I've had this problem with my eighteen year old BR550 blower for years. I tried everything to keep it running including leaning to my left to keep the fuel filter below the fuel level! Looking into the tank I could see the fuel filter very close to the neck and 'floating'. I ordered the filters and fuel line you recommend and disassembled the blower as you described. When I pulled the fuel intake line from the tank it was not like the one you removed; it was just a normal size fuel line and fairly long. I decided to relocate the filter to the other side of the fuel tank and noted that the filter lay flat on the tank floor. I put it all back together, put about 1/4-1/2 inch of fuel into the tank, and the blower started and ran well. I'm hanging onto the parts I ordered in case they are needed in the future. Thanks for the very informative video!
Did you change the fuel lines in the bottom of the tank to the dual filter setup? I don't think the primer bulb would cause it to cut off early. It sounds like a fuel line problem in the tank.
I've had this problem with my eighteen year old BR550 blower for years. I tried everything to keep it running including leaning to my left to keep the fuel filter below the fuel level!
Looking into the tank I could see the fuel filter very close to the neck and 'floating'. I ordered the filters and fuel line you recommend and disassembled the blower as you described. When I pulled the fuel intake line from the tank it was not like the one you removed; it was just a normal size fuel line and fairly long. I decided to relocate the filter to the other side of the fuel tank and noted that the filter lay flat on the tank floor. I put it all back together, put about 1/4-1/2 inch of fuel into the tank, and the blower started and ran well. I'm hanging onto the parts I ordered in case they are needed in the future.
Thanks for the very informative video!
That's awesome! Glad you got it going again. I still have this blower and it's still running good... 😊
Great video, thanks foe for the tip of using 13mm socket to install new tank vent
You're welcome! SO glad I could help.. 😊
What universal bit t handle driver is that?
HI, can you give me a time reference? I don't remember...
I replaced the ignition coil and carb on my br600 but it won't still start any ideas of what it my be
Why did you replace the coil? Did you determine there was no spark? IF so, is there spark now with the new coil?
I’ve never seen a filter like that where do you purchase
Any Stihl dealer should have one,.. Amazon should have one too..
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U need a stihl blower first
I changed the fuel filter and primer bulb still goes dead at 1/2 tank
Did you change the fuel lines in the bottom of the tank to the dual filter setup? I don't think the primer bulb would cause it to cut off early. It sounds like a fuel line problem in the tank.
Seems like a lot of problems if the blower is under warranty
If it's under warranty, I'd take it back and let the repair center fix it. The one in the video is several years old..
some classic rock would be a lot better than that music you are playing. Sorry
Can't play copyrighted music..
I listen to Jimi Hendrix every day and I enjoyed the classical music. Thank you