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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
  • In this video I will show you how I clean a leaf blower carburetor.
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Komentáře • 186

  • @SFFXd
    @SFFXd Před 29 dny +1

    Thank you so much this is very helpful and very kind of you to share. I appreciate that you took the time to explain it clearly and showed each of the steps. I’m about to try to clean my first carburettor today.

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 29 dny +1

      Just take your time and take pictures you can do it.
      Thank you so much for the comment and watching.

  • @gerardbauer4035
    @gerardbauer4035 Před 4 lety +14

    Your a good man Kevin to work on things for free or just to cover your expense. Not many of your kind left now a days. Also, taking pictures is a must for me. Pictures have saved my butt on several occasions :) At 69 years of age relying on my memory is not so good anymore. Thank you for sharing your expertise in your videos. Not only are they enjoyable they are very educational. Learning new stuff is so much fun. Love your channel, keep up the good work. Stay safe and be well.

  • @johnhanos1119
    @johnhanos1119 Před 2 lety +7

    Great explanation on how to clean the carb. Picture perfect, slow enough to be able to retain the procedure. Thank you.

  • @armchairtin-kicker503
    @armchairtin-kicker503 Před měsícem +2

    Lately, I have been using diesel fuel for cleaning parts, it off-gassing far less than gasoline or kerosene but still makes an excellent solvent. That stated, my carburetor maintenance is fairly standardized: First, before disassembly or removal, I blow off as much dirt and grime with compressed air. Then I brush the remaining grime with diesel fuel, blowing the fuel away with compressed air. After removing the carburetor, I brush of any remaining grime with diesel fuel while plugging both ports with my fingers, blowing of the residual with compressed air. After disassembly, I squirt carburetor cleaner down the various passages, followed by compressed air. Then I ultrasonically clean the carburetor, 15-minutes a side using SharperTek SC20 carburetor cleaner degreaser. Then I dip the carburetor into a distilled water rinse. Then I blow off as much water as possible before dipping it into a 99% IPA bath to displace any remaining water, Finally, I blow off the IPA with compressed air, reassembling the carburetor with a rebuild kit, installing it back onto the unit.
    Once I tried to perform carburetor maintenance on a Honda HRC216 lawn mower, skipping the carburetor cleaner and compressed air down the passages treatment and it failed. Apparently, ultrasonic cleaning can only do so much, clearing completely clogged passages being beyond its ability. For the record, I use a SharperTek XPD360-6L, a good quality sweep ultrasonic cleaner.

  • @rlliston1648
    @rlliston1648 Před 4 lety +8

    Very instructive video, Kevin. You not only know your "stuff" but are a great teacher. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @Hatch61
    @Hatch61 Před 4 lety +4

    I bought an old two cylinder John Deere chainsaw at a yard sale for $5.00. Owner said it haven’t run in 40 years. After a weekend of tinkering, it’s running nice. Great video Kevin, more useful knowledge. Be well my friend.

  • @ronsteitz4535
    @ronsteitz4535 Před rokem +3

    I’ve seen no one pull out fuel filter out of tank and check hoses in process before assembly. This could be a recipe for a re -tear down. 🤔 hose removal and replacement is easier at break down time.👍😊

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před rokem

      Great point! Thanks for the comment.

    • @ronsteitz4535
      @ronsteitz4535 Před rokem

      @@Robinson-Homestead Gas lines get brittle over time from heat and age. After cleaning of carb the lines are free and easy to maneuver into place while reassembling.👍

  • @alndi1
    @alndi1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I feel confident i could do this after watching you so thanks for a great video!

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 8 měsíci

      You can do it just take pictures first that always helps if you forget how to reasemble things.

  • @pedroparravicini7366
    @pedroparravicini7366 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for your help with the carburetor very helpful 👍 Thanks again

  • @allustig1715
    @allustig1715 Před 3 lety +2

    Well done Mr. Robinson. Great tips, including taking pics b/4 you proceed. Thanks, DA

  • @shawnwarner7142
    @shawnwarner7142 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video!

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 4 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it.
      Thank you so much for the comment and watching.

  • @thomashatfield5628
    @thomashatfield5628 Před 2 lety +1

    Tom mixer from England. I have big hands simple things are bit awkward but we get bye.Thanks for being very patient.Great video.

  • @Concerned_Citizen111
    @Concerned_Citizen111 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video man!

  • @therrienmichael08
    @therrienmichael08 Před rokem +1

    New Subscriber
    Our handheld blower would not start, and you are right. Just have to put your mind to it.

  • @richp4449
    @richp4449 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video, very helpful. Good camera work!!! Thank you.

