Service & Maintenance Question
I purchased a factory refurbished HUSQVARNA 130BT Backpack...Answeredescalated
Service & Maintenance Question posted November 21, 2011 by Frank Vetri, last edited February 10, 2012
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I purchased a factory refurbished HUSQVARNA 130BT Backpack Blower. Assembly and first-time engine starting was easy. However, once I engaged the throttle, the air volocity wained. As I depressed the throttle, the volocity would increase for 4-5 seconds and then it would diminish to the idle velocity. Is there some adjustment I need to make or do I have a malfunctioning unit that should be returned to the dealer for a replacement?
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Hi Frank
Thanks for contacting the Answer Army to post your questions.
It sounds like the unit may need a carb adjustment. You will need to let a Husqvarna dealer make this adjustment for you. Go to www.husqvarna.com to find a dealer near you.
Thanks again from the Husqvarna Technical Services Team
- posted November 29, 2011 by Frank Vetri
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Greg P, thanks for your reply. However, I figured out the cause of the problem. I was using 2 cycle gas that was in my shed for a couple of years. Either the fuel was old or the octane too low. Either way, it affected the performance significantly. Once I replaced that fuel with a fresh supply of 93 octane and 2 cycle lub mix, the blower immediately ran perfectly!
Greg P, thanks for your reply. However, I figured out the cause of the problem. I was using 2 cycle gas that was in my shed for a couple of years. Either the fuel was old or the octane too low. Either way, it affected the performance significantly. Once I replaced that fuel with a fresh supply of 93 octane and 2 cycle lub mix, the blower immediately ran perfectly!