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MMike W replied to the thread Stumped on Stihl BR450 Blower Stopping.Thanks for the last couple of replies. I have replaced the coil and plug. There was nothing wrong with the original coil. I am convinced...
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MMike W replied to the thread Stumped on Stihl BR450 Blower Stopping.I stand corrected, the engine is not made in China. Some previous power equipment history and frustration mixed in my comment there...
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MMike W replied to the thread Stumped on Stihl BR450 Blower Stopping.Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. What other brands are recommended for a pro quality backpack blower? With...
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MMike W replied to the thread Stumped on Stihl BR450 Blower Stopping.I used the blower on Saturday each week since my last post, and it ran as normal. Each session wasn’t very long, less than 30 minutes...
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MMike W replied to the thread Stumped on Stihl BR450 Blower Stopping.There are week lapses in my responses because Saturday is my day to do this type of thing. This weekend, I replaced the diaphragm and...
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MMike W replied to the thread Stumped on Stihl BR450 Blower Stopping.Sorry for the lapse in replying. I went to the Shell station and mixed a gallon of 93 octane. Their gas is up to 10% ethanol like Citgo...
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MMike W replied to the thread Stumped on Stihl BR450 Blower Stopping.There is a convenience store near my subdivision that has Citgo gas, which is what I've used for over 20 years. I will go to a Shell...
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MI have a BR450 that I purchased new in 2018, which has performed flawlessly until recently. I am a homeowner who uses it once a week...