  • @steveheck7754
    @steveheck7754 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very good. Got it runnining, but i did blow that little screen into the next county. You were right about turning the air down.

  • @davidweum9334
    @davidweum9334 Před 4 lety

    Hello Kevin. I have a 68 yr. old friend who just knows how to fix small engines. He works on my small engines and crs for free. I do yard work for him. It works out. He just knows. My brother owns a lower. One day I'll learn how to start it. Thanks. everything.

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 4 lety

      That is how it's supposed to work That's a team thank you for sharing that David.

  • @coachtkaufmann
    @coachtkaufmann Před rokem +2

    Thanks Kevin. I was having issue with the bulb not priming. I took your idea of removing the bulb housing soaked it in gasoline and then while the unit was submerged depressed the bulb. The bulb filled with gasoline. Looks like the gas removed the clog and any debris. I reinstalled the bulb and carb and the blower fired right up.

  • @jerrytrussell9059
    @jerrytrussell9059 Před 3 lety +1

    Very informative video on how to clean a blower carb. You should have been a surgeon.

  • @mikeyboy2154
    @mikeyboy2154 Před 2 lety +2

    Thx so much sir love your videos. Appreciate your commentary and attention to detail.

  • @jameskim3868
    @jameskim3868 Před 2 lety +2

    Kevin you did fantastic job Thanks .

  • @explorer867
    @explorer867 Před 4 lety +1

    Kevin, that's so cool you help people out. I have repaired many of these small Japanese carb's. I owned a grounds management company so was always bending wrenches lol.

  • @jmccracken491
    @jmccracken491 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video Kevin, very well explained and yes pics pics pics. Sure keep you from having headaches.

  • @robertbarrett9921
    @robertbarrett9921 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice job BRO

  • @trebledog
    @trebledog Před rokem +1

    Thank you sir. I'm so tired of bushwhackers breaking down on me and not knowing how to fix them. I'll let you know how I do.

  • @kevinchristie4847
    @kevinchristie4847 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your video. My leaf blower is now operating like new.

  • @jomartins9688
    @jomartins9688 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Just watched great information and well done thank you

  • @PaulDGreen-bu4iz
    @PaulDGreen-bu4iz Před 4 lety +3

    You come up with some interesting projects Kevin! Thank you for sharing!

  • @TheLORDsArmy1
    @TheLORDsArmy1 Před 2 lety +1

    Good video; thanks
    I would replace the gas filter first thing and clean the spark plug before taking it apart

  • @TomokosEnterprize
    @TomokosEnterprize Před 4 lety +1

    These little carbs are soooo simple and easy to work on. Good thing as todays fuels are awful. The Stihl wrench has a "Torx" type driver on it.

  • @lukemorley7481
    @lukemorley7481 Před rokem +1

    Explained well

  • @ernestspriggs5701
    @ernestspriggs5701 Před 2 lety +1

    I really appreciate you doing this, help me out alot..

  • @MrBroofer
    @MrBroofer Před 2 lety

    Well done...You do thorough work.

  • @davidmoss7216
    @davidmoss7216 Před 3 lety +1

    Good job! Well done

  • @mwparker1969
    @mwparker1969 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you!

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for watching and the comment.

    • @mwparker1969
      @mwparker1969 Před 4 měsíci

      @@Robinson-Homestead My Stihl BG50 was bogging down. I cleaned the carb today and it is running great. I had to adjust the idle for the newly clean carb. I used carb cleaner instead of gas. Straight forward. Easy. You da man! They outlawed 2-stroke engines for home use here in California. Just another West Coast bright idea. Lots of idiots here. Landfills are already full of toxic car batteries.

  • @davehendrick5497
    @davehendrick5497 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Good job!

  • @ihymns
    @ihymns Před 10 měsíci +1

    Excellent! Thanks!

  • @renostubbs8504
    @renostubbs8504 Před 2 lety

    Thanks, buddy, this was helpful...keep them coming

  • @williammcguire3rd
    @williammcguire3rd Před 4 lety +3

    It's amazing what a little cleaning will do to make it run rite!! Good job my friend!👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

  • @renostubbs8504
    @renostubbs8504 Před 2 lety +1

    Again, this was a huge money saver...$75 to be exact

  • @davidm.klimek2596
    @davidm.klimek2596 Před rokem +1

    Great informative video!

  • @edwardburke9181
    @edwardburke9181 Před 2 lety

    Clear and concise well soht video cheers for sharing

  • @camillabarnes6678
    @camillabarnes6678 Před měsícem

    great job!!!!

