Blower Troubleshooting
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Many factors can contribute to or be the sole cause of problems for gas power blowers.
This section will identify some of these problems and provide solutions to correct them.
BLOWER FAILS TO START
• Check for fuel in the tank; make sure the fuel shut off valve is open.
• Check the fuel line to determine if the carburetor is getting fuel.
• Check to see if the fuel tank has been overfilled. Too much fuel in the tank, or tilting
the unit too far can clog the charcoal filter located in the fuel cap, inhibiting fuel flow.
• Check the oil level, Honda engines are quipped with automatic oil alert systems. The
engine will not start if oil is low.
• Check the spark plug for a spark:
1.
Remove the spark plug wire, clean any dirt from around the spark plug
base and remove the plug.
2.
Install the spark plug into the plug cap.
3.
Ground the plug to the engine and pull the starter to see if a spark jumps
the gap. DO NOT HOLD THE SPARK PLUG IN YOUR HANDS; hold the
spark plug cap or wire.
4.
If a spark is present, replace the spark plug and wire then try starting the
engine.
5.
If the blower still does not start contact Tempest or your local engine
dealer.
POOR BLOWER PERFORMANCE
• Check the air filter for cleanliness, clean if dirty.
• If the Blower is a Belt-Drive, make sure the belt(s) is/are tight.
• If the Blower is a Direct-Drive, make sure the blade is tight.
• If the fuel is more then two months old, replace the fuel with fresh fuel.
BLOWER MOVEMENT OR “WALKING”
• Adjust the rubber footpads on the back of the Blower by turning them either in or out.
Adjust the side that is walking. This will help to evenly distribute the weight of the
Blower to all four points of the frame.
• Most Blowers will walk if not running at full speed, make sure the Blower is running at
full speed.
• Make sure the Blower is sitting flat and not on small rocks or other objects.
