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leaf blower
Posted on 9/1/16 at 7:55 pm
Posted on 9/1/16 at 7:55 pm
i have an echo leaf blower, starts fine, runs great on idle, enough to blow leaves and grass if close enough. problem is, when i pull the throttle, it doesn't change the rpms and stays at idle speed. doesn't die or anything, just no change. any thoughts?
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Posted on 9/1/16 at 7:57 pm to El Jefe
throttle spring? 
Posted on 9/1/16 at 8:00 pm to El Jefe
well, trace the throttle cable to where it meets the carburetor and see if it is actually moving something there...
Posted on 9/1/16 at 8:02 pm to jimbeam
I had a hedge trimmer that wouldn't throttle up the other day. They took off the exhaust and the spark arrester was completely clogged. They cleaned it with a wire brush and screwed it back on and it runs like a champ now.
They said it was caused by mixing too much oil in the gas.
They said it was caused by mixing too much oil in the gas.
Posted on 9/1/16 at 8:43 pm to El Jefe
Boss, listen to the folks here, boss.
Posted on 9/1/16 at 8:49 pm to latech15
Spark arrester? if that is the wire screen that goes over the exhaust take it off and throw it away problem solved. It's a safety feature that is not necessary.
Posted on 9/1/16 at 9:06 pm to Spankum
it is, and i tried to push it manually, but nothing. i will look at the other suggestions tomorrow. thanks
Posted on 9/2/16 at 8:20 am to El Jefe
It should be a linkage bar that connects from the throttle trigger to the carb if you are talking about a hand held unit here. I have two Echo blowers, one is over 13 years old and still runs but that linkage has popped off a few times if it got bumped just right. The newer one I have is only about 3 years old and has a slightly different link, I don't think it would come loose unless the blower was dropped from a roof.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 6:00 pm to Clames
throttle shaft was stuck. turned with needle nose pliers and freed it up. thanks for the input.
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