Complete tune up of Stihl BR600. Includes replacing carburator, fuel filters, air filter and spark plug. Also includes adjusting the valves, and cleaning spark arrestor.
I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxgioZQl3J5wPGAeDINzbieKbT5qomSEx3 There are some huge trees around my house and the leaves and pods drop all over my deck. Having to move furniture around to sweep has become too big a chore. This blower was the answer. It is light enough for this 70yr old lady and powerful enough to blow all the tree droppings off my rather large deck. Thank you B&D. Be aware the cord is not included. I use a 3 prong outdoor cord 25' cord for my 12' x 20' deck. The cord retainer works very well, but don't try to pass the plug through it. That is NOT how it works. You just have to loop the cord and it works great. One of my best purchases. Very happy.
Nice job! Simple, straight forward and not overly technical. Thanks for not pretending to be a pro and showing people how they can do the job without knowing the name of everything. You are correct. This motor the intake valve is closest to the carburetor, not always the case. Above the flywheel is the coil, I'm pretty sure you just blanked the name. When adjusting the valves you want to make the adjustment without the feeler gauge in place. Make the adjustment then check for accuracy. I have 45 years of wrenching and it's nice to see people keeping it simple.
I did my first tune up in many years this weekend. Wish I saw this first. Nice thorough video. My BR600 is slightly older maybe. Different fuel filter set up mine only has one and on a short hose. Pulled it off when I reached in the tank to grab it. Found it was relatively easy to remedy by removing the fuel tank and pulling the plug where the air and fuel hose enter. Hook it up and chuck it back in. Getting the plug to reseat properly was not as easy.
Thank you for a thorough, yet simple video. I’m just getting started in the lawn business. I was given a BR600 with only 50 or so hours on it. It has sat up for 4 years. I’m gonna put to use what I’ve learned from this video!
@@PrecisionCSGO I’m guessing. My father-in-law owned it. He only used it for personal use from time to time. However, after adjusting the valves and seeing how much excess lash it had, maybe he used it more than I thought.😀. Good question though.
Feeler gauge is .10mm or .004". Easier way to find top dead is just line the S on the crank with the 2nd notch on the stator on the compression stroke.
For the northern folk using your blower in colder months to blow snow, that black egg shaped piece behind the air filter can be loosened and swiveled up to aid in breathing more warmer air into the intake.
My first one was 150 bucks probably had 1000 maybe 2000 hours on it. On number two. It cost more but was slightly run over with a trailer. Made one good one and have had to swap some parts back and forth and get a stens pull cord assembly but still really impressed with commercial magnum. Will buy a new 800 or low hour used one eventually.
You can tell this throttle cable needs to be tightened, btw. It's sitting up above flush when you straighten out the group of wires. The small screw to adjust it is actually in the trigger. A small flat head.
Hey Guy, don't feel bad about the momentary lapse in memory, it's happening to all of us, I blame it on all the diet coke it drank when I was young and the cholesterol meds I take to keep me from have a heart attack or stroke 😁 10 thousands.
Thanks for the video. I have a fairly new Br 600 Stijl blower & when I start it it runs with the choke on but when I mash the throttle trigger it dies. Would like to hear your comment.
Great information, and video! My elbow on the exhaust blower tube while in use has started swiveling out to the right, and it makes it uncomfortable to operate. The dealer replaced elbow, but it continues to work back out away from the blower? Any suggestions on what may be wrong or what is causing it to kick out to the right? Thanks again, in advance! Ronnie , Tennessee
I have a Stihl BR600 it keeps getting fuel into the air box coming from the carburetor, especially at first start-up of the day, but runs good. Have you ever gotten fuel into the air box/air filter? Someone told me fuel tank vent could be plugged?
I have had to remove the black vent (on top of the tank) and clean it. I smelled gas all the time because it leaked if tipped. It could also cause the tank to not vent, and you hear the pressure release (and may get sprayed) when you remove the cap. If someone put the hoses on incorrect or the thing was on it's side I could see fuel going the wrong way back into the carb and soaking the filter. bottom line is there is an issue and it's not the spark.