  • @Jackouk2021
    @Jackouk2021 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m just about to attempt this using your video! Wish me luck lol

  • @tiogabill6240
    @tiogabill6240 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the great video but if you have a newer unit (mine was purchased in 10 of 2021) the screw that holds the needle valve in has been changed and I was unable to remove mine. i think its a allen rench but i just could not get mine to grip it. I don't kow why the would do this except to make it harder to clean. thanks again good luc to all...just keep tryin

  • @reedallidap7173
    @reedallidap7173 Před rokem

    Thank you. I’m gonna try my echo carb later today

  • @danielpadgett2831
    @danielpadgett2831 Před rokem +1

    I would have replaced the metering diaphragm and the primer buld just for good measure but that's just me but good job

  • @ciphercode2298
    @ciphercode2298 Před rokem

    I've gotta take my bg86 apart and do this. I've never had it apart and wasnt sure how hard itd be. Seems simple enough. Mine will start,but will only run a few seconds. As soon as you give it throttle it dies. I've checked the spark arrestor screen and it was running fine last fall. Hopefully a good cleaning will help it out. Thanks for the well done video.

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před rokem +1

      Take your time and take pictures so you can remember where things go, good luck with it.

    • @ciphercode2298
      @ciphercode2298 Před rokem +1

      @@Robinson-Homestead thanks,I will.

  • @johnvandergriff3521
    @johnvandergriff3521 Před rokem +1

    Great Job!! Thank You!!

  • @TheWoodHaven
    @TheWoodHaven Před 4 lety

    You made that look so easy, even I could do it.

  • @jmccracken491
    @jmccracken491 Před 4 lety

    STIHL the # 1 Blowers, Chainsaws and Trimmers known the world over.
    I need to get out here and clean the Carb ,on my STIHL trimmer.
    Keeping it Clean and Keepin It Real.

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 4 lety

      How are you feeling my friend?

    • @Republic1usa
      @Republic1usa Před 4 lety

      you'll find out

    • @andybecker2693
      @andybecker2693 Před 4 lety

      You are delusional. Stihl is only assembled here. All of the parts are made in China. Some of the low end stuff is completely made and assembled in China. You probably don’t own any Stihl anyway.

  • @charlesanderson8481
    @charlesanderson8481 Před rokem +2

    That was great

  • @everready19373
    @everready19373 Před rokem +1

    I lost the little white check valve on the primer bulb plastic housing. I just ordered a new carb, $25.00 isn't too bad for a free leaf blower.

  • @asmototripz6165
    @asmototripz6165 Před 2 lety

    Good work!!!

  • @frankcarrerejr
    @frankcarrerejr Před 4 lety

    Taking pictures is great, it have saved me many times. The older I get the less I can remember.

  • @davejustice7464
    @davejustice7464 Před 3 lety

    Great video Kevin thank you

  • @jrw7903
    @jrw7903 Před 3 lety

    Well done!

  • @robertlewis3772
    @robertlewis3772 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing this. Lots of good tips.

  • @garysmith4311
    @garysmith4311 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Kevin for sharing

  • @bretts1
    @bretts1 Před 2 lety

    My runs fine once I crank and crank and crank. By that point being on 7 liters of oxygen I am dizzy. Wait a hour and dam thing starts. What could cause that? It’s been cold blooded to start since I bought it new from local dealer. I have a Pressure was same brand and it starts first pull.

  • @sonnyc3826
    @sonnyc3826 Před 3 lety

    interesting ..i found a elaf blower today but i know nothing about small engines except what ive been watching recently so ill use this video in taking it apart...i know its the carb because its filthing i gave it so sprays with the carb cleaner while it wasnt even a part and it started up but then would die down again so i wanted to see how to take it apart one more time so i dont mess it up ...my first small engine i found this summer ..

  • @digger26
    @digger26 Před 3 lety +1

    Kevin, I just finished your weed wacker magneto video and then came here. Back to the magneto video. I don't have the feeler gauges so I may have to borrow some from a friend if I am to tackle that. My problem is my Echo PB250LN blower. It starts right away and runs until warm and then quits. It won't restart when warm. If I let it sit overnight (or some extended period), it fires right up again. When it quits, I am running it at full throttle while in use and it just dies without any hesitation. So far, I have changed the spark plug, air filter, gas line air filter, taken the carb apart and cleaned it but still, the problem persists. A knowledgable friend thinks the possibility might be a defective coil that is fine when cold but then when warm becomes faulty. Do you have any thoughts on what it might be or what I should try next? This unit is only 3-4 yrs old but I am struggling. I have searched google and youtube but can't find a solution to my problem. Really liked your video and have subscribed. Thanks for what you do and any suggestions.

