I am in the market for a leaf blower, and this will be my first leaf blower purchase. I have narrowed it down to different backpack leaf blowers but I need some guidance. First, here is what I will be using it for: Blowing off driveways, patios, deck, but most importantly, cleaning up in the fall for the SEVERAL large, mature trees that we have. I want to get one unit that will work for everything and am concerned about buying something that is too weak to do my clean. However, budget is a concern too. I would like to spend no more than $250. I have looked at: Husqvarna 130BT (not many reviews online). It has 30cc, 145 MPH, 431 CFM but about 380 CFM at the nozzle. OR Troy-Bilt TB4BP. It has 32cc, 150 MPH, and 480 CFM (but cannot find how much at nozzle). The Husqvarna sells for $200 and the Troy-Bilt at $230 at a Lowes nearby. What do you think? Any other suggestions I should be considering?

I have a Kohler 20HP Courage Engine that wont start. What is interesting is that the fuel solenoid gets very hot even if the key has been on for a short while. Sounds to me like this may be the problem. The question is why is it getting so hot ?? As I understand it it is just an electro magnet. As always thanks in advance.