So You Own A... STIHL BG 86 Blower

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You own a STIHL BG 86, now what? Watch Josh walk you through how to maintain and use your blower to maximize use and prolong the life of your investment. If you're a seasoned BG 86 owner, but you're noticing sluggish performance, watch to learn more about a common maintenance touch point that is easy to resolve and helps your machine function optimally.
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@Carlsmower 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're big advocates of shopping and supporting local if you're watching from a different area here's the dealer locator so you can support a local business too. www.stihlusa.com/locator/search/

@devilsden2283 Жыл бұрын

Just picked one up today..didn't receive the wrench or safety glasses...never owned a leaf blower and have been raking tons of leaves for years....this machine is fantastic and your video is excellent...thank you very much...👍

@FREDYBGAMING 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative video!

@wasItGmac 3 жыл бұрын

@3:10: "Choke is attached to the throttle trigger." those are the magic words man wasn't gonna start if i kept holding that throttle trigger down. thank you!

@randyt3558 Ай бұрын

You forgot to mention a great feature of the 86...the anti-vibration springs. This is a great unit. Easy to maintain. Have had mine for 5 years so far. Just replaced the impeller as i use the vacuum a lot, and stone bark, as well as lava rock, do damage to the impeller.

@djjoeykmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thank you so Much! I love my

@adamcrater1762 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one today. And don't know that it has a few of the features you mentioned. Thanks for a very informative video sir!

@Carlsmower 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. Enjoy the BG86

@BiggzDeArtistofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Sthil Bg 86 ive been working mines for two years now and the only problem ive had was with the muffler. Great Blower !!!!!!

@ciphercode2298 2 жыл бұрын

Bought mine used for $125,years ago and it's been great.

@nightmare69metalmatt52 3 жыл бұрын

The best mix iv found is the shindalo or what ever it's called its amazing

@iridemotorbikes 3 жыл бұрын

Great information/great video.... I wish more dealers would care/take the time to make excellent how to videos, your customer service level seems to be too shelve!! Keep up the great work! 👍🏼

@MrKfq269 8 ай бұрын

Just purchased my bg86 today. Time to replace my 20 year old echo es-210. Wish me luck.

@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 3 жыл бұрын

I love Stihl machines but I have the HS86C, I exclusively use it as a vac, for which it is great. however, as a blower it not a patch on my Husky 525 BX or Makita MM4! With regards to the fuel, with the amount I use, shelf life is not an issue so non ethanol is just way too expensive. Just make sure you buy high grade 2 stroke and it will basically do the same thing but much much cheaper!

@jamesbramblett3346 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome blower. Used for 3 years and the only negatives things I can say is the muffler is rusting. ALWAYS garage kept 🤷🏼‍♂️ and it does use a lot of fuel

@bounjamin Жыл бұрын

I have the same thing on my muffler and I just got it in April of 2022. Part of it must be because I use it to blow light snow, etc. I have been finding that if you apply vegetable oil to a cooled but warm muffler it helps to keep the metal better. Like seasoning a pan.

@49ProRatStreet 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation. I just bought a used machine and went thru everything short of opening the case. It runs great and idles perfect. Here is my question. I know the cruise, normal operation spot and the shutoff position. I seem to find a lever position between the cruise and the normal position that enables the machine to idle but when I tilt the machine downward it idles up to about 1/3 throttle. I did this a few times and it does this every time. Is this a factory feature or an abnormality on mine? Thanks

@Carlsmower 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like machine could be “leaning out”. Several causes, one simple one is the fuel filter is not staying submerged, or there’s a crack in a fuel line. A couple areas to check.

@Pissarrio Жыл бұрын

this model can also work as a (not sure the terminology) suction, meaning i can blow the leaves and also suck the leaf inside and routed it to a bag attached to it. For that to become a suction blower something inside needs to be done like reversed or something, can you show us how that is done?

@g.d.7629 3 жыл бұрын

I run good fuel balls to the wall most people do on a blower. No exaust issues

@BG-vq9fd 3 жыл бұрын

I have a SH 86 C . This winter I was using it to blow light dry snow off my side walks. It lost power so I added more motomix. Still did not seem like full rpm's. Plug, tank filter, and exhaust looked good(cleaned screen anyway). As far as I could tell top of piston looked good and compression was good. I have since bought a new plug and tank filter but have not messed with it since. Any suggestions? I also have 2 Stihl backpack blowers and 1 combi system blower.

@bounjamin Жыл бұрын

Have you checked the carburetor? If you have good compression, no blockages, and good spark I would look to the carburetor. If you haven't cleaned it for a while it could have a clog. Could also be a bad carburetor. Good idea to pressure test it and, if it's good, clean and rebuild it with a carb kit.

@Robsbrd99 7 ай бұрын

Wouldn't stabilized non-ethanol be aboit the same as motomix?

@darrelbiolo2596 Жыл бұрын

I use yamalube in all my 2 stroke tools and never any problems

@2pacnasgame Жыл бұрын

I got mine at Fresno ag would of been nice if the guy sold me one with cruise control he didn’t even mention that to me I got home tried it for like 5 or 10 minutes and started thinking where is the cruise control lever it doesn’t have one now I’m stuck with it 🤬

@uralbob1 Жыл бұрын

Fuel /oil ratio for stihl blower

@g.d.7629 3 жыл бұрын

echo has that 2620 for 199 2520 149 which is fine for most people.