It’s either your tank vent or your metering valve in the carb. Do the vent first as it’s cheap and easy, if that doesn’t fix it the rebuild the carb or replace carb depending on you knowledge. Had same problem. Mine was the metering valve and I rebuilt the carb. Works great now
Thank you! My only concern is I thought you were a bit over enthusiastic with the spark plug never seen anyone tighten a spark plug that much, but thanks for the film again.
You definitely seem like you know what you’re doing. I have a question I have a br600 and there is a loud metal to metal tapping sound that goes with engine speed. It runs totally fine. Is that a valve adjustment to fix or is it something else. Thanks
I just made it. I have a bunch of the tools that come with the blowers when you them. I just cut the head off of it, filed down the sides a little so it will grip in my drill and that was it. Very easy to do.
Hi! Nice video, quick question I have one the same one as your but it leaks gas from some where, maybe from the carburetor what can I do? And also some times when I pull the start to start the engine it’s very hard to pull the cord?
You valves more than likely need adjusting, making it hard to pull. As far as leaking gas...clean it real good and try to pin point it. Hard to say without seeing it.
Some of these carburetors with age have a tendency to leak. Best advice is to simply replace it with a new one. As for the hard to pull problem. It points to the Carburetor, they could also leak internally and get into the cylinder which makes it harder to pull. As before best to replace with a new OEM Carburetor.
Hi...I am in UK Great video...thanks! Can you please help me? My BR600 will not start...not used since march I have tried everything apart from spark arrester...which I will clean when it stops raining here! I had put back on the spring recoil unit... even though it's only 4 years old and totally clean, when I pull the cord, it will not rewind very far When I loosen off the 3 holding screws, the rope suddenly springs into the cover But it means I cannot use the recoil starter as I could before I removed it!! What please am I doing wrong? Thanks Graham
I had the same issue with one of our blowers. For some reason if the bolts were too tight it wouldnt recoilnall the way in. Yry loosening the a tiny bit.
Pull the plug, dry it, and while the plug us out, pull the starter a couple times. Just be careful that if there us any fuel in there it doesnt spray your face!
Heart meds can make u forget at times or be confused...its a side affect....I just call it a brain freeze....I learned about a brain freeze from my female piano teacher years ago..Of course i MADE her have manyyyyy a brain freeze also...hehehe🤣😃😎
Dude! You said you were going to start it "in a minute"??? Really? You went through all that trouble and you didnt start it for the conclusion of the video. FAIL!
Easily one of the best BR600 maintenance videos I have seen on TH-cam. Thank you for taking the time to explain what you did and why you did it.
Youre welcome!
I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxgioZQl3J5wPGAeDINzbieKbT5qomSEx3 There are some huge trees around my house and the leaves and pods drop all over my deck. Having to move furniture around to sweep has become too big a chore. This blower was the answer. It is light enough for this 70yr old lady and powerful enough to blow all the tree droppings off my rather large deck. Thank you B&D. Be aware the cord is not included. I use a 3 prong outdoor cord 25' cord for my 12' x 20' deck. The cord retainer works very well, but don't try to pass the plug through it. That is NOT how it works. You just have to loop the cord and it works great. One of my best purchases. Very happy.
Nice job! Simple, straight forward and not overly technical. Thanks for not pretending to be a pro and showing people how they can do the job without knowing the name of everything.
You are correct. This motor the intake valve is closest to the carburetor, not always the case. Above the flywheel is the coil, I'm pretty sure you just blanked the name. When adjusting the valves you want to make the adjustment without the feeler gauge in place. Make the adjustment then check for accuracy.
I have 45 years of wrenching and it's nice to see people keeping it simple.
Thank you! You are correct, i just drew a blank about the coil. I know what it is just had a brain fart!
I really appreciate the video, you did a great job explaining the whole tune up process.
Thank you!
There is a guy that really knows and is thorough. Excellent. Thank You
Thank you for the comment!
I did my first tune up in many years this weekend. Wish I saw this first. Nice thorough video. My BR600 is slightly older maybe. Different fuel filter set up mine only has one and on a short hose. Pulled it off when I reached in the tank to grab it. Found it was relatively easy to remedy by removing the fuel tank and pulling the plug where the air and fuel hose enter. Hook it up and chuck it back in. Getting the plug to reseat properly was not as easy.
