I watch very many how to video's an rate this on up at the top of them. Many extra credit points for both disassembly and assembly with this one especially for those of us that never worked on a blower before. As one commenter said below thanking you for not leaving anything out, I'll second that. Two nicely separated parts the accomplished can skip but for the unaccomplished great to have. People lose screws so thanks for naming them. I had mine apart on a big potting table all apart and the screws in a box so nothing would get lost. A strong wind knocked the box off the table to the ground that is rough dirt, leaves and sticks and still not sure if I have them all. Great to have the call outs for them. Excellent video shots and short to the point explinations. Thank you.
Thank you Sir for the excellent video. This is an amazing little machine. I have the same blower for about 30 years. It always started with one pull and never needed any repair until the pull-rope broke. I am not a technical person at all, but your video helped me to install a new rope without any problem.
Hello and thank you, I watched you video and explanation on my Homelite and it was perfect. Thank you for NOT making assumptions in your detailed explanation .
Just replaced the starter cord. Your instructions were exact. Thanks for the time you took to share this. I have a tip for other users. Use the universal mix oil available at most powered lawn equipment suppliers. It does not smoke and as a result the exhaust doesn't contain a residue that attracts the dust causing a very dirty buildup of grime on the casing covers. Thanks again.
Glad to hear it helped. Good tip on the universal mix oil. I did notice on mine the buildup as you mention. Thank you brnrsky for your comments/posting.
Great video! You saved me over $100 by showing me step by step how to replace the pullcord. Total was $4.75 for cord and new handle. Give me a screwdriver and RUclips and I can fix anything!
Thank you very much for the video. I have now used it on 2 diff occasions to repair the pull start on my Homelite. My model is a diff version, and has what appear to be only differences in the case style. The insides are pretty close and the pull cord mechanism and repair procedure exactly as your model. Thanks again for the effort to post this video. Much appreciated.
Excellent video! The only thing I would add is to make sure you don't tip the housing once you remove the pulley or the spring will pop out like it did to me. Again thanks for this, saved me a bunch of time.
Great instructions. I have a Craftsman blower for which i replaced the cord with the aid of this video. The two are very similar, except that i didn't have to remove the impeller shroud; there are seven screws (hex-key) holding the two halves of the main housing.
Ok.. I just followed these instructions with mine. Funny how the Laptop was in the garage lol. My Blower is now working like a charm and no waiting 3 weeks for a small engine repair shop.
Hey Ronnie, glad it worked out for you. I’ve had to use my laptop in the garage for some projects as well. Whatever it takes, right. :) Thanks for watching.
Great video! A suggestion for those having trouble loosening the 9/16" nut on the crankshaft without breaking the plastic fins on the blower while trying to hold it. Try using a small impact driver, as it will usually break those stubborn ones loose!
Thank you for you info, I open again thoroughly, it is the crank that link with piston, was broken. I checked , they call it "piston assembly" no price because it was obsoleted. I think I might just trash the whole blower away. It is $140 when I bought it 6 yrs ago.and 2 times repair shop maintenance,@$50 each. I don't think it worth me to put extra money on that. thanks for the service of my blower provided A-MAN. and thank you again.
Can't thank you enough! I thought this wouldn't help because mine is quite a bit newer, but it's the same process screw for screw! I went ahead and replaced my fuel lines while it was apart. My only problem was the first cord bushing that the line passes thru coming off the spool...it never wanted to sit solid in the housing, but it pulls fine, and the bushing doesn't move once the line is threaded thru, but man, the booger wouldn't stay still while trying to thread! Thanks again, MUCH appreciated! Really.
I spoke too soon...not really, you did a fab job, but now my blower won't start...errrrr. One thing I noticed while taking it apart originally, is that the return fuel line was broke in half...so it was leaking fuel rather than returning it to the tank...but it ALWAYS cranks right up. So, I replaced just the fuel return line, and now there's an issue. Could the return line be inserted into the tank too far? I have it less than 1/2" into the tank...would that really make a difference? And I checked to confirm that I installed the spark plug, wire, and ground wire to the stand. It has me stumped...I'll go back over everything this weekend. I appreciate any feedback you might offer. If you don't have time, I completely understand...your video did its job, that's for sure!
Thank you very much. Couldn't figure out the handle on mine, it has molded plastic inserts an inch or so away from the handle screws, had to drill them out. Your video helped so much!
