I’ve got a Makita 4 stroke handheld blower that’s been bogging down really badly when I throttle it. I always run non-ethanol, but I figured maybe the carb had some junk in it so I ran some seafoam through it. That didn’t help any, so I replaced the carb. No help there either. I pulled the spark plug and it was clean, but I scuffed it up anyway. Still bogging down.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

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Posted by EveryoneGetsATrophy

Member since Nov 2017

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Posted on 7/9/19 at 6:22 pm to atom1505

Pin hole in your fuel line or primer bulb?

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Posted by Clames

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 7/9/19 at 8:52 pm to atom1505

Makita 4-stroke equipment seems to have issues. I came across a Makita 14" power cutter for what seemed like a great deal but after reading reviews and looking at comparison videos it was clear that they can have serious issues even with perfect maintenance. Their chainsaws (rebadged Jonesereds before they bought the company) are excellent though.

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Posted by Athis

Member since Aug 2016

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Posted on 7/9/19 at 9:44 pm to atom1505

Whenever I have trouble with my equipment the first thing I check are the filters..air and fuel. Then I check the muffler..it could be clogged and causing backup. Fuel lines are good shape and the grommet is not cracked. You looked or changed out the rest of what I was going to suggest to look at.

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Posted by keakar

Member since Jan 2017

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Posted on 7/9/19 at 10:44 pm to atom1505

check GAS CAP TO SEE IF IT HAS VACUUM, IF SO YOUR VENT IS CLOGGED

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