I need a new blower. I've been using a Husky BT145 Carb II since 2004 or so. The Carb II means it has an untuneable carburetor. Not even with removing caps or using special carb tools. And it runs super lean. I've made it work by taping over 3/4 of the air cleaner inlet to richen it up but it does not perform well. I bought a non Carb II carburetor but adapting it will require many more parts which are NLA. The Carb II carb has two bores. There's a regular one that admits fuel/air mix and a second air throttle which goes to a tiny reed valve and then to the crankcase. The regular models' carb won't just bolt on.
My use is blowing off 700ft of driveway and a huge parking pad. The 145 was marginal.
Anyhow, I've narrowed it down to the BR450 or 450 C-EF. No four-mix for me. I want a Stihl so there'll be parts available in 15 years. It looks like both models have adjustable carbs. Anyone with the C-EF want to comment on the usefuless of the electric start vs the cost and weight?
My use is blowing off 700ft of driveway and a huge parking pad. The 145 was marginal.
Anyhow, I've narrowed it down to the BR450 or 450 C-EF. No four-mix for me. I want a Stihl so there'll be parts available in 15 years. It looks like both models have adjustable carbs. Anyone with the C-EF want to comment on the usefuless of the electric start vs the cost and weight?