Fix A Stihl Leaf Blower That Bogs Down

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @colehara
    @colehara 5 лет назад +60

    If there was an Academy Award for RUclips videos you would win:
    Best filming
    Best sound
    Best editing
    Best lighting

    • @ianbutler1983
      @ianbutler1983 5 лет назад +5

      Yeah, he's really good, isn't he? Even more extraordinary for someone whose profession is not video production.

    • @colehara
      @colehara 5 лет назад +4

      @@ianbutler1983
      Agreed.
      So many videos have all kinds of background noise, shaky camera work or annoying background music.
      These are a pleasure to watch and easy to understand.

    • @Wjones450
      @Wjones450 5 лет назад +3

      Damn good mechanic too!

    • @tomgreco9905
      @tomgreco9905 3 года назад +1

      I agree, an excellent tutorial!

    • @ralphesposito199
      @ralphesposito199 Год назад

      Excellent. You should make a video on how to make a video.

  • @acreguy3156
    @acreguy3156 Год назад +1

    Thanks, Don!!! My SH-55 starts fine. When I rev it up, it achieves full RPMs but then drops about 25%. If I trigger it a few times, it returns to full RPMs and then dies again. I checked the spark arrester screen and it's fine. I'll by a new carb. There's a Stihl dealer just down the street. Thanks again!!

  • @es47
    @es47 Год назад +1

    I just finished doing the same thing to the exact leafblower i bought at a yard sale for $20. Old guy had it for a week it was still in box he said he used once went to use again and it wouldnt rev up replaced carb and runs awesome. Love the channel

  • @susanford9556
    @susanford9556 2 года назад +1

    I fixed my Stihl string trimmer using one of your RUclips videos. Now, I feel confident that I can fix my leaf blower. You are the easiest to follow, of anyone that produces instructional repair videos, on the internet. Thanks

  • @curious-homebody
    @curious-homebody 2 года назад +2

    i really like how much you stress about hand torquing. i've encountered many tools with broken or stripped out mount holes from other repair guys. i've ordered many tool and tool casing replacements in the past as a result. thank you for what you do.

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 5 месяцев назад

      Power tools have no place on 2 cly engine repair 😊

  • @andrewwillard2313
    @andrewwillard2313 5 лет назад +20

    Glad someone mentioned the inconsistency of aftermarket carbs.

    • @bigbob0042
      @bigbob0042 5 лет назад

      LOL , ive been saying it for years and when i do its like a bunch of people in the comments on videos and forums want to fight me or something and say im full of shit , them saying thats all they use is aftermarket carbs and have never had an issue, and my reply is always the same , well i guess im not as lucky as you LOL

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 лет назад +7

      @@bigbob0042 the fact is some customers may not complain but will never come back

    • @berardia4
      @berardia4 5 лет назад +3

      I always rebuild an OEM carb.

    • @bigbob0042
      @bigbob0042 5 лет назад

      Same here

    • @wcjcnc
      @wcjcnc 5 лет назад

      Al's Repair and Restoration If the check valve is bad the carb won’t work right no matter what you do.

  • @stoolie10
    @stoolie10 5 лет назад +1

    Best advice on using oem replacement parts. The Chainsaw Guy told me the same thing when I just ended up replacing my friends carb on his Stihl weed eater. Your time is worth just fixing it once.

  • @ralphanderson4407
    @ralphanderson4407 Год назад +1

    very easy to understand how you repaired the leaf blower...Thank you

  • @michaelpavia7964
    @michaelpavia7964 Год назад +1

    Used your video to replace carb on my stihl blower. Worked like a charm. Thx. Fabulous guidance.

  • @nunosapunso6239
    @nunosapunso6239 2 года назад

    Thank you so much! I thought I was gonna have a take it in for servicing or purchase a new one. Now it runs stronger than ever! I just changed the spark plug and cleaned the spark arrestor which was totally clogged. Checked the air filter and it was still in good shape.

