yes always check spark arrestor then fuel filter. After that check spark plug and air filter
@joshuabidelspach9260 6 жыл бұрын
Right on! This worked like a charm... nice job!
@MrGoobum 6 жыл бұрын
since he’s 16 and married, i’ll take his word for it. thanks mate.
@jaulloa21 3 жыл бұрын
Experience
@lonzyrt7351 2 жыл бұрын
Was exactly what it was on mine.. fixed it quickly and work better than ever.. kept overlooking it until saw this video. Thanks for sharing
@kan815k 4 жыл бұрын
Blow torch it, cool it down and wire brush after. Works every time.
@bubbalee7105 6 жыл бұрын
Helpful and gets to the point.
@erlsky6672 6 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, just save me going to get fixed. Much appreciated.
@stevemann835 6 жыл бұрын
Great advice. Fixed both of my machines. Thank you!
@leehoward8570 2 жыл бұрын
Someone please explain the difference because i have a bg86c and there is no spark arrestor in the exhaust, do i have to replace whole exhaust?
@jstin1198 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this it fixes my BG56
@gailwilson990 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You !!!!!! Going to try this today.......
@mikefettig3045 6 жыл бұрын
My BG86c went low rpm and bogging after I put in fresh gas/oil 89 octane mix. Thought I had bad gas. The spark arrestor was it! Thank you much!
@4Him4u2 5 жыл бұрын
Good on ya mate! Good job with no shaky camera work.
@MrBrutus1957 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Saved me time and money. No repair shop trip!
@elmerpablo4646 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Worked perfect.
@mickgruber4680 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am now going to check mine.
@BlankBrain 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Husqvarna BT150 (backpack) blower. You have to remove four Torx screws to get to the spark arrestor screen. It's a good idea to have a magnet to retrieve screws when you service this. The screen in mine didn't look clogged. I cleaned it and the box around it anyway. The blower seems to have full power now.
@JudyGarmanFelts 6 жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Easy fix.
@jethrop40 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I was getting ready to replace the carb. This fixed my Stihl SH-86C immediately. I hit the mesh part with a propane torch until it got red like someone else mentioned and then took a couple passes with the wire brush. Carbon came right off and looks like new.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@ChrisR 2 жыл бұрын
You can fix this even easier by holding the spark arrester by the cone end with some needle nose pliers and using a propane torch to heat the gauze area until it glows. Once cooled the carbon will be burned down to ash which just brushes away easily. Make sure not to use too much oil in your fuel or better yet just use the STIHL motomix fuel.
@lynnh7694 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip . It worked for me.
@junebickerstaff 5 жыл бұрын
worked for me thank you
@conmathew4351 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant great fix thanks.
@johnghita4677 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video buddy done mine thx !!
@jerryutah4 6 жыл бұрын
thanks for posting this.
@shaunwilliams5712 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent open my carb and all ......done this and 100 thanks so much now can get back to work mowing lawns lol
@julessanchez9216 4 жыл бұрын
My Echo blower just started stalling out. Thanks for sharing, great video! !
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Happy it helped!!
@johnnywhite8804 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro cleaned the spark plug and its good
@bigtexas7580 5 жыл бұрын
I use my tiki torch on the back patio and the flame from it cleans just as good as a butane torch, takes a little longer but burns all the built carbon off of screen for certain.
@mchnv2010 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks this taught me something it worked and made mine run again thank you
@greedo184 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, found this today and fixed my Stihl BG 56 blower bogging down right away!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ryanmeehan9512 6 жыл бұрын
This worked great. I thought I was going to have to clean the carburetor, thanks!
@dstat100 10 ай бұрын
The perfect fix for me! And easy. Thanks!!!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@iancarlson3716 4 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm, thanks! Definitely gonna try burning it off next time
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@JoeyM007 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job brother 👊🏼. Ty
@gslawnservicehornsbyaustra4318 2 жыл бұрын
Will definitely try this out. Thanks brotha! 🤙🏻
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps 🙂
@Robertfyfe62 8 ай бұрын
Total winner mate! Thanks for that!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 8 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@scottmanns7568 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! I have a sh 86 c and it fixed it
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it helped!
@MC-py9mc Жыл бұрын
Worked wonders! Thank you so much!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@heyheykuya8289 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks followed your advice fixed my Stihl today👍
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped 🙂
@Musician-Songwriter Жыл бұрын
The video helped me locate the the Spark Arrestor on my Poulan Pro but, the Spark Arrestor is a Screen built into the Muffler, if you have one of those, remove the Muffler, Spray some Carb Cleaner or, Brake Cleaner in it, Swish it around, and blow it out with some sort of Pressurized Air and that should do the trick, it worked for me, Blower runs great!
@dmille462 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video man. It fixed mine!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@RobertLHargraveIII 3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful bro! Cheers from DFW Texas!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Glad it helped you!
