Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Homelite blower running problem, blow bubbles, air bubbles

Question
I got this Homeite backpacker Ut08111 at a garage sale not too long ago and bought it after I got it to start. I've replaced the old cracked fuel line and filter. checked and cleaned out the muffler. put in fresh gas and started cleaning the yard. it dies like it running out of gas after a few minutes. if I put it on the ground and run it at full throttle, I notice there are air bubbles blowing back into the gas tank to the point that the tank becomes pressurized. You can hear the air escape when you take off the fuel cap. the air bubbles look like there are coming in through the primer circuit hose but the primer ball is good. the air gets picked up through the inlet hose and then the blower dies. I've never had a 2 cycle blow bubbles before so I don't know where to look. any suggestions???


Answer
Hello Chris:

The Gas Tank Cap is Designed to Allow Air in and No Air or Fuel Mix Out. 1st: Remove, Soak and Clean the Carburetor and Replace the Old Gaskets and Diaphragms with New Ones. It Sounds like the Metering Jet is Not Closing Properly and there May be a Hole in the Pump Diaphragm. You can View a Breakdown of this Unit at this Site Addy; http://www.homelite.com/service_support and Select Order Parts. Now Select "Click to Launch Homelite Catalog". Now Enter the Model Numbers (UT-08111) and Click Search. Now Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Now you can View the Breakdowns for this Unit. Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John