  • @dvroeg
    @dvroeg 2 года назад

    I'm not especially handyut was able to replace the carb on my BG55 Stihl following your well done directions. With a new spark plug and filter also added it runs better than the day I bought it in 2014.

  • @donyboy73
    @donyboy73  4 года назад +13

    ALWAYS USE HIGH OCTANE FUEL WITH NO ETHANOL TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND COSTLY CARBURETOR REPAIRS ON YOUR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT!

  • @mikegor2076
    @mikegor2076 5 лет назад +11

    Always a pleasure to see you work. Greetings from Holland.

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 лет назад +3

      in 2000 I was in Holland for 2 weeks

  • @shawnfinley5827
    @shawnfinley5827 4 года назад +1

    Your videos have saved me trips and time at the repair shop, Tks.

  • @radiofhi
    @radiofhi 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video on Stihl carb replacement. DonyBoy was careful to mention the possibility of a clogged/fouled spark arrestor causing the motor to bod down. It will in fact, I've experienced that problem. thanks to his attention to detail!

  • @chrisdaniel5004
    @chrisdaniel5004 3 года назад +1

    Finally someone who posted a helpful video. Awesome!!!

  • @h.camacho4800
    @h.camacho4800 3 года назад

    Beautifully done sir. Very detailed. You saved me by identifying the screws. I was lost thought they were alike when I removed them. Thing wasn't lining up. Glad I found you. Thanks alot!

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 5 лет назад +3

    I agree on stihl products use stihl carbs. Thanks for sharing donyboy. Hope you wife is doing well. Have a great weekend!!!

  • @michaelchilders6056
    @michaelchilders6056 4 года назад +2

    Another clear, concise, superbly done video . Thank you again for taking the time to help others learn. 👍

  • @scrammity
    @scrammity 5 лет назад

    Thanks Donyboy. I did everything on a trash find husqvarna 225b and still bogs. New carb on the way.

  • @aleblanc3547
    @aleblanc3547 5 лет назад +2

    I've got the BG-50 that usually takes about 5 - 6 pulls to get it going, but after it's warmed up it's almost impossible to restart. It hasn't been an issue because once I get it going it runs well until the job's done. I am going to turn out the high and low speed screws a bit more to see if that improves starting both when cold and once it gets warm. Great machine regardless. Thanks Don.

    • @proflondonuk
      @proflondonuk 5 лет назад

      Typically happens when crank case seals are leaking. Not a difficult job but you have to dismantle the engine completely to fix it. Search RUclips and it'll show how to do it....

    • @aleblanc3547
      @aleblanc3547 5 лет назад

      @@proflondonuk Thanks, bud! It's a problem that existed even when the blower was new, which doesn't mean it can't still be the problem due to manufacturing irregularities, but I'm hoping it boils down a simple carb adjustment.

    • @bounjamin
      @bounjamin 2 года назад

      @@aleblanc3547 Did the carb adjust help the problem?

    • @aleblanc3547
      @aleblanc3547 2 года назад

      @@bounjamin Sadly I gave it away before I tried the carb adjustment and bought an EGO.

    • @yachtwish
      @yachtwish Год назад

      I’m having the same issue.

  • @jimlegalley6656
    @jimlegalley6656 3 года назад +2

    Great video this assisted me greatly. You are a real pro and excellent instructor for lay poeple like me.

  • @BearE9090
    @BearE9090 5 лет назад +1

    Great video. I always worry about after market carbs, but some people don't want to spend or have the money for OEM carbs.

  • @vassiliskoronis3485
    @vassiliskoronis3485 5 лет назад +1

    A perfect service presentation! Always useful and easy to watch! Thank you for your help! Best regards from Athens, Greece.

  • @josedejesus6185
    @josedejesus6185 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks Danny for this video! Your videos are always very detailed and easy to follow! Also, you always provide the part numbers for any part or toll that you are using! That is very considerate of you!

  • @bradkopczyk9049
    @bradkopczyk9049 5 лет назад

    Your very knowledgeable. I learn something new every time when I watch your videos. Thanks for all the videos

  • @romaincalvani1749
    @romaincalvani1749 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the video! Great explanation and quite easy to understand :)

  • @PatriotNC1
    @PatriotNC1 3 года назад +1

    Your videos are always a pleasure to watch, you make it all look easy.

