Farmwithjunk
Super Member
My shop needs to be clean! That's all there is to it. I use a Stihl HS85 leaf blower to keep the dust and dirt OUTSIDE.
That's where the problem starts.
The blower is 2-1/2 years old. Never missed a beat....until this morning.
It took about 4 or 5 minutes to get it to "throttle up". It started fine, and runs to about half throttle just like normal.
I tried to use it again, about half an hour ago. Same results, except it wouldn't go over half throttle no matter how long it ran. It revs nice and crisp. Starts like a new one. Just won't rev out. I tried mixing new fuel. Checked the spark arrestor (to make certain it wasn't clogged)
If I take it to the shop, they'll hit me for more than the entire leaf blower cost new.
GIMME SOME HINTS!
That's where the problem starts.
The blower is 2-1/2 years old. Never missed a beat....until this morning.
It took about 4 or 5 minutes to get it to "throttle up". It started fine, and runs to about half throttle just like normal.
I tried to use it again, about half an hour ago. Same results, except it wouldn't go over half throttle no matter how long it ran. It revs nice and crisp. Starts like a new one. Just won't rev out. I tried mixing new fuel. Checked the spark arrestor (to make certain it wasn't clogged)
If I take it to the shop, they'll hit me for more than the entire leaf blower cost new.
GIMME SOME HINTS!