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 3 lety

      I think it is a bad coil, let me know if that fixes your problem.

    • @digger26
      @digger26 Před 3 lety

      @@Robinson-Homestead Thanks for the response. While I was doing other projects I let the blower sit on my workbench for a few days. I tried it again before going after the coil and this time it worked. It has been working fine since then. I think the problem might have been a dirty carb? I had taken it apart as previously mentioned but not being well educated in this area, I was hit and miss on where to spray the carb cleaner. Now, with hindsight, I think my problem was that it took a bit of time for all the carb cleaner I sprayed in it, to work its way to the problem. Thanks for your help.

    • @digger26
      @digger26 Před 3 lety

      @@Robinson-Homestead I'm wrong and I think you're right. The blower runs from cold and is okay if it doesn't quit. Ran out of gas half way through my job and had to wait for it to cool completely (next day) before it would restart. My current problem is a new coil in Ontario, Canada costs $115. This is almost prohibitive to spend on a several year old unit. I'll try to make sure it has enough gas and run it continually from cold to get my jobs done. The new coil will have to wait. Thanks again for the help and great videos.

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 3 lety +1

      @@digger26 call the company and see if it's still under warranty it might be

  • @TheJamessilbers
    @TheJamessilbers Před 3 lety

    Great thanks 👌

  • @kennyjensen9653
    @kennyjensen9653 Před rokem

    Found a video about the spark arrestor did you check that? I took apart my blower carb and still had problems changed plug and fuel filter ended up bieng spark arrestor screen was super gummed up just a thought if you didn't already know ! Thanks for the video tips

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před rokem

      Just a tip the spark arrestor get gummed up from not using a good quality 2 cycle oil, hope that helps out for the future and thanks for watching.

    • @kennyjensen9653
      @kennyjensen9653 Před rokem

      @@Robinson-Homestead I use Stihl oil 🤔

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před rokem

      @@kennyjensen9653 that is a good oil.

  • @richardhively3085
    @richardhively3085 Před 2 lety

    hello. can you tell me why there are 2 different carbs on bg 86 blowers? i noticed the one you worked on in this video does not have the small protrusion made on the white plastic plate just under the primer bulb and goes through the air filter case next to the upper bolt. however the vast majority, at least on videos on the bg 86 and most of the carbs i see, have this. what function does this serve and how does one make sure to get the right parts and such when ordering. thank you.

    • @jimmunhall
      @jimmunhall Před rokem

      Probably too late to answer this for you but it’s a year later. The ones with the protrusion is just a vent. You can put some sealer or something on the tip and lightly place the cover against it, that will mark the cover for you, then take a 1/4” drill and slowly drill out the plastic to fit for the vent if that’s the type you purchased. Both will work fine and I’ve seen both types as well. Hope this helps

  • @billcurtis6727
    @billcurtis6727 Před 3 lety +1

    what do you do when Ryobi does not make a carb rebuild kit anymore ?

  • @stevenhicks815
    @stevenhicks815 Před 3 lety

    My leaf blower will start and run without pushing bulb runs great then 20 mins later you go to start back up it does not want to stay running when you pull on trigger?

  • @peacehavenpointe1454
    @peacehavenpointe1454 Před 4 lety +5

    Very interesting video, really enjoy this type of videos, sure wish I lived closer to you, THANKs, as always REMEMBER JESUS LOVES YOU 🙏 🙏🙏 !

  • @StankPlanks
    @StankPlanks Před 4 lety

    Cheers Kev!

  • @william38022
    @william38022 Před 4 lety

    I have a gas electric hybrid trimmer,,,, I have a real nice Black & Decker corded electric blower that I hook up to my little Honda generator with a long extension cord so it’s gas electric,,,lol.

  • @corey01851
    @corey01851 Před 3 lety +1

    Took mine out. Sprayed it with carb cleaner. Changed fuel filter, air filter, and spark plug. When I prime it, it will run for three seconds and dies.... what is my problem? 🤬

    • @stevemeade6072
      @stevemeade6072 Před 2 lety

      I have the same issue only mine started when I replaced my primer bulb. Mine will keep idling if I keep pumping the primer bulb. I guess I'm going to order a carb. I wish he would give his opinion on what would cause this. Good luck with yours. I will let you know if new carb fixes mine.

    • @corey01851
      @corey01851 Před 2 lety

      @@stevemeade6072 thanks man. Mines about 8 yrs old and I'm not willing to spend $90 on an oem carb just to find out i need a new blower. Good luck with yours!