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  3 года назад +2

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @butler386
    @butler386 5 лет назад +1

    Fantastic video. You make it look so easy. I could turn that job into two or three day event. Thank you for the video.

  • @gregmiller7038
    @gregmiller7038 5 лет назад +1

    Milwaukee’s M12 Fuel ratchets would be very useful in your line of work. They have plenty of torque and are very well made/ well designed overall. I have the 3/8 drive myself and it works wonders. Let the machines do the leg work.

  • @darkdelta
    @darkdelta 5 лет назад +3

    You are the best at showing how to repair small engines, thanks for letting us look iver your shoulder!

  • @Colt3854
    @Colt3854 5 лет назад

    Simply the best small engine man on youtube.

  • @vetterfellow
    @vetterfellow 5 лет назад

    OUTSTANDING !!, DB73, I never tire of learning about small engines and the mechanics of them. Thanks Man !!! Cheers !!***..

  • @themowerman
    @themowerman 5 лет назад

    Fantastic video mate. Yeah some of the copy carbs are a bit hit and miss. Good fix

  • @acreguy3156
    @acreguy3156 Год назад

    Question: At 8:31 you say to remove the muffler to check for piston and ring scoring. Do you have a video for this? Thanks.

  • @amourmtungo623
    @amourmtungo623 3 года назад

    Thank you. You are a very good teacher 🤛.

  • @kevina4674
    @kevina4674 5 лет назад +1

    I will tell you one more thing that sometimes happens to these... you will here a zing and it will shut off... normally someone would think who put straight gas in this it’s now seized!!! But it sometimes turns out to be one of the three screws behind the fly wheel. One of them came too loose and blocked the wheel from spinning! Happened on two different stihls of mine. The bg86c I believe.

  • @mcmaster22
    @mcmaster22 5 лет назад +1

    First class video as always. Thanks again Dony.

  • @robertmailhos8159
    @robertmailhos8159 5 лет назад +2

    Great advise there my canadian brother cheap after market carbs aren't worth the money or the time

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv 5 лет назад +2

    The customer will be happy :-D
    I remember your advice from a year or two back, cleaning doesn't always fix it so don't waste any more time, replace the carb with a new one, that is the fix.
    I think it was for a square chain saw carb, same nasty design i think.

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 лет назад

      and also viewers watching can easily replace a carb themselves watching this video

  • @fire7765
    @fire7765 5 лет назад +2

    Good job Don

  • @jimmydickson8854
    @jimmydickson8854 3 года назад

    Very well explained Donny thankyou

  • @yomommajumprcables
    @yomommajumprcables 5 лет назад

    Donyboy you're the man love watching your video's

  • @DH-mf2lv
    @DH-mf2lv 2 года назад

    I need your help. I own a Stihl BR380 that has very few hours of use. Last week (while running it full throttle for 25-30 minutes) it started to bog down. I dropped the throttle back to idle and it ran perfectly. I increased back to full throttle and after a few seconds it did the same thing. I verified the spark arrestor was clean, verified the air filter was clean, verified the gas filter was clean, replaced the spark plug (old one looked normal), also when it started losing RPM I took off the gas tank cap to see if that would help. I am at a loss. When cold, it starts up like it always has. Couple of pulls. I use only nonethanol fuel and Bel-Ray full synthetic 2-stroke oil. Your thoughts? Any suggestion(s) will be greatly appreciated.

  • @davidbruce3632
    @davidbruce3632 3 года назад

    Part Numbers, are a great addition to this video. On the Tools you used Zero's, On the Carb Oh's, Is that the case?

  • @battletillvictory
    @battletillvictory 5 лет назад +1

    Man I miss them days when you could just use a carb kit and be good shops are so quick to replace stuff

  • @shakey2634
    @shakey2634 5 месяцев назад

    Did you check, replace the fuel filter before going with the carb? My own experience is I clean the spark arrestor about three times to fix a bog down issue, then the fourth time it’s the fuel filter.