Awesome video bro.
Keep up the great work!!
Thanks so much for this video. So clear and easy to follow. Just gave mine a full tune up. Incredibly helpful.
Your welcome. I was trying to keep it as simple as possible. I hope this helped!
Very good!! I just got the 700 a week ago and don't need to do anything yet but I'm sure they will be close to each other to tune up. Thank brother!!
Thank you man for your time to make this video
No problem
Thank you for a thorough, yet simple video. I’m just getting started in the lawn business. I was given a BR600 with only 50 or so hours on it. It has sat up for 4 years. I’m gonna put to use what I’ve learned from this video!
How do you know how many hours it has?
@@PrecisionCSGO I’m guessing. My father-in-law owned it. He only used it for personal use from time to time. However, after adjusting the valves and seeing how much excess lash it had, maybe he used it more than I thought.😀. Good question though.
Feeler gauge is .10mm or .004".
Easier way to find top dead is just line the S on the crank with the 2nd notch on the stator on the compression stroke.
Great video, thanks for the info
Good video man. You're good at speaking in layman's terms so it's easy to understand and follow.
Thanks for your help brother you the best
For the northern folk using your blower in colder months to blow snow, that black egg shaped piece behind the air filter can be loosened and swiveled up to aid in breathing more warmer air into the intake.
great video mate i do all my stuff to
Great Video. Just cleaned my BR600. You can remove the gas tank and easily remove the gas filters from the top of the tank.
Yes, tank does come of very easy but the filters are in the tank.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
My first one was 150 bucks probably had 1000 maybe 2000 hours on it. On number two. It cost more but was slightly run over with a trailer. Made one good one and have had to swap some parts back and forth and get a stens pull cord assembly but still really impressed with commercial magnum. Will buy a new 800 or low hour used one eventually.
I always take photos during disassembly and especially of the lines to the carb which helps me keep the connections "sane"
Thank you for the Education.
Great Video. 👍
Thanks for this man!
super video, thanks!
great job on the video!
Thank you
Great video. Thx!
Hit the bottom left screw first when fastening the carburetor to the intake manifold then twist the manifold to put in the top screw
Thank you.
Great video very helpful 👍
You can tell this throttle cable needs to be tightened, btw. It's sitting up above flush when you straighten out the group of wires.
The small screw to adjust it is actually in the trigger. A small flat head.
Just amazing you made this video thank you so much!
How much was all the parts for the tune up?
Hey Guy, don't feel bad about the momentary lapse in memory, it's happening to all of us, I blame it on all the diet coke it drank when I was young and the cholesterol meds I take to keep me from have a heart attack or stroke 😁 10 thousands.
Hahahaha. Seems like it get worse everyday!
Thanks for the video. I have a fairly new Br 600 Stijl blower & when I start it it runs with the choke on but when I mash the throttle trigger it dies. Would like to hear your comment.
Sounds like it could possibly need carb cleaning.
I subscribed
Great information, and video! My elbow on the exhaust blower tube while in use has started swiveling out to the right, and it makes it uncomfortable to operate. The dealer replaced elbow, but it continues to work back out away from the blower? Any suggestions on what may be wrong or what is causing it to kick out to the right? Thanks again, in advance! Ronnie , Tennessee
It just needs to wear in. I dont think ive ever owned on that didnt do that when we first buy them.
I have a Stihl BR600 it keeps getting fuel into the air box coming from the carburetor, especially at first start-up of the day, but runs good. Have you ever gotten fuel into the air box/air filter? Someone told me fuel tank vent could be plugged?
I havent but it possibly could be the vent. Next time you see that loosen the gas cap and see if it stops.
I have had to remove the black vent (on top of the tank) and clean it. I smelled gas all the time because it leaked if tipped. It could also cause the tank to not vent, and you hear the pressure release (and may get sprayed) when you remove the cap. If someone put the hoses on incorrect or the thing was on it's side I could see fuel going the wrong way back into the carb and soaking the filter. bottom line is there is an issue and it's not the spark.
