Recent content by xjpelham

Just want to close out this thread. The blower is running perfectly again. Better than new in fact. Starts on the first pull. I filed the burrs off the edge of the key slot and the new woodruff key fit with no issues. Thanks to everyone for your expert advice.

Thanks. I will certainly use the file. I've learned more in the past two weeks chasing this problem around than I have in the 17 years of owning this blower. All very helpful comments in this forum.

You are right again StarTech. I used a centerpunch and a few taps later the broken key is out. A local dealer has one in stock. A $1.00 part! Thanks for the torque specs. Very helpful.

Thank you StarTech, you were exactly right about the flywheel key. It took me a while but I finally got it all apart. Looks like the woodruff key is sheared off and now flush with the crankshaft. Would you know how I can get this little piece out without damaging the crankshaft? I'm guessing I...

My 17 year old Still BR340 blower has me stumped. Always worked perfectly although it’s been getting harder to start over the past couple seasons and finally gave up the ghost this year. I went through the checklist, fresh gas mix, good compression (130 psi), good spark, new fuel filter, air...