Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Leaf Blower (Poulan pro), gas mixture, leaf blower

Question
My leaf blower is about two yrs old, just recently I have been having problems starting it. Usually, only took 2-3 pulls after priming it to start. Now, it takes 10-15 pulls after priming it. It almost gets to the point that it floods out, before it starts. Is it a spark plug issue or gas / oil ratio issue?  Thanks for your help.
Keith

Answer
lot of 2 cycle engines have problems after being used. because they use oil & gas mixture if the mixture is not correct you will get gumming up in the carb,Change the plug and clean the carb out really good. Make sure you keep track of the parts removed so you will know how to put it back the same way. Take pictures if you want they will always help