Leaf Blowers

10 years old and has the dual filter and line setup.
When I went to the dealer to order parts (fuel line) he needed the SN to figure out what to order.

I am certainly all ears if anyone has any suggestions.
But don't want to let this thread get way off track either.

 

When you do keep us informed on the fix.


Mike in Ok

 

I havent done an actual leakdown test but rings through exhaust port look perfect.
It is my own personal machine so I know it has always had good fuel and oil go through it.

I won't have time to look into it more until the weekend but will report back on what I find.
Thanks for any tips or advice gang!

 

I bought the new big echo and it's crazy powerful. A bit on the bulky side and you know your holding the hose back with the reaction force.
Starts easy and runs great but is loud as heck.
As a side note Echo warranted the coil on my 26, yes 26 year old blower now that's back up and running.

 

Im coming from an echo handheld as well. Im happy with my new Echo PB770T. It one of the pro X models. I have attached to the back of my rider because past injuries prevent me from wearing it. Not only do I clean up a 3 +/- acre yard I also have 2.4 miles of biking trails in the property that are 60" wide or larger that are mostly in hard woods. Then there is the shooting ranges. I used to mulch them with the mower but this is much cleaner. The leaves on the trails and ranges that is. Yard was the hand held.

 

Glad to hear something good about the Echo PB770T, that is on the top of my list. Good combo of power and not as noisy. Bit heavier than the 600, but has a bit more power. I am sure either model will be great for me and a HUGE upgrade from what I have.

 

What about a walk behind? Can get a used billy goat for like 4-500.


I just mow back and forth keeping the discharge pointed to the woods. Whatever is left over breaks down

 

Kind of late to the party but FWIW I have a Husky 150BT backpack blower purchased in 2015 that has been flawless. Starts every time on 2 or three pulls even after not being run for months. We have lots of fall leaves and it has plenty of power for our large area and even moves wet leaves well. Probably don’t even make this model anymore but I paid ~$325 for it 7 years ago. I’m a Stihl guy at heart but like to use any equipment that works as it should and lasts

 

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This is in the woods clearing the trails. Wet underneath in spots too. The nozzle runs along side my seat and I have approximately a 90° sweep in this configuration. It would do even better if I had the ability to use it as intended.

 

I've had my Husky 580BTS for quite a few years now. I think I got it in the Fall of 2016. I believe it's essentially a RedMax 8500. Great blower with close to 1000 CFM and 77cc. Plenty of power for the most stubborn piles.

 

Buzz -saw I work on a lot of those they seem to screw up the valve seats a lot they will still run but no power check the valve train close JB

 

I have a dolmar handheld 4 stroke for about 6 years now starts in one pull never had any issues with it plenty of power but I think makita stopped making them also they always cut out the good products JB

 

Yes the buffalo turbine is a nice machine we have the 3 point version at the day job spoils you quick . On the subject of walk behinds Billy goats are really nice fiber housing makes them lighter mine is 15+ years old has a robin engine and it keeps on running ( Tru fuel helps ) JB

 

Id get the most powerful echo or redmax available

 

Closed as far as I know.
I did the valve adjustment.
Thanks. Time for a leak down to see.
Appreciate the input. Will let you know.

 

4 gallons of mix thru her this weekend!




What she doesn't make disappear, I get rid of with this.

 

I got one of the most powerful Echo's about 3-4 years ago. I have woods on 2.5 sides, so I just blow them into the tree line. I have no complaints about it, and would strongly consider an Echo saw after this purchase.