Watched the video about 3 times and put it back together twice and low and behold, first pull ran like a champ. I found out the thin vs. the thick gasket, goes one way on one side and the other way on the opposite. Great tip. Wished I had listened better the first time I watched. Thanks for the help and now on to the weed trimmer. Piece of cake...
When you take the needle out, you must reset the float level with a Zama float level tool. The float level is the most critical adjustment made in a carburetor. Poking a hole in the screen does nothing. Fuel will flow through a clean screen just fine. It will allow more than enough fuel for that engine to run. I also noticed that your diaphragm had wrinkles in it. If the diaphragm has little waves or wrinkles in it, replace it. I do this everyday and know from experience. If the diaphragm is not very soft and pliable, have it replaced. Another tip... todays fuels are only good for about 30 days before it starts to turn unless it has fuel stabilizers in it. Smell the fuel first and it just might save you a whole bunch of time. The first thing I do is empty the fuel and start with a known good fuel source.
I had changed the fuel lines, fuel filter, and spark plug. Still no start. Watched this video. Took the carburetor apart. It seemed pretty clean. Lost the tiny spring for about 15 minutes. Put it all back together and somehow, someway, after everything else failed, it started! I have the exact same leaf blower as in the video.
Cody , It's most likely that the spring has slipped or broken . There's a small chance that there could be something wore out to . There's also the chance that there could be some dirt or something in the pulley system . Take some kind of spray lubricant and spray in and around the rope hole , if that doesn't work then try some carb cleaner and then let it dry and then relubricate .
From recent experience, this particular model and the FL1500LE from Weed Eater are complete garbage. I had a customer bring in a 2015 FB25 that turned out to have sheared a flywheel key. I don't even know how you do that on a leaf blower. We purchased him the same one because he loved his old one so much. I took it out of the box and assembled it per instructions and tried to fire it up. Despite about 100 tries, the brand new, never used machine wouldn't fire. I put my spark tester on it, and to my surprise, there was no spark. So, I tried a different new spark plug. Again, no spark. Now, I am working on this guy's brother's FL1500LE. I cleaned the carburetor, replaced the fuel lines, cleaned the muffler and spark arrestor, and switched out the old fuel. It generates about 90PSI compression, and has plenty of spark. Still, this piece of junk will not fire. Take my advice, DON"T buy Weed Eater blowers.
lesson 2: if you lose the receipt... go back and Buy the same item. keep that item and return the bad one with the new receipt. Charlie would call this Winning!
Found out the problem. It had a terribly dry rotted fuel line that had broken off into the tank. I got it replaced and now the blower runs like a charm. The only problem i find is that when i tilt the leaf blower at any angle, it dies.
I got the blower 26b and with what you showed me I look closely at the gas lines and I could see the intake to the carburetor was not getting any gas so I put more gas in Pump It Up about 15 times the little ball pull started it about five six times it struggled but then it started it was starved for gas thank you
The sole purpose of the purge bulb is to push old fuel and air inside the carburetor BACK to the fuel tank and pull fresh fuel into the carburetor. It does NOT put fuel into the engine.
My blower lasted about 10 years and costed less then $100.00. I will just buy another one. Same with weed eater, washer, dryer, clothing and car. They finally burn out like light bulbs. And yes people too. But if you have the time, energy, tools and nerves go ahead you'll save money. I do change my car oil, filters and spark plugs.
briefroboboy, If it dies wen you tilt the blower then you probably got the fuel line to short and when you tilt it the gas runs away from the line and it starts sucking air and dies , especially when the tank is low . does it do it when the tank is full ? Whizkid
briefroboboy, Without seeing it or a better description it is hard to diagnoise what the problem is . Could be a stopped up carb , no compression ,stopped up muffler , bad coil , bad spark plug , bad kill switch ,etc . You need to check all of these things . Whizkid
thanks for the video. I had done everything including the Welch plug replacement. it wasn't until I polished the seat and put a small hole in the screen like you did and presto. PS I understood you clearly, regards from Georgia
thanks so much, had this Weed Eater for under a year, did everything you showed including checking for spark, plug was wet not sure if it to much fuel or not a hot enough plug?...seems a little sluggish .but it runs...thanks again..!!
If that doesn't fix it then you'll have to take it apart .But , I'll give you a warning and that is that the spring can go flying and it can be a big pain to rewind . Whizkid
easy for you and me but the average person may think this is rocket science. I've cleaned a lot of carbs but I smashed my Featherlite trimmer against the sidewalk until it broke in 2. problem solved. lol it's the only tool I ever destroyed.
