[AT] Backpack leaf blower

[Carl Szabelski]

What has more than likely happened is that the cylinder, the cylinder walls
and the rings are scored. If so, you’re not getting proper compression in
order for it to run properly. Running straight gas causes the engine to run
hotter than it’s supposed to, leading to the scoring. You should be able to
remove the muffler and get a look at the piston, the cylinder and the
cylinder walls.

Carl

On Saturday, November 27, 2021, 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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