@gogetablue6771 5 жыл бұрын
Good👍job keep up the good work
@kerriedavis4923 5 ай бұрын
You're just so good honey. Big thanks. 👏👏👏👌
@johnhamilton9229 Жыл бұрын
Great tip. Thanks
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dsyukon 4 ай бұрын
Have a blower from Walmart an displaying the same symptoms. Thought it might be a build up in the jets .. Giving this a try later this am Thank You
@ericolsen9819 6 ай бұрын
I add too much oil to mix, mine will be a bit tacky sometimes. I'll hit it with a torch too, burn a bit out of the nooks and crannies the brush doesn't get easily. Nice vid!
@JesusGonzalez-yo9wh 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of help thanks
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@HorizonHub-mj 5 жыл бұрын
it worked mate
@dalesuggs3658 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU VERY MUCH 🎉🎉🎉
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@mrjeffjob 5 жыл бұрын
very good problem-solving. However, I would just say instead of brushing the deposits out of the filter I used brake cleaner and it washed right out.
@Dabber422 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Youre welcome!
@powerinnumbers6159 6 жыл бұрын
would you not clean or rinse it with gas as well before you put back? just wondering
@Boeing767DriverAA 3 жыл бұрын
Not only was it the spark arrestor clogged so was the muffler replaced with a new OEM muffler and arrestor and works like new thanks Mate
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@SpyroTDragon 5 жыл бұрын
I have not yet tried it. Just a few months ago I replaced the carburetor and a new fuel filter. It ran perfect. When I'm done with the blower, I empty out the gas back in the container. Now it has did the old bogging again. Just now after replacing the spark arrestor and related components. So I will try the micro screw adjusting another time. Two cycle engine carburetors can be very delicate.
@gold7621 3 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video, but I do have a question. My leaf blower only seems to finally get power when it's about to run out of fuel. Could the problem be with the carburetor?
@blainehomistek9497 3 жыл бұрын
Worked!!😁
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@penney304 4 жыл бұрын
My Husqvarna backpack blower has been doing this every time I use it. Going to try this. Hope it works.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps Gary
@elfpimp1 4 жыл бұрын
Did it help?
@jessicawiser9804 6 жыл бұрын
And if the spark arrestor is not blocked?
@bigron8346 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I also have an Echo chainsaw that I've been using for a few years with no problems but I went to use it this year and it takes a long time to get it started I have to take off the air cleaner and add fuel to it to get it started do you have any idea what the problem could be? Thanks
@toddallen7862 4 жыл бұрын
Check the fuel filter as well. If it's been a few years that's probably it
@naturewatcher7768 6 жыл бұрын
My blower won't idle but throttles fine. Any advice?
@michaelcoby860 5 жыл бұрын
Even after cleaning the spark arrester still bogs down some day it's a weak coil
@scottm3775 6 жыл бұрын
Great tip thanks!
@bigron8346 7 жыл бұрын
I have a Craftsman blower that works for about 5 minutes then stalls out and won't start till it cools down they told me it wasn't worth fixing is there something I can do because I don't want to throw it out
@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri 6 жыл бұрын
What's the name to this. I always thought it was a muffler tail pipe thingy. lol also can I order this on-line? I have the stil blower also. ThxDallasCityOfChampions
@tatchik77 2 жыл бұрын
Hope it works for a Craftsman too!
@jakelenting5844 2 жыл бұрын
What works even better- throw that spark arrestor in the recycle bin
@unclep1210 4 жыл бұрын
The main cause of this is a rich oil mixture. The more oil in the fuel, the more it will carbon up the arrestor.
@markohlund2956 5 жыл бұрын
Easier fix, take a lighter and burn off the carbon deposit. Takes about 2 minutes and no brushing required. I do this annually on all my Stihl equipment.
@romonlovell3895 4 жыл бұрын
Good evening sir I have a problem with my my husqvarna 125B blower I put new carburetor I prime it it strat then cut out I don’t know what else to do please help thx
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
How old is it? If youve cleaned your spark arrestor, changed your carby.. have you changed your fuel filter? Im posting another video tonight, on why your 2 stroke engines stop working after a couple to a few years. It has some really good info in it. Stay tuned for it!
@rockhoya10 Жыл бұрын
Is this just the spark plug or what is the correct term for it. I have a makita all gas blower that will start fine but when it give it any amount of gas it shuts off
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial Жыл бұрын
It is the spark arrestor found at the end of the exhaust 👍🏼
@markgordon546 3 жыл бұрын
Worked perfectly, thank you as I am in mid autumn leaf madness
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped 🙂👍
@topherming6565 5 жыл бұрын
I am experiencing this problem with a Troy Bilt blower. I installed a new carburetor and that didn't help. I removed the spark arrestor altogether and the problem is still there. Any ideas?
@topherming6565 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it starts and it idles, but it bogs down when I hold down the throttle. I also put on a new gas filter, and that didn't help. Going to change the fuel line next. Thanks for your reply.
@topherming6565 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'll look into that.
