Destroyed in the Rain

[n2ize]

The fact that water poured out of the blower discharge tube makes me now think that the blower assembly or clutch is seized up, which will cause the engine to be very hard, if not impossible, to crank. I would be inclined to separate the blower assembly from the engine, and see if the engine will turn. I don't know if there is a centrifugal clutch between the blower and engine on your unit, but if there is, that's another prime suspect.

Thanks for mentioning that. I'm not sure if there is a clutch but I'll find out once I start ripping into it to find the problem. That could very well be it. Perhaps somethings rusted in place. I appreciate the help and I'll let you know what I find out. I just get a bit angry because this whole repair job could have been avoided had the machine been properly taken care of. This has happened before with other things.

[KG4CGC]

I think the centrifugal clutch being there would depend on whether or not it was a leaf blower only or if it was detachable. As to be able to change it over to a weed whacker, pole saw, etc.
Having not owned a leaf blower ONLY tool, I couldn't tell you. I guess you'll know once you get it apart.
Please keep us updated.

[n2ize]

I think the centrifugal clutch being there would depend on whether or not it was a leaf blower only or if it was detachable. As to be able to change it over to a weed whacker, pole saw, etc.
Having not owned a leaf blower ONLY tool, I couldn't tell you. I guess you'll know once you get it apart.
Please keep us updated.

This is just a leaf blower. It does have a vacuum attachment but that is just a hose that connects to the air intake.. I'll let you know what I find. I am suspecting a seized clutch or blower mechanism since water did pour from the nozzle when I tipped it over This is a good lesson in why it pays to take care of tools and why tools should not be left out in the rain.

[KG4CGC]

This is just a leaf blower. It does have a vacuum attachment but that is just a hose that connects to the air intake.. I'll let you know what I find. I am suspecting a seized clutch or blower mechanism since water did pour from the nozzle when I tipped it over This is a good lesson in why it pays to take care of tools and why tools should not be left out in the rain.

OK. If this is the case then I believe the fan is connected directly to the drive shaft. I could be wrong. There could be a small pair of gears to change the ratios.
Just work it by hand little by little.

[KG4CGC]

Better yet, give us the model number(s) and brand. I bet I could find a diagram or something online. That's how I got my scooter ejumakation.

[n2ize]

OK. If this is the case then I believe the fan is connected directly to the drive shaft. I could be wrong. There could be a small pair of gears to change the ratios.
Just work it by hand little by little.

It's a Ryobi hand held blower. Probably has like a 20-30 cc motor on in. My Dad said that last time he ran it he shut it down normally so it wasn't like it seized and shut itself off. The engine itself is probably okay. Whatever happened is a result of getting wet, probably the mechanism or the recoil. I'm going to take a look at it later today or some time tomorrow.

[n2ize]

Better yet, give us the model number(s) and brand. I bet I could find a diagram or something online. That's how I got my scooter ejumakation.

Will do. And speaking about motor scooters that's another thing that needs attention. My old Peugeot moped is sitting somewhere in my dad's garage literally buried under a ton of lumber. Even worst I can;t get near it and there is gas in the tank that's been in there for years and probably turned to varnish by now. Fortunately the petcock is set to off so whatever gas it left in the tank can't make it to the carbeurator. When I finally dig it out of it's burial ground in the garage I am going to have to flush the tank and run some varnish dissolver through the motor. It used to be fun taking rides through the local neighborhood at night. I didn't have any plates on it so I kept it off the main roads. The cops never bothered me when they saw me even though I didn't have any plates on the thing. Only time aa cop said anything was when they saw me riding without a helmet. They are really strict on helmets around here. Anything with 2 wheels and a motor they want to see you wearing a helmet.

[K7SGJ]

Add another wheel.

[n2ize]

Add another wheel.

[NA4BH]

You should always wear a helmet, danger around every curve.