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Service & Maintenance Question posted January 13, 2013 by Pete Dallman
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Question:
Can you please talk me through/describe in detail what is required in the winter when I store my Husqvarna 150BT blower? Nevere done it before and want to ensure I get it right.
Would it be possible to call me at 571 748 8029?
Would it be possible to call me at 571 748 8029?
Answer
Pete, all you need to do to winterize, Is empty all the gas out of the tank, and don't store the gas for next year. Then pull on the start cord a few times following your normal starting procedure, and it might sputter and start, and let it run out and burn up any gas in the carburator and fuel lines. After you have done that your done, cover it up and put it away.
In the spring, put in fresh fuel and oil mix, I usually just put a little fresh gas and oil in, maybe 1/2 pint then pick the unit up and give it a few shakes this cleans the fuel filter a little, then fill it up the rest of the way and start running it again, sometimes the fuel filters varnish over from the leftover gas, and need to be replaced. So I always have a few extra fuel filters, and If I have trouble restarting in the spring just replace the fuel filter. The fuel filter should always look snowy white, If the engine starts running funny then inspect the filter if its brown colored or yellowish, replace it.
I hope this helps, I do all my own maintenance and have several pieces of Husqvarna over the years (40+), and never had a problem.
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thanks very much. I dumped the gas and then primed it but it didn't start, so I guess there is not a sufficient amojnt of fuel in the line for it to start and then sputter to a stop? And also you're saying I must get rid of any fuel/oil mxture I have already put in my gas can? Also, the owner's manual says to pull the spark plug and then dump in some ( 1 tbsp) 2-cycle oil -- is that not necessary/any tricks to that?
Very much appreciate your reply!
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Adding a little oil to the cylinder is probably a good idea, however most of my engines don't sit that long probably less than 6 months, and I'm out blowing leaves again to clean up the spring yard debris. If you were going to let the engine sit for a year or more, I would definitely put a Tbsp of oil in rhe cylinder, of course you could also do that in the spring too, just remove the spark plug, dump in some (1 Tbls) fuel oil, and pull over the engine once or twice. It will lubricate the rings, and internal engine parts while its in storage. When you do start it up, It maybe a little more difficult to start initially and also burn some of the oil and make a little smoke but that should clear up after a few minutes of running the engine.
There are actually not too many moving parts inside the engine (like 3 needle bearings), which is really the beauity of 2 cycle engines.
Anyhow, I think you will be fine with your machine, as long as you don't totally neglect it, and just keep using it.
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