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- posted October 17, 2011 by Len Korman
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Can it be assumed that the gasoline/oil mixture that you made is fresh? What was the ratio you used? What is the color of the smoke?
- posted October 18, 2011 by David Goben
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It's been the gallon gas i used all summer long and works fine in my weedeater (different brand) used the correct ratio that is suggested and just started and just recently started seeing the smoke. smoke color appears to be on the blue side...
- posted October 18, 2011 by Len Korman
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White smoke is usually a blown head gasket; but, you have blue, which is usually oil. Check your owners manual and mix up a NEW mixture . Try to go a little light on the oil; but don't get radical. The correct ratio is 50:1. Don't use SAE30 oil. It should be a 2 stroke oil.
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It is upsetting that you have had this experience.
First I would like to thank Len I do believe you are right on target. I should start by telling you that fuel is not what it used to be and we no longer call it gasoline. Today's fuel starts going bad with in 30 days if not treated with a stabilizer which can typically add 30 -60 days of life to the fuel, it goes bad even faster if the fuel storage can is vented. Today's fuels oxidize more readily in part because they are mixed with alcohol, this oxidation leads to stake fuel that forms tars and gums during the combustion process. This is why most manufacturers recommend to only purchase a 30 day supply of fuel, if it becomes older it should be properly disposed ( check with your local government for disposal procedures ) of and fresh fuel mixed again. The most likely culprit is aged fuel. Having said that using fresh now will not immediately clear the smoking up. I encourage that you take the blower in to your local authorized service center to make sure the carburetor is adjusted correctly and that the air filter is clean and not restricted.
Thank you for contacting the AnswerARMY.
It is upsetting that you have had this experience.
First I would like to thank Len I do believe you are right on target. I should start by telling you that fuel is not what it used to be and we no longer call it gasoline. Today's fuel starts going bad with in 30 days if not treated with a stabilizer which can typically add 30 -60 days of life to the fuel, it goes bad even faster if the fuel storage can is vented. Today's fuels oxidize more readily in part because they are mixed with alcohol, this oxidation leads to stake fuel that forms tars and gums during the combustion process. This is why most manufacturers recommend to only purchase a 30 day supply of fuel, if it becomes older it should be properly disposed ( check with your local government for disposal procedures ) of and fresh fuel mixed again. The most likely culprit is aged fuel. Having said that using fresh now will not immediately clear the smoking up. I encourage that you take the blower in to your local authorized service center to make sure the carburetor is adjusted correctly and that the air filter is clean and not restricted.