Thank you very much. I was looking where the cut off wire went and it looks to be attached to the lower handle!. Very good instruction...........Jim Jakosh
Great video thanks for doing this. Clearly I didn't follow all the directions because the throttle spring came out! Any tips to getting it back in correctly? Should the throttle adjustment knob be returning clockwise, or counter clockwise? I can't seem to find any information online. Appreciate if you have any tips.
I'm a truck driver so I have little time to do anything on the weekdays. I watched your video last night, came home at 2 in the morning with the confidence from your video, that I'm going to accomplish this project. It took me longer because when the cord broke, the coil spring was all over the place. So I had to reset it and wow!! That was a battle. Because of your perfect step by step instructions, my project from two years ago is complete. My backpack blower is running like a champ. U are greatly appreciated, thank you and God bless you.
OK so I found this video after I had disassembled the machine, and the part I'm having trouble with is replacing the spring that you advised to tape up. Any advice on re assembling the small spring in the throttle assembly?
I have a homelite backpack, starter pull cord stuck. I open it, test puller and find out the pull cord is ok no problem, I put it back, still stuck. what could the problem be?
Thanks Andy for commenting/posting. Here’s a suggestion, if you haven’t already, check the spring/container. Behind the starter pull cord spool is a round silver plate/container where the spring is located that retracts/withdraws the pull cord. In the center of the spring, on the end, is a small loop that needs to be in between the notch located on the back of the spool so when the spool turns it will tighten and loosen the spring. Below is a link to a short video, Homelite weed whacker starter pull cord won’t rewind/retract that might help you see what the spring needs to look like in both the weed whackers and the leaf blowers. Hope this helps you. “Homelite weed whacker starter pull cord won't rewind/retract” video ruclips.net/video/9dNRRRP56BU/видео.html
hello i have a new craftsman b210 and its brand new and shipped without a pull cord. of course i destroyed the box and i cant find my receipt anywhere its been quite a ride to say the least however i decided id buy a pull cord and handle and try it myself however i cannot figure it out for the life of me and i was hoping youd be able to steer me in the right direction....
That is so strange that it was shipped without a pull cord. The Craftsman b210 looks similar but unfortunately, I’m not familiar with Craftsman leaf blowers. I’m sure there’s a video out there for that model. Good luck John.
How tight do you tighten the blower/flywheel nut? Thought I had mine tight enough, but not. Flywheel came lose after a couple of uses, sheared key, had to buy new flywheel. I don't want to strip threads on crankshaft, but don't want to buy another flywheel either.
Hi John, oh man, that’s frustrating, sorry to hear that. I don’t have any torque specs but I tighten it pretty darn tight. I felt somewhat confident I wasn’t going to strip the threads. (famous last words,☺) also, I was careful too when holding the fins and tightening the nut so I didn’t break the fins. Let me know John how you make out.
Sorry for such a late reply. Everything went to my G-mail account that I don't use. I just now checked the account for the first time. Thank you I fixed the blower.
I agree vfr800ification, the 40:1 ratio works fine (3.2 ounces of 2 cycle oil to one gallon of gasoline) I actually contacted Homelite a while back and they suggested, 32:1 for the HB180 (4 ounces of 2 cycle oil to one gallon of gasoline) Just an F.Y.I., the lower the number, 32:1 the more oil; 4 oz. of 2 cycle oil per gallon of gasoline (older models), the higher the number like 50:1 the less oil; 2.6 oz. of 2 cycle oil per gallon of gasoline (newer models) Maybe less oil, less pollution….not sure. Thank you vfr800ification.
Actually to my surprise mine loosened fairly easily, a little WD-40 on the threads and it broke loose. Otherwise I would have maybe tried wedging a piece of wood (so as not to break the plastic) between the case and the blower fan or buying a cheap strap wrench, (which I didn’t want to purchase) or I may have tried an old belt if need be. :) Good luck Elton. Keep me posted.
Hey man - Great videos! I sub'd your channel and referenced 3:00 of this video in a video I just posted for a different model of Homelite blower. Hope that's cool. I'm all about DIY as you are.
Hi Ray, the 9/16” nut attaches to the crankshaft, the noise you may be hearing is the piston moving up and down the cylinder when you turn the crankshaft. As far as the nut not moving, hmm, if you haven’t already, spray the crankshaft threads with oil, hold the blower fan blades/fins and try turning the nut. Let me know Ray, how you make it.