  • @norcoauctions
    @norcoauctions 8 месяцев назад +2

    you ARE a freaking boss

  • @mrgunn2726
    @mrgunn2726 2 года назад

    Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @JH-fv1gq
    @JH-fv1gq 5 лет назад +3

    So many carb problems on expensive equipment it seems. My strimmer, hedgecutter and a blower were bought in 1990. Never touched the carbs always start easy and run well.
    Original air and fuel filters too. All I do is run them dry before winter shutdown. ..?

    • @Athonite
      @Athonite 5 лет назад +1

      Cherish your older gear! Newer models have been tampered with by the EPA here in the states. The default carb settings are for emissions, not performance, and they require the manufacturer to place a block on the adjustment screws of the carb. Even our fuel cans are required to be defective (no vents and a crappy spout).

    • @apatterson8128
      @apatterson8128 5 лет назад +1

      After 25 years, I finally have to rebuild my Echo's SRM-2400's carb. It doesn't owe me a thing. If rebuilding it doesn't work, I'm going to buy an OEM carb. Can't beat that old gear!

  • @tyronedeasbrailsford951
    @tyronedeasbrailsford951 3 года назад

    Good job! Saved me a trip to dealer!

  • @richardphillips1041
    @richardphillips1041 2 года назад

    Great stuff, brilliantly done...

  • @bigbob0042
    @bigbob0042 5 лет назад +1

    Great video dony

  • @WJHandyDad
    @WJHandyDad 5 лет назад

    any idea why leaf blowers are so prone to failure? I typically get 1-3 seasons with a leaf blower before it seems to be unfixable (I've tried everything other than a full carb replacement) whereas I get 10+ years problem free with string trimmers, edgers, and other gas powered stuff just by changing spark plug annually. I do run ethanol free gas whenever I can.

  • @PawPawMountain
    @PawPawMountain 3 года назад

    Thanks for all the great information!

  • @electroddxful
    @electroddxful 5 лет назад +1

    Epic video Dony

  • @bentullett6068
    @bentullett6068 5 лет назад

    I don't trust anything parts wise sold on Amazon or Ebay so I agree with you always fit genuine carburettors or parts.

  • @imaguygolfn
    @imaguygolfn Месяц назад

    Thanks alot...this was exactly the problem! Kudos! LIked and subscibed.

  • @2002flstci
    @2002flstci 5 лет назад

    i had a similar problem with my stihl leaf blower. i torched the spark arrestor clean. same problem. i cleaned the air filter. same problem. i boughtt a stihl maintenance kit for it. i replaced the air filter. voila! all is good.

  • @annierenard5954
    @annierenard5954 5 лет назад +1

    good video as usual thanks

  • @robertfuqua-i5b
    @robertfuqua-i5b Год назад

    Thanks for great video. Will this carb work for the Stihl BG 56 blower? If not, what is the model number for that blower. I am getting different numbers on websites...

  • @billduckett1702
    @billduckett1702 Год назад

    Great video. I have a BG85. Will this carburetor work or will I need a different part number for a Stihl carburetor? Thanks in advance.

  • @garyo4057
    @garyo4057 3 года назад

    Excellent information, thank you.

  • @seanperdue232
    @seanperdue232 Год назад

    So what part or section of the original carb stopped working properly?

  • @mikenco
    @mikenco 7 месяцев назад

    I got a blower with this exact problem. What is the issue with the carb, are they not serviceable?

  • @B.Arnold-22964
    @B.Arnold-22964 2 года назад

    Hey Dony I have one that Ive done all this youve done but Im now thinking its the cheap carburetor if i lean it to one way it slows down which is strange have you ever had one do this? Once its hot tho it seems to do ok I guess..Anyway give me any thoughts please.Thanks!

  • @christopherness81
    @christopherness81 5 лет назад +4

    On a new Stihl carb are the limiter caps just resting on the H and L needles or fully installed? After tuning how do you set the limiters? Half way to get equal adjustment or do you favour the richer side with more adjustment?

