Leaf Blower Performance

During the fall season your leaf blower is an essential tool. It’s useful for more than just removing leaves. It speeds up the yard care process and allows you to perform tasks comfortably. For your leaf blower to perform its best, it’s important that you treat it with proper care. Stay on top of maintenance and follow the instructions for proper operation. Maintenance goes a long way toward making sure your blower performs for years to come.

Refer to your owner’s manual for full maintenance guidance. Before performing any maintenance on your blower, refer to your manual for recommended maintenance and safety information. Maintenance instructions vary by model. Check your owner’s manual to get instructions specific to your model, including information about the recommended oil type.

Gas Leaf Blowers

There are great benefits to using a gas handheld or backpack leaf blower. These blowers offer great power and portability.

Fuel and Storage

Maximizing the performance and longevity of your leaf blower starts with the fuel you put in it, and how you store your investment. Always use fresh fuel in your gas/oil mixture. Be sure to use the correct ratio of oil to fuel as stated in your owner’s manual.

Store your leaf blower in a dry, clean location, out of the reach of child – ideally a garage or shed that also offers protection from rain, snow, and other winter elements.

Get to know your blower controls

Familiarize yourself with the controls and switches on your machine, including their functions and the order to use them. This can help minimize the risk of flooding the engine.

Additionally, never wrap the starter rope around your hand. After pulling the starter rope, gently guide the starter handle back into place. Avoid letting it snap back into place.

Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers

Battery-powered blowers are lightweight yet powerful and efficient. These cordless tools are easy to use and require no gasoline or fuel mixing.

Battery Performance

Check your manual and make talk to your dealer about the recommended battery for each product to maximize performance and run time. When the battery in your machine dies, make sure to recharge it before the next use.

Storage

Like gas blowers, proper storage will maximize the performance and longevity of your leaf blower. Battery-powered tools should be stored in a dry location, out of the reach of child.

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