Blowers

I have a Poulan Pro blower/vac model BVM200VS. It was purchased from Lowe's on 11/15/2010. I have never used anything but the correct gas to oil mix and have used the supplied 2-stroke oil. The blower had always started and run very well. Then, 2-3 weeks ago it stalled out and will not start again. I have checked for spark and am getting it. Replaced the spark plug after checking and setting the appropriate gap. Took apart and cleaned the fuel intake system including blowing out the fuel filter. According to the printed material packed with the blower, it would appear to be under warranty. I have read a lot about this brand/model on line. From what I can gather, the unit has lost compression in the cylinder. This would be the most logical diagnosis given the other causes already ruled out. The loss of compression is most likely due to one of two reasons or both: the piston ring has gotten stuck in the set groove on the piston (which this model is well known for) or the head bolts have vibrated loose enough to compromise compression (another model related flaw). Many of the customer reviews of this blower were quite unfavorable, more than some warning a potential customer against purchase of Poulan. Of those customers that did take the unit in for repair, under warranty, more than 60% were told the problem was not covered and due to improper gas to oil mix. My question is should I take it in and have it checked for possible repair, even under warranty?

I'm a very dissatisfied Poulan customer.
I bought a Poulan blower in fall of 2010. I used it that fall and this past fall in a non-commercial way. It ran OK but cord came out in my hand when I tried to start it this past fall. I just brought it to a local small engine guy. He said, "It's too costly to fix. Throw it out. I'd have to take it all apart to fix it. It's not worth it." What say you? Fred 978-454-0794

I nhave a poulan blower/vac.When I used it to vac leaves it worked fine but emptying the bag is very difficult because the zipper on the bag does open the entire bottom of the bag.Did poulan ever recall or replace these bags?

purchased new Poulan Pro leaf blower/vac last week and it will only run in start mode. When shifted to run mode the engine just dies. What should I do?

I just bought one of your blowers last week and when I used it first time while sucking leaves behind a bush the bag moved on the thing and the muffler burnt two holes in it,is something like that covered for first 90 days or something,I need a new bag please respond BOB
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