Can't find parts locally? Buy on-line. Check in the Description/SHOW MORE for a replacement parts page link.
I watch very many how to video's an rate this on up at the top of them. Many extra credit points for both disassembly and assembly with this one especially for those of us that never worked on a blower before. As one commenter said below thanking you for not leaving anything out, I'll second that. Two nicely separated parts the accomplished can skip but for the unaccomplished great to have. People lose screws so thanks for naming them. I had mine apart on a big potting table all apart and the screws in a box so nothing would get lost. A strong wind knocked the box off the table to the ground that is rough dirt, leaves and sticks and still not sure if I have them all. Great to have the call outs for them. Excellent video shots and short to the point explinations. Thank you.
Glad to hear it helped. Thank you David Kirkpatrick for the awesome break down. I really appreciate you taking the time for your comments/post.
Thank you Sir for the excellent video. This is an amazing little machine. I have the same blower for about 30 years. It always started with one pull and never needed any repair until the pull-rope broke. I am not a technical person at all, but your video helped me to install a new rope without any problem.
Awesome. I'm glad to hear it helped. Thank you Mo Khan for your comments/posting.
Hello and thank you, I watched you video and explanation on my Homelite and it was perfect. Thank you for NOT making assumptions in your detailed explanation .
Thank you Ed G Boston North for your comments/posting.
Just replaced the starter cord. Your instructions were exact. Thanks for the time you took to share this. I have a tip for other users. Use the universal mix oil available at most powered lawn equipment suppliers. It does not smoke and as a result the exhaust doesn't contain a residue that attracts the dust causing a very dirty buildup of grime on the casing covers. Thanks again.
Glad to hear it helped. Good tip on the universal mix oil. I did notice on mine the buildup as you mention. Thank you brnrsky for your comments/posting.
Thanks so much for this video. My leaf blower has been sitting for abt 2 yrs because of this issue. Thanks to this video it finally works.
Great video! You saved me over $100 by showing me step by step how to replace the pullcord. Total was $4.75 for cord and new handle. Give me a screwdriver and RUclips and I can fix anything!
Awesome, glad to hear it helped. Thank you Michael for sharing your experience, and yes I agree with you, ya gotta love RUclips. :)
Very good video...takes about an hour..getting the spool lined up on spring took a few tries....Thanks!!
Glad it helped. Thank you jct300m for your comments/posting.
Thank you very much for the video. I have now used it on 2 diff occasions to repair the pull start on my Homelite. My model is a diff version, and has what appear to be only differences in the case style. The insides are pretty close and the pull cord mechanism and repair procedure exactly as your model. Thanks again for the effort to post this video. Much appreciated.
Glad to hear it helped. Thank you Sam Son for your comments/posting.
Excellent video! The only thing I would add is to make sure you don't tip the housing once you remove the pulley or the spring will pop out like it did to me. Again thanks for this, saved me a bunch of time.
Great instructions. I have a Craftsman blower for which i replaced the cord with the aid of this video. The two are very similar, except that i didn't have to remove the impeller shroud; there are seven screws (hex-key) holding the two halves of the main housing.
I'm glad it helped. That's good to know about the Craftsman blower. Thank you Douglas for commenting/posting.
Thanks dude... with your video I managed to save my homlite blower. You rock!!!
Thanks for the help. It's a complicated pullstart assembly compared to many others. This video helped a lot.
Great to hear it helped. Yes, I agree, there is quite a few steps. It was one of the reasons why I made the video. Thank you Kevin for posting.
Ok.. I just followed these instructions with mine. Funny how the Laptop was in the garage lol. My Blower is now working like a charm and no waiting 3 weeks for a small engine repair shop.
Hey Ronnie, glad it worked out for you. I’ve had to use my laptop in the garage for some projects as well. Whatever it takes, right. :) Thanks for watching.
I used this video to successfully repair my Homelite blower. Thanks!
Awesome, glad to hear it helped. Thank you dynatrak for your comments/posting.
Great video! A suggestion for those having trouble loosening the 9/16" nut on the crankshaft without breaking the plastic fins on the blower while trying to hold it. Try using a small impact driver, as it will usually break those stubborn ones loose!
I like the impact driver idea. I could image the nut being stubborn on some of the crankshafts out there. Thank you David for your comments/posting.