Easier to just drain the tank, buy Mechanic in a Bottle at Home Depot. Pour in 1/4 bottle, pump the primer bulb so it all goes through. Now just wait 30 mins. Magic is now done as it frees and dissolves everything.
I have that same leaf blower. Except it's old. It hasn't been used in years. I dumped the old fuel and put in new. I've gotten it to start but then it stops after about 15-20 seconds and won't restart. I also have a brand new just out of the box Ryobi that I purchased 6-7 years ago but never opened. And it won't start either. Help.
I have a similar engine like this on my RC boat, never been started and has been sitting in my room for about 7 years. After trying to start it today I have no luck.. The engine turns over but doesn't fire. Any help?
Hello I could your help. I got the same brand but a little older. My pull starter is stuck out an will not recoil back is there a simple solution were there might be something stuck in there or does it need to be replaced. Thanks
I cleaned the tiny carb on a brand new "no-start" Murray M25. There was a lot of junk that came out as well as plastic debris. I can now see fuel entering the combustion chamber when I pull it over but it still refuses to start. It has a spark. Anyone have an idea what the compression should be at? I got around 48-50psi. I'm thinking it should be (at minimum) 90psi.
Carburetor/Choke Cleaner Spray is a very strong solvent and can easily make sensitive plastic/rubber check valves in the carb swell up and malfunction. Use something like WD-40 or an ultrasonic cleaner on the carburetor.
I have the same leaf blower and it won’t start till only two years old for me I thought it was old gas so I dumped out the gas and noticed that there was an extra little part floating around inside the gas tank it looks like a tiny shuttlecock wondering where does that go and maybe that’s the problem why it won’t start does anybody have any ideas? Thank you.
Just Peru’s all the comments below which is a wise thing to do… Don’t really have time to troubleshoot all that right now with hoping it would be a quick fix it’s probably just another cheap ass brand made from China like the Shark vacuum cleaners 😂
Great video, . I seen a comment Janet made about not understanding your words I understand every word your saying on your video, I guess Janet wasn't Paying any attention, Just like a woman. Not offense Janet.. Leave the Toy's to da Boy's. .
If you can't understand what he said... You sure as HELL can't fix anything... LOL... I thought he was speaking slowly... Where the hell did you come from?
I understood him just fine. People from all over the world have different accents even within their own primary language. You should if anything be thankful that ESRepair posts videos to help others and not criticize due to your lack of exposure to others and understanding.
Watched the video about 3 times and put it back together twice and low and behold, first pull ran like a champ. I found out the thin vs. the thick gasket, goes one way on one side and the other way on the opposite. Great tip. Wished I had listened better the first time I watched. Thanks for the help and now on to the weed trimmer. Piece of cake...
Bill ,
Thank you . Glad that you got it fixed .
Whizkid
I think this guy was in Deliverance!!!
Put the bawbble on then put the bawbble thing on top. LOVE IT!
Your welcome. We try to make all of our videos informative and great . :)
Whizkid
Can you post a link for the VCR video please, cant find it
When you take the needle out, you must reset the float level with a Zama float level tool. The float level is the most critical adjustment made in a carburetor. Poking a hole in the screen does nothing. Fuel will flow through a clean screen just fine. It will allow more than enough fuel for that engine to run. I also noticed that your diaphragm had wrinkles in it. If the diaphragm has little waves or wrinkles in it, replace it. I do this everyday and know from experience. If the diaphragm is not very soft and pliable, have it replaced. Another tip... todays fuels are only good for about 30 days before it starts to turn unless it has fuel stabilizers in it. Smell the fuel first and it just might save you a whole bunch of time. The first thing I do is empty the fuel and start with a known good fuel source.
I had changed the fuel lines, fuel filter, and spark plug. Still no start. Watched this video. Took the carburetor apart. It seemed pretty clean. Lost the tiny spring for about 15 minutes. Put it all back together and somehow, someway, after everything else failed, it started! I have the exact same leaf blower as in the video.
Cody ,
It's most likely that the spring has slipped or broken . There's a small chance that there could be something wore out to . There's also the chance that there could be some dirt or something in the pulley system . Take some kind of spray lubricant and spray in and around the rope hole , if that doesn't work then try some carb cleaner and then let it dry and then relubricate .