@g.d.7629 3 жыл бұрын

I dont remember posting that. Never heard of 2620 and 2520?????

@del-boysnostalgiatvads7416 3 жыл бұрын

BG86 yes sir! 👌

@1crazednut 2 жыл бұрын

Does Stihl make a wall mount to store the BG-86 on a garage wall?

@Carlsmower 2 жыл бұрын

They do have a pegboard hook that works. Check with your local dealer

@jesseryan4053 3 жыл бұрын

That premixed fuel is insanely expensive, and you’re a little misleading when you talk about how much longer the shelf life is than “regular gas”. Anyone can go buy ethanol free fuel and mix the oil in and have the same shelf life for about 1/8th the cost.

@randyt3558 Ай бұрын

No. Even premium gas degrades.

@jesseryan4053 Ай бұрын

@@randyt3558 right, i said the same shelf life. Didn’t say it wouldn’t eventually go bad

@randyt3558 Ай бұрын

@@jesseryan4053 again no. They don't have the same shelf life. But you do you.

@allgood6535 Жыл бұрын

Honda 4t blower is light years ahead of this stihl machines last few years then carb problems

@paulclifford8703 3 жыл бұрын

I DO

@g.d.7629 3 жыл бұрын

I may look at stihl to stay halfass advised but just cant buy one I always get a lemon.

@g.d.7629 3 жыл бұрын

How much for a weekend warrior model? $200 or more

@Carlsmower 3 жыл бұрын

The BG56 sell for under $200

@djjoeykmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Do you have a online store? Do you ship to Detroit, Michigan? Awesome videos!!! Thank you so much!

@Carlsmower 3 жыл бұрын

@Joey check out Hellebuycks in the Detroit area. You deserve a local dealer 😀

@djjoeykmusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@Carlsmower hi, thank you for the quick response. Will do Awesome videos, so much info Thank you so much Keep it up! Have a wonderful day

@charliemike6959 2 жыл бұрын

Do you ship to Ohio?

@Carlsmower 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry we do not ship. Do you have a local independent retailer in your area. You want them on your team 😉

@g.d.7629 3 жыл бұрын

Im the guy cutting a log who always finds the nail or wire in a tree!!!

@Carlsmower 3 жыл бұрын

Good aim 😉

@g.d.7629 3 жыл бұрын

@@Carlsmower Its the truth I had some pieces of 3 2x6s glued together was trying out a NEW 3/8 chain and yes I cut about a 20 penny nail. It was nailed on second board so you didnt see it. Top board covered it. Used cheap electric grinder to fix but 1 tooth was afu

@g.d.7629 3 жыл бұрын

Truebuilt glues and nails their long 6x6 supports. Thats nothing I have a maple tree and its a weird one with large pieces of bark right by the pole barn. I meant to cut it down about 10 yrs ago but I must have still drank beer back then or had bigger fish to fry. I feel like knotching it and let the wind take it but has to be a strong southern wind or will get part of house and mash piss out of pole barn!! Maybe Ill bump up insurance!!!

@2HellWUtube Жыл бұрын

Physics 101: you don't lose volume wit the flat nozzle. The volume is constant. What changes is the speed (increases) and the pressure (decreases).

@polarlab113 2 жыл бұрын

You didn’t show a carb adjustment

@Carlsmower 2 жыл бұрын

That can be dangerous 😉

@polarlab113 2 жыл бұрын

@@Carlsmower how so dangerous I’ve been tuning carbs for 55 years.it’s not magic

@Carlsmower 2 жыл бұрын

@@polarlab113 nice work! I agree it is something that once understood can be done and it is all good until we lean them out to much or hide another problem. Many people are not comfortable doing to much tweaking of the carb and a properly maintained machine needs very little.

@Idahoprepper71 9 ай бұрын

The stihl hp oil is junk. Constantly plugging up my spark arrestor. Switched to echo red armor and it has never plugged up since.

@g.d.7629 3 жыл бұрын

And a prostate exam at the cash register!!!

@singalongwrudy8690 8 ай бұрын

Ethanol FREE gas

@atvrepairsandmore2482 3 жыл бұрын

Buy a Echo. I've never seen a anything made by Stihl that runs as good as a Echo. I have one of these but it takes 5 pulls to start and you have to pump the bubble at least 3-5 times or it will not start. My echo, prime it once and fires first or second pull.

@polarlab113 2 жыл бұрын

The premixed fuel is a ripoff.I use premium gas and Stihl oil my machinery lasts eons. I can’t afford in a yard work business,to use gas like that so proper maintenance is the key.it’s not a magic bullet.there are none.periodic tuning and maintenance is the key.

@Carlsmower 2 жыл бұрын

It is expensive. But cheap insurance for low use applications or off season hibernation

@randyt3558 Ай бұрын

it's not a rip off. Its convenient for people who don't use their blower everyday, and aren't interested in mixing fuel and oil. 2 litres would cover most homeowners blower usage for a season.

@adame8173 Жыл бұрын

Just use Stihl gas; people can’t mix properly.

@nightmare69metalmatt52 3 жыл бұрын

Also this is the worst peace of equipment I ever wasted money almost 300 bucks for some that breaks dow. Within the first 4 months of use and a whole year later needed to be replaced echo is way better for a hand held blower