Category: leaf-blowers

How to Change the Oil of a Makita Backpack Blower

Regularly changing your engine oil and filter will help keep your engine well-lubricated and protected. Blowers are often exposed to even more dust and dirt than most power equipment. You should change the oil more frequently if you are using your blower in very dirty or dusty conditions.

  • Step 1: Place the equipment on a flat surface.
  • Step 2: Make sure you have a container that is suitable for holding at least 220 ml of oil. Place it under the drainage hole so that it catches the oil as it drains out.
  • Step 3: Let the oil drain out by loosening and removing the bolt on the oil drain. Keep the drain bolt in a clean place. Be careful to not spill oil on any part of the equipment. If any is spilled, properly clean it up and dispose of it.
  • Step 4: Take off the oil cap and set it down in a clean area.
  • Step 5: Tilt the equipment as needed to assist in draining the oil. Be sure that the oil drains completely.
  • Step 6: Securely tighten the drain bolt once the oil has finished draining.
  • Step 7: Remove the oil cap and add oil until it reaches the upper limit on the gauge.
  • Step 8: Once you're done filling the oil, reattach and tighten the cap.

For information about safety, warranty, and your specific model, read and be familiar with your owner’s manual.

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How to Replace the Air Cleaner of a Makita Backpack Blower

Want to save money by reducing unnecessary repair costs? Regularly replacing and cleaning your air filter will ensure that dirt and debris cannot enter your engine and cause damage.

Air filters are very cheap and easy to replace. Despite this, they are a crucial part of the equipment that can cause your engine to run rough or to not even start at all sometimes if not properly maintained.

  • Step 1: Find the air cleaner cover. Loosen the knob bolt.
  • Step 2: Remove the cover.
  • Step 3: Take the air filter out and inspect it. If it is dirty, clean it with a brush (do not use water). If it is extremely dirty or damaged, you will need to replace it.
  • Step 4: Use a rag to clean any oil that might be on the breather.
  • Step 5: Clean dirt off of the air cleaner cover.
  • Step 6: Install the new or cleaned air cleaner.
  • Step 7: Reattach the air cleaner cover and secure the knob bolt.

For information about safety, warranty, and your specific model, read and be familiar with your owner’s manual.

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Assembling the Blower Tubes on a RedMax Backpack Leaf Blower

Watch our video on how to assemble the blower tubes on a RedMax backpack leaf blower.

If there are cracks or holes in any part of the blower tubes, the efficiency and blowing capacity of your machine will suffer.

Step 1:

Insert the short elbow tube directly into the blower and attach the swivel tube to it with a metal clamp

Step 2:

slide the middle tube into the swivel tube, do not clamp it yet

Step 3:

Slide the throttle handle onto the middle tube and secure the bolt through the throttle bracket and attach the nut on the other side of the bracket to hold the throttle handle onto the tube

Step 4:

Attach the throttle cable to the clip on the swivel tube

Step 5:

Tighten the clamp around the swivel and middle tubes

Step 6: 

Attach the lower tube by aligning the notch with the tube insert, turn it left to lock it in place, repeat the same process for the end tube

Jack's Safety Tips: Before servicing or repairing any power equipment, disconnect the spark plug and battery cables. Remember to wear appropriate safety glasses and gloves to protect against harmful chemicals and debris. View our Disclaimer.

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Changing the Spark Plug on a RedMax Backpack Leaf Blower

Watch our video on how to replace the spark plug on a RedMax backpack leaf blower.

Changing your spark plug will increase the efficiency and extend the life of your engine. This video shows you how to easily replace your dirty spark plug with a new one.

Step 1:

Disconnect spark plug boot

Step 2:

Remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench

Step 3:

Set the gap on the new plug according to the owner's manual specifications

Step 4:

Thread plug into the housing by hand, and then tighten with the wrench, but do not over tighten

Step 5:

Reconnect the spark plug boot

Jack's Safety Tips: Before servicing or repairing any power equipment, disconnect the spark plug and battery cables. Remember to wear appropriate safety glasses and gloves to protect against harmful chemicals and debris. View our Disclaimer.

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Replacing the Air Filter on a RedMax Backpack Leaf Blower

Watch our video on how to replace the air filter on a RedMax Backpack Leaf Blower.

Replacing a dirty or damaged air filter will prevent dust, dirt and debris from entering the carburetor and internal parts of your engine, prolonging the life of your engine. This video shows you how to easily replace your dirty air filter with a new one.

Step 1:

Disconnect the spark plug

Step 2:

Loosen the knobs on the air filter cover

Step 3:

Remove the air filter and air filter holder as one piece

Step 4:

Remove the air filter from the holder

Step 5:

Place the new filter into the air filter holder

Step 6:

Put the unit back into the base

Step 7:

Re-attach the cover and tighten both knobs

 

Jack's Safety Tips: Before servicing or repairing any power equipment, disconnect the spark plug and battery cables. Remember to wear appropriate safety glasses and gloves to protect against harmful chemicals and debris. View our Disclaimer.

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