From recent experience, this particular model and the FL1500LE from Weed Eater are complete garbage. I had a customer bring in a 2015 FB25 that turned out to have sheared a flywheel key. I don't even know how you do that on a leaf blower. We purchased him the same one because he loved his old one so much. I took it out of the box and assembled it per instructions and tried to fire it up. Despite about 100 tries, the brand new, never used machine wouldn't fire. I put my spark tester on it, and to my surprise, there was no spark. So, I tried a different new spark plug. Again, no spark.
Now, I am working on this guy's brother's FL1500LE. I cleaned the carburetor, replaced the fuel lines, cleaned the muffler and spark arrestor, and switched out the old fuel. It generates about 90PSI compression, and has plenty of spark. Still, this piece of junk will not fire. Take my advice, DON"T buy Weed Eater blowers.
lesson 2:
if you lose the receipt... go back and Buy the same item. keep that item and return the bad one with the new receipt. Charlie would call this Winning!
+Cody T Thats called FRAUD to a store.
+Carlos Elias Fraud to a multi million dollar corporation that sells cheap Chinese crap and underpays it's staff.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA THATS WHAT I DO !
You all are all going to HELL... LOL...
Pay with a credit card. They keep track of your purchases that way.
Thank you. This helped me. Very knowledgeable video.
bella ameilon hahahahahaha ur a comedian are u this was not helpful what so ever
Great Video.....I got a little DIZZY during the carburetor part... :)
This is an idea out of the box: 9.59 min nail out a hole in the screen. I will give it a try tomorrow.
A simple guide that will keep you out of jail. Don't take the law into your own hands, and don't shoot no one.
Poke a hole in the filter screen. LMAO!
Found out the problem.
It had a terribly dry rotted fuel line that had broken off into the tank. I got it replaced and now the blower runs like a charm. The only problem i find is that when i tilt the leaf blower at any angle, it dies.
I got the blower 26b and with what you showed me I look closely at the gas lines and I could see the intake to the carburetor was not getting any gas so I put more gas in Pump It Up about 15 times the little ball pull started it about five six times it struggled but then it started it was starved for gas thank you
The sole purpose of the purge bulb is to push old fuel and air inside the carburetor BACK to the fuel tank and pull fresh fuel into the carburetor. It does NOT put fuel into the engine.
My blower lasted about 10 years and costed less then $100.00. I will just buy another one. Same with weed eater, washer, dryer, clothing and car. They finally burn out like light bulbs. And yes people too. But if you have the time, energy, tools and nerves go ahead you'll save money. I do change my car oil, filters and spark plugs.
Andrew Buckley you have a weed eater brand leaf blower? That is what that is.
briefroboboy,
If it dies wen you tilt the blower then you probably got the fuel line to short and when you tilt it the gas runs away from the line and it starts sucking air and dies , especially when the tank is low . does it do it when the tank is full ?
Whizkid
briefroboboy,
Without seeing it or a better description it is hard to diagnoise what the problem is . Could be a stopped up carb , no compression ,stopped up muffler , bad coil , bad spark plug , bad kill switch ,etc . You need to check all of these things .
Whizkid
thanks for the video. I had done everything including the Welch plug replacement. it wasn't until I polished the seat and put a small hole in the screen like you did and presto. PS I understood you clearly, regards from Georgia
thanks so much, had this Weed Eater for under a year, did everything you showed including checking for spark, plug was wet not sure if it to much fuel or not a hot enough plug?...seems a little sluggish .but it runs...thanks again..!!
If that doesn't fix it then you'll have to take it apart .But , I'll give you a warning and that is that the spring can go flying and it can be a big pain to rewind .
Whizkid
I wish I could turn on this guys accent whenever I want
I love it. Thank you, Sir.
I can understand him perfectly. Why don't you move back up North we you were YOU can be understood.
brieffroboboy,
Glad you got it fixed .
Whizkid
easy for you and me but the average person may think this is rocket science. I've cleaned a lot of carbs but I smashed my Featherlite trimmer against the sidewalk until it broke in 2. problem solved. lol it's the only tool I ever destroyed.
Oh yes... I have fixed many many of them junk Featherlite trimmer...
Joshua,
Why not a sthil or a echo or anything else ? It was what I had at the moment .
Whizkid
Brake cleaner does a better job. And it doesn't harm the gasket 👍
brieffroboboy,
It could be a carb problem, or it could be sucking air somewhere .
Whizkid
Easier to just drain the tank, buy Mechanic in a Bottle at Home Depot. Pour in 1/4 bottle, pump the primer bulb so it all goes through. Now just wait 30 mins. Magic is now done as it frees and dissolves everything.
yes!
