[AT] Backpack leaf blower

[Moe Fretz]

So what's the cylinder inside look like?
Can you save it?
Husqvarna trimmer is well worth the repair costs.

On Thu, Dec 2, 2021 at 3:11 PM Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:

> So I pulled apart my leaf blower today, and looked at the exhaust port, as
> was suggested. Heavy scoring on the piston. So you were right, she ran it
> with straight fuel.
> Mike M
>
> On 11/27/2021 7:20 PM, Moe Fretz wrote:
>
> No, engine has experienced a lean seizure.
> Lack of lube is another way to put it.
> No quick fix.
> The engine will need a piston and rings at the least.
>
> Pull off the muffler, look in at the piston, you’ll see the piston scored
> on the exhaust side.
> If you’re lucky the cylinder isn’t damaged, you’ll have to
> pull the cylinder to check it.
>
> Used to do 15 or 20 of those every year.
> One quick error, sometimes, can cost a lot of money.
>
> On Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at 15:33 Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>
>> So my lovely wife was out blowing leaves the other day with my backpack
>> blower, and it ran out of fuel. She mistakenly filled it with straight
>> lawnmower gas, and after a bit it started to stumble and then quit. She
>> came in to tell me about it and ask what the problem was. When I looked
>> at the tank I noticed there was no blue tint in the gas, and I asked her
>> what can she filled it from, and she pointed to the gas container I use
>> for my zero turn. I told her that was straight gas, and she needed to
>> use the 2 cycle mix, that is in another red 5 gallon can, honest
>> mistake. She claims I told her to use that fuel, when I know I did not.
>> I used it today and it will run for about 5 minutes and then sputter out
>> and die, like it's running out of gas. It will restart, but then the
>> same scenario starts all over again. Is their any chance of saving this
>> engine? Maybe a higher oil/gas ratio? Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Mike M
>>
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