Thank you for the step by step video it helped me out 100%
Glad to hear it helped. Thank you Chorro for your comments/posting
Thank you for you info, I open again thoroughly, it is the crank that link with piston, was broken. I checked , they call it "piston assembly" no price because it was obsoleted. I think I might just trash the whole blower away. It is $140 when I bought it 6 yrs ago.and 2 times repair shop maintenance,@$50 each. I don't think it worth me to put extra money on that. thanks for the service of my blower provided A-MAN. and thank you again.
Can't thank you enough! I thought this wouldn't help because mine is quite a bit newer, but it's the same process screw for screw! I went ahead and replaced my fuel lines while it was apart. My only problem was the first cord bushing that the line passes thru coming off the spool...it never wanted to sit solid in the housing, but it pulls fine, and the bushing doesn't move once the line is threaded thru, but man, the booger wouldn't stay still while trying to thread! Thanks again, MUCH appreciated! Really.
Thank you Mark for your comments/post, glad to it hear it helped.
I spoke too soon...not really, you did a fab job, but now my blower won't start...errrrr. One thing I noticed while taking it apart originally, is that the return fuel line was broke in half...so it was leaking fuel rather than returning it to the tank...but it ALWAYS cranks right up. So, I replaced just the fuel return line, and now there's an issue. Could the return line be inserted into the tank too far? I have it less than 1/2" into the tank...would that really make a difference? And I checked to confirm that I installed the spark plug, wire, and ground wire to the stand. It has me stumped...I'll go back over everything this weekend. I appreciate any feedback you might offer. If you don't have time, I completely understand...your video did its job, that's for sure!
I was determined to replace this pull cord no matter what it took.Followed your video step by step and achieved my goal, lol.Thank you, works great!!!
Awesome, thank you David for sharing your good results.
thanks. a great/informative tutorial. some youtube help videos are self indulgent but this video stays focused on the task. a fun project to do.
I like your perspective Rocket Dingdong. Thank you for the kind words.
Thank you very much. Couldn't figure out the handle on mine, it has molded plastic inserts an inch or so away from the handle screws, had to drill them out. Your video helped so much!
Thank you Glen for your comments/posting. Glad to hear it helped.
Thank you very much. I was looking where the cut off wire went and it looks to be attached to the lower handle!. Very good instruction...........Jim Jakosh
Good to hear it helped. Thank you Jim for posting.
Great video thanks for doing this. Clearly I didn't follow all the directions because the throttle spring came out! Any tips to getting it back in correctly? Should the throttle adjustment knob be returning clockwise, or counter clockwise? I can't seem to find any information online. Appreciate if you have any tips.
Hmm, I believe the adjustment is clockwise (sorry Chris, its been awhile) Were you able to get it figure out? Let me know.
Thank you for the information. I was able to put a new cord in. Your video was excellent!
Thank you Dapper Dan, glad to hear it helped. I appreciate you sharing your good results.
Excellent video, very well done.
Great video. very well explained for people like me. Thank you.
Thank you Leopoldo. I appreciate your comments.
Very useful and professional video.
Thank you mate!👍
Glad to hear it helped. Thank you EasyAussieTarget for your comments/posting.
Thank you very much for this helpful video.
Glad it was helpful. Thank you Samuel for your comments/posting.
I'm a truck driver so I have little time to do anything on the weekdays. I watched your video last night, came home at 2 in the morning with the confidence from your video, that I'm going to accomplish this project. It took me longer because when the cord broke, the coil spring was all over the place. So I had to reset it and wow!! That was a battle. Because of your perfect step by step instructions, my project from two years ago is complete. My backpack blower is running like a champ. U are greatly appreciated, thank you and God bless you.
Thank you Samuel for sharing your experience. Be safe. God bless you as well.
Excellent instructions... Thank you very much!
Glad to hear it helped. Thank you Diomedes for your comments.
EXCELLENT video. Big help. Thanks.
Thank you Greg for your comments/post. I’m glad it helped.
OK so I found this video after I had disassembled the machine, and the part I'm having trouble with is replacing the spring that you advised to tape up. Any advice on re assembling the small spring in the throttle assembly?
Sorry to hear that. I agree Andy, there’s a point where it might not be worth it.
PERFECT VIDEO. THANKS.
Thank you ELVISRN1 for your comments/post.
Thanks for the video it really helped me out. One question, how the heck did you get the blower so clean?
Excellent video!
Thank you Greg.
Thanks, very useful video. Kind of ridiculous though that you have to disassemble the entire thing just to get to the starter
I agree, there are a lot of steps. I did the video hoping to help with that. Thank you 1metiz for posting.