@spbspermbrosadventures6388 3 жыл бұрын
I just got a new blower opened it smoking overheating and not hitting full revs
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
It sounds like its out of tune - take it back to the shop and get them to tune it
@vincentgrove8787 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The hardware store repairman wouldn't tell me about this simple fix because he could charge $8.00 per minute to fix this. I'm old and I hate noise so I put the gizmo back in.
@tom.p1986 4 жыл бұрын
Mine bogs down when its cold
@leemacgregor1 4 жыл бұрын
My Blower cuts out completely is that the same issue? Not looked at checking that yet.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah mine would bog down and cut out when putting it on throttle. So its a good thing to check first - the spark arrestor
@Andrew-qv2qu 4 жыл бұрын
My spark arrestor doesn’t seem to be able to be removed?
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Some it seems cant be removed, depending on your model. Another type of spark arrestor ive seen on a trimmer i have has to be lifted off with a flat head screw driver. If all else fails ask your local shop how to remove the spark arrestor 👍 Hope it helps
@davidmyers959 9 ай бұрын
How about just removing the gauze ? Then it’s not going to get blocked up. The odd spark out the exhaust shouldn’t be a major problem. ?
@scarroll625 4 жыл бұрын
Do you guys in Australia blow leaves on the left side of the road, too?
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@scarroll625 4 жыл бұрын
Watching Grass Grow all seriousness, I tried cleaning the screen and it still bogs down. Any other ideas what it might be?
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Have you seen my latest video? Might be a good help. If the unit is a couple years old could likely be the fuel filter. I explain in the video 👍 Hope it helps kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nK9yZq9jms-4e4E.html
@Marksmith2-qu6tl 5 ай бұрын
I took mine out and it still bogs down ??
@whitevoodooman7276 4 жыл бұрын
Mines a bg 56 c and on the exhause where you are unsrewing the spark arrestor out theres no screw head on mine is this normal
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Ive got 2 and both have a screw that can be undone with the socket tool that comes with the machine. Then they usually are just screwed off with this
@whitevoodooman7276 4 жыл бұрын
@@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial i have 1 and it dont !
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Thats really weird! Id take it to the store you got it from and ask them to show you how to move the spark arrestor!
@whitevoodooman7276 4 жыл бұрын
@@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial lol just brought a new one bg 56c and again no screw on the outside of the exhaust to take it out and you cart open it up to do from the inside Was thinking this is a uk stihl blower thing with them ?? Where is yours from
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Mine is from Australia
@shagbark54 6 жыл бұрын
if you're in High fire hazard area you need it otherwise just get rid of it the spark arrestor screen police won't notice
@alfredosolis8660 5 жыл бұрын
Great, I only have one hand.
@donhgr 5 жыл бұрын
Grab that screen and yank it lose never have problem again
@holdenguy75 4 жыл бұрын
I use a blow torch and make it glow red. Burns the carbon away to look like new.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah thats also another good way to clean carbon!
@Vdrflame 6 жыл бұрын
dont even have spark errestors in the uk :L
@tobyalexander793 6 жыл бұрын
my 346xp bogged down with one here in uk
@norcoauctions 2 ай бұрын
mine bogs down but I removed my spark arrestor and IT WAS CLEAN. NOW WHAT? BG55
@stevek4546 4 жыл бұрын
I get rid of my spark arrestor screens on ALL of my 2 stroke engines.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah thats fair enough. Under some councils it is illegal to have them removed, but i doubt they would check your equipment if you did remove it.
@muro5454 Жыл бұрын
Heizen und verbrennen ist beste reinigung
@donhgr 4 жыл бұрын
Use a torch on it and it will burn the carbon off
@jessejamesdallas 2 жыл бұрын
Easier way to fix...Cut off that screen with a hacksaw! It will never-ever clog up again!...I cut mine off 2 years ago and never looked back...SH56c blower works like new ever since!..........You may be able to just remove the spark asesor all together and be just fine, but I opted to cut the screen off and stick the plug back in.
@Alfsp1 5 жыл бұрын
Cut the screen bit off
@obviouslytwo4u 3 жыл бұрын
Incidentally this leaf blower is the exact same as a Mountfield MBL 270V. And has the same issue. My advice for best solution to clean it is to use caustic oven cleaner. And allow to soak for an hour. P.s avoid spraying oven cleaner on aluminium parts. Also use oven cleaner to clean turbos and egr valves. Or better still delete your EGR valve completely but keep the turbo.
@shagbark54 6 жыл бұрын
u dont need it...take it off
@spitfireap77 6 жыл бұрын
Take it off and you risk sparks spitting out to our exhaust and catching the dry leaves you're surrounded by on fire.
@hperk3233 6 жыл бұрын
Good video, but next time you don't have to bring the object so close to the lens, it makes it out of focus. Just kind of hold it up and people will see what your talking about. Good video.
@michaelcoby860 5 жыл бұрын
But if that's not the issue check your coil
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