How to maintain a leaf blower vacuum?
While leaf blowers aren’t the most complex piece of electric or gas-powered equipment, they come into contact with a lot of leaves, branches, and dirt every day. This can lead to contamination or rapid wear of the device if it is not regularly checked and maintained.
Although the maintenance procedures for different types of blowers vary to some extent, the basic contours are more or less the same. That said, you should note that gas blowers have a somewhat longer maintenance list than a electric blower and that, therefore, some steps which may apply to the first may not be relevant to the second. In the following maintenance guide, we have therefore marked the steps that are only necessary for gasoline blowers.
Check and clean the air filter (daily)
The air filter consists of a rectangular piece of porous material that removes dust from the air passing through it. Check the air filter by unscrewing the air filter shield or socket and removing it. Remove the air filter and note if the white surface contains any black or grayish sediment. Wipe with a cloth or cloth and place it back into the device.
Check and repair starting device (weekly)
One of the few electrical components that can wear out over time, starters are essential to ensuring the flow of electricity occurs properly. Generally, it is composed of three components – device, tension spring and cord. Unscrew all three from their sockets and check for oil or dirt buildup. Also note whether the connections and springs are in good condition. If there is too much oil, wipe it off. However, if the springs, etc. are damaged, you will likely need to replace the starter component.
Noticed: Do not attempt to repair starter components. All three are inexpensive and are easily available in local stores.
Throttle Lock and Trigger (Weekly)
The lock and trigger mechanism may become loose or worn over time from repeated use. Carefully check the condition of the throttle lock and associated trigger and replace the parts if any of them appear worn.
Clean the carburetor, spark plug and fan blades (weekly)
One carburetor is usually only used in gasoline units, while the other two are common to all models of leaf blowers. If you have a gasoline appliance, clean the carburetor first and then wipe the outside of the spark plug with a dry cloth. If you have an electric blower, go straight to the outlet and then to the fan. You can use canned air to remove some of the tougher dirt. However, avoid using liquid detergents, as they can seep into electrical components and cause malfunctions.
Change the fuel in the tank (monthly)
Required only for thermal leaf blowers (gasoline), this step ensures that there is always enough fuel available in the tank and maintains fuel quality. Before draining the fuel, turn off the machine for at least half an hour. Connect a funnel to the mouth of the tank and empty the fuel into a container. Do not use this spent fuel for any purpose – send it to the recycling plant instead.
Connect the funnel to a new fuel tank and carefully pour a sufficient amount into the fuel tank. Close the tank and run the machine for a few minutes to check if the new fuel is transported correctly.
Conclusion
In addition to the steps above, you will also need to wipe down the inside and outside of your leaf blower hose as much as possible. Additionally, it is also necessary to tighten the screws and clean the exterior of the device at regular intervals in order to preserve the functionality and aesthetics of the machine. Combined with the steps above, these blade blower maintenance procedures should provide sufficient safety against wear and tear associated with regular operation.
