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I got an old Echo PB-9 blower a couple of days ago. It was free and was owned by a guy I know that is liquidating nearly everything he owns. It was his from new and used only by him around his yard. It is in great condition but needs a new flexible hose . These run about $35.00.
When I got it is wouldn't start which I completely expected. I put in new gas and drained the old junk. It has not run in many years. This didn't help so I looked deeper and found a fouled plug which I cleaned with the same results. Still deeper digging found an almost closed gap on the points. Once I gapped that points properly the unit started and ran. I had to adjust the mixture to get it to run but, after warming up and running for a while , I had to readjust it back to about where it was. I suspect this was due to the carburetor getting some clean fuel running through it and getting rid of whatever may have been obstructing the port(s)???
My question is whether or not this unit is worth putting the money into for the flexible hose and a few other parts which would total maybe $100.00. If anyone knows anything about this blower please give your opinion on this if possible.
Many thanks.
When I got it is wouldn't start which I completely expected. I put in new gas and drained the old junk. It has not run in many years. This didn't help so I looked deeper and found a fouled plug which I cleaned with the same results. Still deeper digging found an almost closed gap on the points. Once I gapped that points properly the unit started and ran. I had to adjust the mixture to get it to run but, after warming up and running for a while , I had to readjust it back to about where it was. I suspect this was due to the carburetor getting some clean fuel running through it and getting rid of whatever may have been obstructing the port(s)???
My question is whether or not this unit is worth putting the money into for the flexible hose and a few other parts which would total maybe $100.00. If anyone knows anything about this blower please give your opinion on this if possible.
Many thanks.