Most two-cycle leaf blower engines are air cooled. They require a free flow of air through the engine’s cooling fins. A buildup of dust, grass and other debris on the fins can block the flow of cooling air and lead to serious overheating problems.
What is the point of leaf blowing?
1. Leaf blowing CAN help clear leaves and debris easier and faster than raking or sweeping. 2. Leaf blowing gets leaves out of prickly bushes a bit easier than hand-pulling them.
How do you use a battery leaf blower?
Point the blower’s chute toward the ground directing the airflow under the leaves, not on top of the leaves. Move the blower chute from left to right creating an arc-like motion as you walk and move the leaves into piles. This may take a little practice, but you’ll get the hang of it.
Why you shouldn’t use a leaf blower?
Although rakes can do their own damage, leaf blowers are particularly harmful – denuding and compacting the soil, resulting in unhealthy soil susceptible to erosion.
What is the choke on a leaf blower?
Gas-powered leaf blowers have a choke mechanism that is meant to be used when cold starting a leaf blower. When the choke of a leaf blower is engaged the carburetor supplies more fuel to the engine, therefore, making it easier to start the leaf blower engine.
