Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Homelite leaf blower Vac Attack Zip Start, carburetor body, adjustment screws

Question
I am trying to fix my friends leaf blower.  That after pulling the rope for about 20 times then acts like it wants to start,but the longest it ran so far is about 20 seconds.  Looks like it has plenty of gas around the intake filter which I think might be getting flooded out.  I took the carburetor off the reed valve gasket and the pump gasket look ok, I am getting spark, the exhaust is open it feels like I am getting good compression when I pull on the rope. and the way I did get it to almost start was to have the choke open with the throttle lever all the way down.  The Carburetor has one fuel adjustment screw on it with a plastic limiter on it.  and has H39A and 29A stamped on it. Thank You.

Answer
Hello Richard:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool. The Problem Sounds Like the Carburetor Needle Valve is Sticking. Usually a Breakdown of the Engine and Carburetor is All you Require to have as a Reference to Remove and Clean the Carburetor. If you DO Hit a Snag or Just Require More Detailed Instructions, Do Not Hesitate to Ask, Please. You can View a Breakdown of this Equipment at this Site Addy; http://www.homelite.com/parts/index.htm and Select Parts/Service at left, then Select Go to Homelite Parts Store. Then Follow the Instructions to Get to the Breakdown for this Unit. Then Select the Carburetor File to See the Carburetor in Breakdown for Disassembly and Cleaning. **REMEMBER You Do Not have to Remove the Welch Plugs. The Following is the Instructions for Proper Carburetor Cleaning.  Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). I have Found that Most People can Use a Breakdown/IPL and Disassemble the Carburetor Enough for Proper Cleaning. You Only have to Remove the Bowl, Float Pin, Float (if Applicable) and Needle Valve  and Any Adjustment Screws that Go Into the Carburetor Body. The Welch Plugs Do Not have to be Removed. Then Soak the Carburetor Body and Parts in a 1 Gallon Can of Gunk Carburetor Cleaner Overnight. The Can has a Parts Tray Inside it for the Small Parts. Once the Carburetor and Parts are in the Cleaner, you can Replace the Lid for Safety and to Prevent Accidental Spillage. Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Parts if Required. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

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John

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John