Poulan Pro Blower won't turn over, only back fires with starter fluid...
I have a Poulan Pro Blower Model #: PBV200.
It wouldn't turn over, so tested for spark, seems to have a powerful spark, then tested fuel filter and air filter, seemed clean. Being all it takes for these to run is air, fuel and fire. I tested the gas and gas lines, even replaced with fresh fuel, since it did sit through the season.
Fuel lines looked good and clean, questionable carb, looked like the diaphragm has rotted away, so replaced the carb, cleaned out muffler since it at first felt like I was getting a little resistance. There was a mud dabbers nest, but it's clean now.
Tested, still won't turn over, poured a little fuel on air filter, still nothing. Used starter fluid again with the muffler off, got it to back fire a few times, and sounded like it almost turned over, but then shut off.
Upon inspecting the flywheel it all looks like it isn't bent or anything. What else could it be that is causing it not to turn over? I am dumbfounded right now!