    • @stevemeade6072
      @stevemeade6072 Před 2 lety

      @@corey01851 After I removed my carb, during the process of cleaning it up I saw in small letters"china" so that tells me that the original carbs are most likely made in china. I ordered a replacement carb from a US based ebay seller for 10 bucks. I'm 99.9999999% sure its coming from china. It may be crap it may be good....guess I will know in about 4 days. If you want to know how it turns out just let me know

    • @corey01851
      @corey01851 Před 2 lety

      @@stevemeade6072 you may have to do some customization. I've heard they work but not without some tweaking of some kind. It was suggested to me to buy oem but once I saw the price it was a no for me

    • @stevemeade6072
      @stevemeade6072 Před 2 lety

      @@corey01851 Got my Ebay carb in today. It was an exact match. I installed it , pushed primer 3 or 4 times and it started and ran on the second pull however after about 30 seconds it started to run rough at full throttle and eventually died. I then watched a video from Steve's Small Engine Saloon on how to adjust the carb. I did it and it ran perfectl! Got those jobs caught up that I had gotten behind on. It ran perfect all afternoon. If I can be of any help just let me know. Good Luck with yours

  • @scotthogan4558
    @scotthogan4558 Před 2 lety

    FWI a brand new carb for that is 15 bucks. I've got the same one

  • @MarkWieske
    @MarkWieske Před 4 lety

    Be careful when buying a new carb. I got one off of Amazon and the blower worked even worse than before. It pushed out white smoke in half choke, and wouldn't run at all without the choke. I put the old one back on and at least could get it to run in half choke. Be sure to get an OEM.
    Great video BTW. :)

  • @timauner8993
    @timauner8993 Před 4 lety

    How can you tell if the carburetor gaskets inside are bad

  • @patrickcooper1122
    @patrickcooper1122 Před 3 lety

    at 17:40 you cut out the actual placement of the gasket and primer bulb apparatus, which unfortunately is exactly what I was looking to find out.

  • @derrickwolter1
    @derrickwolter1 Před 3 lety

    If the fuel primer gets stuck when you press it, could that be a clogged carburetor?

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 3 lety

      i'm not sure about that, sorry

    • @derrickwolter1
      @derrickwolter1 Před 3 lety

      @@Robinson-Homestead no worries man, I changed the fuel lines, new fuel filter, new primer pump, cleaned blockage in the screens with carb cleaner, still dont work. Probably gonna throw in the trash, lol!!!

    • @JoeBlowski
      @JoeBlowski Před 3 lety +1

      No. That happens when the hoses are reversed, because fuel can flow in only one direction through the carb.

  • @johnnewton3990
    @johnnewton3990 Před 3 lety

    Is there any chance that I could get the model number for that Carburetor?

  • @edgardomatos7742
    @edgardomatos7742 Před rokem +1

    What amazes me , you use practically one hand , im using 2 , and did everything you just did ....and it won't start ....soooooo pissed

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před rokem +1

      Maybe go over it again and make sure it's all put back together right, good luck sir.

    • @edgardomatos7742
      @edgardomatos7742 Před rokem

      @@Robinson-Homestead gone, you can't imagine....I just threw it away .

  • @Republic1usa
    @Republic1usa Před 4 lety

    After the troubles I had with farm boss...I switched to HUSKY!!!!!!!! Stilh is riding on its name... no more quality..Lots of luck if you have one ....

  • @user-nk5uc5tp4g
    @user-nk5uc5tp4g Před 4 měsíci +1

    Only thing is the diaphragm, you did not show that going back on.

    • @Robinson-Homestead
      @Robinson-Homestead  Před 4 měsíci

      Sorry thanks for the comment.

    • @user-nk5uc5tp4g
      @user-nk5uc5tp4g Před 4 měsíci

      @@Robinson-Homestead I'm not saying you did a bad job because I learned from your video for sure. !

  • @jaydee4367
    @jaydee4367 Před 10 měsíci

    Torx

  • @anzacday4141
    @anzacday4141 Před 2 lety

    torx 27

  • @voiceofreason24
    @voiceofreason24 Před 3 lety

    Why go to all that effort and not remove the adjusting screws to blow them out? take another couple of minutes with much better results

  • @mten8965
    @mten8965 Před 4 lety

    🖒😎

  • @tracyepaggett6027
    @tracyepaggett6027 Před rokem +1

    Pp

  • @andrewkolbiaz3170
    @andrewkolbiaz3170 Před 2 lety

    You are too slow what you do

  • @trebledog
    @trebledog Před rokem +1

    Thank you sir. I'm so tired of bushwhackers breaking down on me and not knowing how to fix them. I'll let you know how I do.