I have a homelite backpack, starter pull cord stuck. I open it, test puller and find out the pull cord is ok no problem, I put it back, still stuck. what could the problem be?
Thanks Andy for commenting/posting. Here’s a suggestion, if you haven’t already, check the spring/container. Behind the starter pull cord spool is a round silver plate/container where the spring is located that retracts/withdraws the pull cord. In the center of the spring, on the end, is a small loop that needs to be in between the notch located on the back of the spool so when the spool turns it will tighten and loosen the spring. Below is a link to a short video, Homelite weed whacker starter pull cord won’t rewind/retract that might help you see what the spring needs to look like in both the weed whackers and the leaf blowers. Hope this helps you.
“Homelite weed whacker starter pull cord won't rewind/retract” video
ruclips.net/video/9dNRRRP56BU/видео.html
hello i have a new craftsman b210 and its brand new and shipped without a pull cord. of course i destroyed the box and i cant find my receipt anywhere its been quite a ride to say the least however i decided id buy a pull cord and handle and try it myself however i cannot figure it out for the life of me and i was hoping youd be able to steer me in the right direction....
That is so strange that it was shipped without a pull cord. The Craftsman b210 looks similar but unfortunately, I’m not familiar with Craftsman leaf blowers. I’m sure there’s a video out there for that model. Good luck John.
I like your video
Thank you Francisco, glad you liked it.
How tight do you tighten the blower/flywheel nut? Thought I had mine tight enough, but not. Flywheel came lose after a couple of uses, sheared key, had to buy new flywheel. I don't want to strip threads on crankshaft, but don't want to buy another flywheel either.
Hi John, oh man, that’s frustrating, sorry to hear that. I don’t have any torque specs but I tighten it pretty darn tight. I felt somewhat confident I wasn’t going to strip the threads. (famous last words,☺) also, I was careful too when holding the fins and tightening the nut so I didn’t break the fins. Let me know John how you make out.
Sorry for such a late reply. Everything went to my G-mail account that I don't use. I just now checked the account for the first time. Thank you I fixed the blower.
What is the ratio for fuel/oil mixture for this Homelite Hb-180V leaf blower? BTW, the video is very informative. Thanks in advance.
The mixture is 32:1 (4 ounces of 2 cycle oil per gallon of gasoline) Thank you D Linatoc for watching.
Hmm, my model I've bee using 40:1 for 25 years now.
I agree vfr800ification, the 40:1 ratio works fine (3.2 ounces of 2 cycle oil to one gallon of gasoline) I actually contacted Homelite a while back and they suggested, 32:1 for the HB180 (4 ounces of 2 cycle oil to one gallon of gasoline) Just an F.Y.I., the lower the number, 32:1 the more oil; 4 oz. of 2 cycle oil per gallon of gasoline (older models), the higher the number like 50:1 the less oil; 2.6 oz. of 2 cycle oil per gallon of gasoline (newer models) Maybe less oil, less pollution….not sure. Thank you vfr800ification.
Where do i connect the ground wire? My grd wire is on the tank but the other side of the wire is just hanging?
I love you thank you so much!!!
you are welcome
How do you keep the shaft from turning to loosen the fan nut?
Actually to my surprise mine loosened fairly easily, a little WD-40 on the threads and it broke loose. Otherwise I would have maybe tried wedging a piece of wood (so as not to break the plastic) between the case and the blower fan or buying a cheap strap wrench, (which I didn’t want to purchase) or I may have tried an old belt if need be. :) Good luck Elton. Keep me posted.
Hey man - Great videos! I sub'd your channel and referenced 3:00 of this video in a video I just posted for a different model of Homelite blower. Hope that's cool. I'm all about DIY as you are.
Glad to hear it helped. Thank you BalanR for the sub and reference.
What do u do if the nine sixteenth nut wont come loose and turns something inside that just clicks
Hi Ray, the 9/16” nut attaches to the crankshaft, the noise you may be hearing is the piston moving up and down the cylinder when you turn the crankshaft. As far as the nut not moving, hmm, if you haven’t already, spray the crankshaft threads with oil, hold the blower fan blades/fins and try turning the nut. Let me know Ray, how you make it.
Wow lots off steps lol I would never got it without ur help
I'm glad it helped. Thank you, Harry for your comments/posting.
Excellent video, thanks a bunch.
Thank you vfr800ification. Glad to hear it helped.