Will try this
Nice job thanks for posting
Do not use any strong solvents or high PSI compressed air on these diaphragm carburetors. One can ruin the sensitive internal check valves easily.
Some people call it a "kaiser blade."
I calls it a "sling blade."
Our French fries are pretty good
great job. Thanks!
Ty guys i just found one of these 2 years ago
Thank you 👍🏻
I have that same leaf blower. Except it's old. It hasn't been used in years. I dumped the old fuel and put in new. I've gotten it to start but then it stops after about 15-20 seconds and won't restart. I also have a brand new just out of the box Ryobi that I purchased 6-7 years ago but never opened. And it won't start either. Help.
Where did you get the nylon gaskets that go on both sides
It's a carb problem. I just recently removed the carb and took it apart, and it had some dirt in it.
my blasted weedeater 22v leaf blower won't start. put fresh fuel and i followed the instructions. It has a good carb, but idk what is wrong with it.
I have a similar engine like this on my RC boat, never been started and has been sitting in my room for about 7 years. After trying to start it today I have no luck.. The engine turns over but doesn't fire. Any help?
great video thank you
Hello
I could your help. I got the same brand but a little older. My pull starter is stuck out an will not recoil back is there a simple solution were there might be something stuck in there or does it need to be replaced. Thanks
just fixed the same exact one yesterday. clogged screen, bad bulb, dirty filter.
He is probably from Alabama or Mississippi not sure but thanks to my God I understand
Nice and clean working on floor and with $5.00 worth of tools that's why he has to clean several times
I cleaned the tiny carb on a brand new "no-start" Murray M25. There was a lot of junk that came out as well as plastic debris. I can now see fuel entering the combustion chamber when I pull it over but it still refuses to start. It has a spark.
Anyone have an idea what the compression should be at? I got around 48-50psi. I'm thinking it should be (at minimum) 90psi.
Compression should be 100 or more
I've done all this to my McCullough leaf blower but still won't start. Getting fuel and a good spark, any ideas chaps?
fit new petrol lines , and a new petrol filter , which is inside the fuel tank
It does that when the tank is full. Do you think it may be a carb problem?
Do ya think??
The guy farted at 8:43 lol
Gas or ass...nobody rides for free!
Why cleaning so much remember this blower is brand new, only thing was switching the hoses
Carburetor/Choke Cleaner Spray is a very strong solvent and can easily make sensitive plastic/rubber check valves in the carb swell up and malfunction. Use something like WD-40 or an ultrasonic cleaner on the carburetor.
He cleaned it for the RUclips people lol to show how to clean one
This vid should be titled: how to clean up your leafblower carburetor ...
My blower and weed Eater both home light will only run on half choke n at 60% on half choke any help? Thanks
Turn the hi speed needle valve (closest to the engine block) out 1/4 to 1/2 turns; it's just not getting enough fuel.
Where did you buy those Velcro shoes?
Goodwill maybe?
It isnt fixed yet......i haven't found the time to fix it.
You do NOT have to clean the carb on an electric one.
Camera man needs some help
Hey boomhower
I have the same leaf blower and it won’t start till only two years old for me I thought it was old gas so I dumped out the gas and noticed that there was an extra little part floating around inside the gas tank it looks like a tiny shuttlecock wondering where does that go and maybe that’s the problem why it won’t start does anybody have any ideas? Thank you.
y not a stihl?
bill hiley
I know him!!
Trying to learn how to clean my carb but that's some of the WORST camera work I've ever seen! JEEZE!
Just Peru’s all the comments below which is a wise thing to do… Don’t really have time to troubleshoot all that right now with hoping it would be a quick fix it’s probably just another cheap ass brand made from China like the Shark vacuum cleaners 😂
Great video, . I seen a comment Janet made about not understanding your words I understand every word your saying on your video, I guess Janet wasn't Paying any attention, Just like a woman. Not offense Janet.. Leave the Toy's to da Boy's. .
no offense, but I cannot understand your accent. I cannot make out what you are saying as well as if cannot speak clearly, at least try slowely.
Janet Dalgamouni Come on Yankee, use your ears!
If you can't understand what he said... You sure as HELL can't fix anything... LOL... I thought he was speaking slowly... Where the hell did you come from?
mearcia
Sounds like he's from parts unknown
I understood him just fine. People from all over the world have different accents even within their own primary language. You should if anything be thankful that ESRepair posts videos to help others and not criticize due to your lack of exposure to others and understanding.