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 лет назад

      i favor the richer side, less chance of intake scoring on piston

  • @BkLiveWire
    @BkLiveWire 4 года назад

    I got an older ECHO blower (PB 200 2005 or 2006 era) working but I noticed it was smoking for awhile after I got it running. Is that normal if it’s been sitting for years? It did stop after about 3-5 mins though.

  • @jamesmullins3219
    @jamesmullins3219 5 лет назад

    good video. great edits and close up shots. great tips for this repair!

  • @tomhism
    @tomhism 5 месяцев назад

    Make sure to dip the spark plug in oil first before starting.

  • @robertyearian227
    @robertyearian227 5 лет назад

    Good job donnie

  • @rudolphvarshine1606
    @rudolphvarshine1606 2 года назад

    My bg 85 runs good but when I try to adjust the high screw nothing happens it still runs the same what is wrong thank you ted varshine

  • @bigbob0042
    @bigbob0042 5 лет назад +1

    I agree with you completely, i dont mess with those ebay, amazon cheapo carbs anymore either, maybe 2 out of 10 worked right, i dont even give the customer that option anymore cause i got tired of seeing them come back

    • @motox570
      @motox570 5 лет назад +1

      bigbob0042 same here. I used to use them quite often with good results. Last 10 I got 8 were bad. No more.

  • @bradstanley1493
    @bradstanley1493 2 года назад

    Hey buddy, I have the exact same model and I mixed a fresh can of fuel 92-non-ethanol and the proper oil mix and it doesn’t want to run on full power it keeps bogging down and will only stay running on 1/2 choke? I checked the spark arrestor and it was clean and so was the plug ..? 🤷🏼
    Have any ideas? Your feedback would be graciously appreciated 👍

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  2 года назад

      sometimes turning out the L and H screws cures it

  • @seery188
    @seery188 5 лет назад

    Hi dony, thanks for the video, I'm surprised to see you don't have more subscribers, 🤔

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 лет назад

      it's because I don't make sensational titles

  • @jackferguson4449
    @jackferguson4449 5 лет назад

    Is it possible to fix a rusted cylinder on a weedeater?

  • @bobkucharski9425
    @bobkucharski9425 5 месяцев назад

    I have a 6 year old Stihl BG 86. It barely starts and will only run on half choke, when I throttle it dies. I use nonethanol gas. This is what I've done so far with no success, same problem with no changes:
    Checked spark plug, checked the air filter, checked the spark arrestor and mufler, replaced the carburetor, fuel lines and filter. Final item, replaced the tank vent.
    I'm puzzled as what to do next, any help/suggestions would be great appreciated,

  • @trumpzilla4193
    @trumpzilla4193 5 лет назад +1

    once again thank-you!

  • @dannydunnagan3267
    @dannydunnagan3267 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the good information.

  • @dowatyouwanttado8218
    @dowatyouwanttado8218 2 года назад

    I have br380 I cliam carb and mufler spark still dies after run for 2 min

  • @unfundedopportunities7278
    @unfundedopportunities7278 5 лет назад

    Don, I salvaged a 2001 Ryobi 31cc leaf blower - another victim of ethanol poisoning. It starts and runs fine, but it doesn't seem push leaves very well. It does better with the nozzle removed. Is this normal for these small hand-held units? The exhaust is clear, and the piston and cylinder look great. I can get more done with a bamboo rake. This my first experience with a gas leaf blower.

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 лет назад

      they are not as good as backpack blowers but you may have low compression and they are not the best units either

  • @scottfirman
    @scottfirman 5 лет назад +4

    I have the exact same one. I may end up replacing the carburetor on mine also. It runs best partially choked so I think the diaphragm may be getting weak. This is a good video to show how to disassemble it. I find its better to just replace the carburetor anyways. Those cheap Chinese carburetors are NOT worth the money you spend. They go bad in a year.

