Article: To keep your <b>leaf blower</b> in tip top condition and to maximise the life and reliability of your leaf blower, it is vital to service it regularly. Here are a some guidelines and tips that will help you maintain your leaf blower in good working order.
<b>Daily Checks on your Leaf Blower</b>
* Clean the external surface of the machine with a cloth.
* Make sure that the throttle lock and the throttle trigger function safely.
* Ensure that the stop switch is working properly.
* Check the housings, and make sure they are free of cracks.
* Make sure that the collection bag is intact and that the zipper is working.
* Make sure that all nuts and screws are tightened properly .
* Give the filter a good clean and replace it if necessary.
<b>Weekly Checks on your Leaf Blower</b>
* Check that the starter device, the starter cord and the tensioning spring are all still in good condition.
* Ensure that the air intake at the starter device is in good condition. Remove any debris or dirt from it, make sure it's not clogged.
* Give the outside of the spark plug a good clean, and unscrew it and check the electrode gap. Re-adjust this gap to (0.020"") 0.5 mm, if required, or change the spark plug.
* Make sure that none of the anti-vibration mountings are broken or damaged.
* Clean or change the muffler's spark arrest screen (not on mufflers with a catalytic converter).
* Give the fan blades on the flywheel a good clean.
* Clean the carburetor space.
* Give the air filter a good clean or replace it if necessary.
<b>Monthly Checks on your Leaf Blower</b>
* Flush through the fuel tank with clean gasoline. Remember to dispose of this safely!
* Give the outside of the carburetor and the space around it a good clean.
* Do the same for the fan blades on the flywheel and the space around it.
* Check the fuel line and filter, and replace them, if required.
* Check that all the cables and their connections are in good condition.
* Change the spark plug.
* Examine and clean the muffler's spark arrest screen if required (only mufflers with a catalytic converter).
About the author: Leonard Mutch is a keen gardener and author. You can read more of his tips and articles at <a href=""http://www.gardenleafblower.com/article_list.html"">Garden Leaf Blower Buyer Guide</a>
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