Tuning

[Paul Barton]

I just bought a used leaf blower (Stihl BG55) from ebay - it arrived yesterday. It works fine on full throttle but cuts out when idling. I assume this is a tuning problem - could anyone describe what I need to do to correct this?

 

Ta!

[Steve Bullman]

it sounds like the idle screw needs turning a little.....find where it is and turn it clockwise a touch, keep turning till it will tick over without cutting out.

make sure you dont adjust the tuning screws by mistake.

 

if you're stuck working out which one it is i'll have a lok on mine

[Paul Barton]

Cheers Steve - found the idler and adjusted but it has made no difference! Carl advises that there may be a blocked jet so we are gonna take the carb out and have a look.

 

Thanks for your help!

[bob]

usually requires a carb gasket kit as diaphragm goes sloppy

[Paul Barton]

Thanks bob!