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    Sep 11, 2008, 09:47 AM
    Starting a flooded leaf blower
    How do I start a flooded leaf blower?
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    Sep 11, 2008, 09:53 AM
    Remove the spark plug... repeatedly pull the cord (GAS MAY SPRAY OUT SO BE Careful WHERE YOU POINT THE HOLE!)... then let it sit for a while to air out.
    Replace the spark plug and try again.
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    Sep 11, 2008, 11:04 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by may10
    how do i start a flooded leaf blower?
    Thanks
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    Sep 11, 2008, 11:14 AM
    Choke off, throttle wide open and pull 10X Just curious but what happened to make you beileve its flooded?
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    Sep 11, 2008, 11:16 AM
    Lol.. good thinking. I just assumed...
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