    • @Urbicide
      @Urbicide 5 лет назад

      Zama carburetors are made in China. I believe that Stihl either owns Zama outright, or owns a large controlling interest in the company.

    • @scottfirman
      @scottfirman 5 лет назад

      @@Urbicide Because of that, they may have a better control on quality. Aftermarket replacement parts are usually seconds or those that didn't pass a quality control check. Others are surplus made fo r someone that went under and are extra stock. They get resold on E-bay. You do not know who they are made for unless they have Zama or another Manufacter stamped on them. This is common practice in China.

  • @deannadler9917
    @deannadler9917 3 года назад

    Best thing would be get an Echo!!

  • @kjell-richardlvdal373
    @kjell-richardlvdal373 5 лет назад

    do you also recomend to by original carburator for Tecumseh motors on snowblowers

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 лет назад

      some aftermarket carbs are good like in this video, ruclips.net/video/elsP-Sp62z4/видео.html

  • @310reaper7
    @310reaper7 15 дней назад

    So, the first few things you did were more of maintenance, or were you guessing ?

  • @09hoseclamp
    @09hoseclamp 5 лет назад

    What is the expected compression on a handheld leaf blower if you suspect worn rings?

    • @spiercevaughn
      @spiercevaughn 5 лет назад

      09hoseclamp theres not a number you can just expect. It will depend on how worn the rings are, or what causes it to wear in the first place, and how long they have been wearing at an accelerated rate due to damage in the first place. You can get a compression tested for fairly inexpensive online or rent on from a auto parts store.

  • @MikeFearson
    @MikeFearson 4 года назад

    Great video, thank you - it’s running like new!

  • @keithhuckfield4175
    @keithhuckfield4175 4 года назад

    How much is that carb from Stihl...list price?.Thanks

  • @my2cents108
    @my2cents108 5 лет назад

    Don, are concentrator nozzles really needed on hand-held units to create back pressure (load) for the motor? Do backpack models have them, or need them?

  • @BarnyardEngineering
    @BarnyardEngineering 5 лет назад +4

    Stihl dealers tell me no such thing as an OEM carb or rebuild kit. Have to buy a whole new saw/blower/trimmer. Cheap Ebay carbs have been a Godsend.

  • @TheRastler
    @TheRastler 3 года назад +1

    Stay away from Stihl carbs get a carb with fully adjustable jets.

  • @GaryT1952
    @GaryT1952 5 лет назад

    What's with that HUGE ultrasonic cleaner box Dony? Always enjoy your channel, thanks for all the work you put into it

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 лет назад +2

      a review is on its way

  • @thewolf61691
    @thewolf61691 5 лет назад

    Yeah these have the check valve in them that fails, can only buy at dealer... do you have a better source for them?

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  5 лет назад

      I only use stihl oem carbs on other people's equipment

  • @K3rm1tFr0g
    @K3rm1tFr0g 5 лет назад

    Good video. Good channel

  • @krehbein
    @krehbein 3 года назад

    What’s wrong with the carb where it needs replacement?

  • @bombadeer8231
    @bombadeer8231 4 года назад

    If the OE carb is the problem why replace it with same?

  • @garymucher9590
    @garymucher9590 3 года назад +4

    So even after you repaired the carb, it still didn't work...humm. After reading a few other comments, I was initially expecting to see what "bogged" down the engine. But you just replaced the carb and that was that. Not what I was expecting to see. I mean what was the real cause of the "bog" so others can check their blowers when they experience such a problem? That is what I was wanting to see... JMHO

  • @donflash1128
    @donflash1128 3 года назад

    Mine never revved up properly.. less than 2 years old.. spark arrestir is clean. Dealer says it’s ok .. I get more blowing power from my battery blower.

  • @rogeliopadilla1432
    @rogeliopadilla1432 5 лет назад

    Thank's very very muuuuuch. 😁👍

  • @waynebeck7801
    @waynebeck7801 4 года назад

    Did you get the carb from the discount parts site?

    • @donyboy73
      @donyboy73  4 года назад +1

      no they are not a stihl dealer