AboutTom Adinolfi Expertise Can, and will, answer most questions pertaining to small engine repair, and service. But PLEASE furnish me with the proper Model numbers, and types to assure me to be able to answer your questions the most accurately as possible. If the problem is dealing with the frame, drive, or deck portion I need the manufactures numbers, if it is the engine itself, I need it's make and model numbers, rather than the frame's. Tom
Experience Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer owned repair shop in Dayton, Ohio. 20+ years in small engine repair. and service. Experienced in most makes, and models. Factory schooled in Briggs & Stratton. Honda, MTD, Troybilt, Craftsman, Toro, Tecumseh, Kohler, and Kawasaki experienced. Keep in mind we do this for nothing more than ratings, please be thoughtful with them, and fair. We take great time to try, and help, please be as kind when rating us........Tom
Expert: Tom Adinolfi Date: 8/6/2008 Subject: Homelite vac attack 2 run problems
Question QUESTION: My problem is that the blower will start, but will not pick up any power once the choke goes off. As you press the trigger it starts to bog down, and the more you press the worse it gets until it stalls. The model number is UT08542B, and the serial number is AXJ0251498 build date of 01-25-06
ANSWER: After checking the obvious like, the spark plug,air filter, and fuel supply, you will want to check the spark arrest at the exhaust making sure it is not carboned up or blocked. make sure the fuel filter in the tank on the end of the supply hose is not dirty. Make sure nono of the fuel lines are pinched or restricted. I would think the carburetor picked up some dirt or such, and needs a good clean out if not a rebuild with new diaphragms.
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QUESTION: I will check these things again, its just hard to believe it could be that with only about 5 hrs of use. Thanks for your response.
Answer It may very well only have 5 hrs use on it, but it is 2 1/2 yrs old, and fuel begins to turn with out fuel stabilizer after just 30 days. I can gum up a carb after only 5 minutes of operation if I don't put it up at the end of the season correctly with stabilizer. One of the worse things for any internal combustion engine is lack of use. I would have to go with my original thought that the carb is gummed up or dirty. Some of the previous things I mentioned I would have not said if you had mentioned it had only 5 hrs use.....Tom