It’s either your tank vent or your metering valve in the carb. Do the vent first as it’s cheap and easy, if that doesn’t fix it the rebuild the carb or replace carb depending on you knowledge. Had same problem. Mine was the metering valve and I rebuilt the carb. Works great now
How is that engine/blower assemble mounted to the frame to allow it the be so bouncy? That’s great! 💨
Its got springs and screws so that you dont feel the vibration on your back.
@@albuquerquegroundsmaintena3818 That’s fantastic!
Thank you! My only concern is I thought you were a bit over enthusiastic with the spark plug never seen anyone tighten a spark plug that much, but thanks for the film again.
It really isnt that tight. Looks worse on video than it actually is.
Great video! Could you please post the link to where you purchased your tune-up kit?
I purchase from a dealer locally.
What do you use for cleaning the plastic and other parts?
Usually degreaser and a hose. Works well.
I missed the need to clean the spark arrestor. Now I know. Thanks.
You definitely seem like you know what you’re doing. I have a question I have a br600 and there is a loud metal to metal tapping sound that goes with engine speed. It runs totally fine. Is that a valve adjustment to fix or is it something else. Thanks
Check to make sure the coil isnt rubbing on the flywheel. I dont think it is but you never know.
Thanks but yeah it’s definitely not that. It’s in the motor for sure.
Dude I wanted to see how to clean it all off though!! 😂
Did you made the tool for the drill from a spare wrench or did you buy one?
I just made it. I have a bunch of the tools that come with the blowers when you them. I just cut the head off of it, filed down the sides a little so it will grip in my drill and that was it. Very easy to do.
@@albuquerquegroundsmaintena3818 Thank you!
@@albuquerquegroundsmaintena3818 Also great information. You helped alot.
Hi! Nice video, quick question I have one the same one as your but it leaks gas from some where, maybe from the carburetor what can I do? And also some times when I pull the start to start the engine it’s very hard to pull the cord?
You valves more than likely need adjusting, making it hard to pull. As far as leaking gas...clean it real good and try to pin point it. Hard to say without seeing it.
Can you please make a video showing how to adjust the valves?
@@claudguam6660 he adjusts the valves in this video...
Some of these carburetors with age have a tendency to leak. Best advice is to simply replace it with a new one. As for the hard to pull problem. It points to the Carburetor, they could also leak internally and get into the cylinder which makes it harder to pull. As before best to replace with a new OEM Carburetor.
Does the wrench come with the blower? My 700 didn’t come with mine.
Mine did. Came with wrench, small screwdriver, and manual.
Hi...I am in UK
Great video...thanks!
Can you please help me?
My BR600 will not start...not used since march
I have tried everything apart from spark arrester...which I will clean when it stops raining here!
I had put back on the spring recoil unit...
even though it's only 4 years old and totally clean, when I pull the cord, it will not rewind very far
When I loosen off the 3 holding screws, the rope suddenly springs into the cover
But it means I cannot use the recoil starter as I could before I removed it!!
What please am I doing wrong?
Thanks
Graham
I had the same issue with one of our blowers. For some reason if the bolts were too tight it wouldnt recoilnall the way in. Yry loosening the a tiny bit.
what so you fo if you flood it?
Pull the plug, dry it, and while the plug us out, pull the starter a couple times. Just be careful that if there us any fuel in there it doesnt spray your face!
I'm here in abq how much do you charge
I dont do it for customers. I just work on my own equipment.
@@albuquerquegroundsmaintena3818 ok I'm gonna try to do it before I buy a new one thanks for the video it is very helpful
Onlyyyy do this IF its out of warranty....
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ABQ yo.
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He never starts it to prove he got it right. All FUD
All FUD?
Heart meds can make u forget at times or be confused...its a side affect....I just call it a brain freeze....I learned about a brain freeze from my female piano teacher years ago..Of course i MADE her have manyyyyy a brain freeze also...hehehe🤣😃😎
Dude! You said you were going to start it "in a minute"??? Really? You went through all that trouble and you didnt start it for the conclusion of the video. FAIL!