OT- STIHL BG55 blower

[daemon2525]

My brand new BG55 leaf blower starts poorly. I also know 2 neighbors that bought new ones and it is the same.

You have to pull and then part choke , and then full choke, then part choke, etc. for about 5 minutes, then it runs great.

My wife would like to use it but cannot ever get it started.

 

[Lakeside53]

Take it back to your dealer.... carb is set too lean.

 

[BostonBull]

Are you trying to start it no choke first then part choke then full choke then part choke again?

Try starting it like it is menat to be started full choke until the engine "pops" then choke off or half pull a few times and it will start.

I have a BG 85 and I put it on full choke pull 3-5 times, it will start and idle on full choke for a few seconds, then I put the choke off and I am good to go!

 

[daemon2525]

Are you trying to start it no choke first

No, I just typed it wrong, I start on choke, It just does not work.

The thing says 3/4 turn out and that is exactly what the limiters will let it do.
NO further..
thanks

 

[BostonBull]

maybe the idle adjustment i set up wrong also. Take it back tot he dealer and let them set it up for you. How far above sea level are you?

 

[CaseyForrest]

I have one and no issues. Push the primer a few times, couple pulls on choke. Half choke for a couple seconds, and then shell take off.