Leaf blower spark plug and carburetor. The engine should now start. Stale fuel is the most common reason why a leaf blower wonât start. This will force any excess fuel vapors out of the cylinder and dry things out a bit in there. You will learn basic safety procedures, the primary steps to starting your STIHL Blower â according to the starter type â and the importance of checking the choke. Stihl BG 55 blower won't start. Stihl BR 340 - maybe 5-7 years old. Screw the plug back in, pull the starter, and if the engine fires up but runs ⦠It takes a while to get the hang of them. Good Day: Symptom: Engine won't start & carb is flooding gas through engine and out exhaust manifold I have a Stihl FS 56 String Trimmer that I'm restoring. It pumps gas into the carb only, purging it of air, and excess gas is returned to the fuel tank. Prior to storing, it ran perferctly. If your leaf blower hasnât been used for while, old fuel may have degraded in the carburetor. It will leave a sticky residue which prevents the engine from starting. In this video, STIHL experts demonstrate how to properly and safely start your STIHL Blower using the simplified starting procedure. That's not always the case and if you do that with a Stihl chainsaw it's guaranteed to flood. How do I clean out a flooded engine in my Stihl leaf blower? ... 42 cc leaf blower starts well when cold, but after it runs out of gas, I refill it and try to start it...it won't start. Most people think that you choke it then pull it until it starts. (It had been sitting in a shed for 3 years without fuel drained etc...) I've replaced fuel line and am rebuilding Walbro WT 45A Carb. I am trying to get it going again, and I have cleaned it up and out but it won't start. How To Unflood Your STIHL FS 38 Trimmer In the rare occurrence that your machine is flooded, follow these quick tips on how to unflood your FS 38. It sat up for about 7 years. Set the "Master" control switch to the "Warm Start" position, push in the decompression valve button (which will open the decompression valve) on the side of the chainsaw, and pull-start the engine. Learn more about the FS 38. The primer bulb does not pump gas into the engine. Most Stihls will flood if you leave the lever on full choke for more than 3 or 4 pulls. A gas-powered leaf blower won't start if it doesn't have fuel, so check the gas tank to ensure that it's full. If you feel that in the process of trying to start the motor you flooded the engine with fuel, now is not a bad time to pull that starter cord several times with the spark plug out. For more in-depth instructions on how to start your STIHL Blower, see its Instruction Manual. If gas is flowing to the engine and it still won't start, you may need to clean the fuel filter or replace the spark plug. I have a 2001 Model Stihl BG65 handheld blower. No - happens from time - Answered by a verified Technician. 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