Just general, cursory 2 stroke questions:

[C-10 simplex]

Let's say i have an leaf blower that i want to get running. It hasn't run for a while. And i don't know what's the mixture.

What do you suggest i do?

It's a craftsman and i don't know who the engine manufacturer is because i didn't really get a close look yet.

i can't find the owner's manual.

[brad_man_72]

is the mix ratio stamped on the gas cap?
too much oil is just as bad as too little oil. Oil is thiker than gas and the thick miture won't flow properly through the carbs jets and cause a lean condition.

[C-10 simplex]

It wasn't on the cap---it was on the warning sticker i missed it last night. It's 40:1



So, i guess the best way to mix is to put one gallon in a container and then put in the right amount of oil?

[brad_man_72]

yup just ad 3.2oz of 2 stroke oil and shake it a couple of times...........doh!

[NEVERENOUGH]

If it hasn't run in awhile and there was gas left in the carb it will take a little work. Pull the carb off and take it apart. You will need some carb cleaner and air to blow out the jets and all the inlets. After this is done replace fuel with new properly mixed fuel. Replace air filter and spark plug. After this it should run fine but make sure the carb is cleaned because I can almost promise you it is gummed up.

[C-10 simplex]

Yes, it certainly does need work---it looks like the fuel line going to the carb is broken.

This blower has not been run in at least 5 years. i found it in my parents' garage. i'm strongly thinking about starting up a side lawnmowing business---just on weekends for extra cash. And that's why i'm trying to get this thing running.

[Restrorob]

If it has set that long it would be a waste of time cleaning the carb without installing a rebuild kit, The old diaphragms have to be hard and non-usable.....

[Hottrucks]

clean the carb mix it up @ 32:1 and pull it......fact is I would just fill it and pull if it the plug looked to wet I would do it then