Ryobi 38CC backpack blower review, cold start and test.

[@UhBuddy1976]

Got me one of these a week ago.. it is a beast. You’d have to spend well over $400 to find another brand with this power

[@andrewsvlogs9110]

UhBuddy yes sir! Glad you love yours! Thanks for the comment.

[@anthonypeters44]

Yes a sthil or echo would be 400 dollars

[@stephaniestegall9144]

IS IT SIMPLE TO USE

[@noursaad6261]

Thank you Andrew for uploading this video , it was very helpful

[@leebreadman]

Bought this today...used it for about an hour ....started 2nd pull...10 min to assemble......very powerful and well built...I recommend it......215.00.....no brainer....

[@andrewsvlogs9110]

Leeman thanks for your comment! I’m glad you liked yours. Mine is still running like a beast!!

[@fierrosoft]

The first Bp42 backpack blowers were so unreliable this new blower is worth every penny

[@andybub45]

@@fierrosoft They are still very unreliable and even harder to work on.

[@ericpigg2689]

This one sounds as bad as mine I think. It makes a noise like there's a stick stuck in the fan or something. I've torn it down and the problem persists. I run it often and it does the job but it sounds like it's about to come unglued.

[@musclecarsrt2324]

On my second one after the muffler came apart internally and they warranted a new machine? The replacement is making the same buzzing like the first one at idle just like yours, I wonder if this one will fail soon? Next one will be an Echo 😅. I know the power is there for less money but if it only last 2 years whats the sense. Also found that the original one was melting the blower impeller so it’s just cheap garbage. No more Ryobi for me!

[@andreg8192]

Update on this gas blower?thinking on picking one up but it has mix reviews

[@brenthill5596]

Maybe I just bought a dud. I used mine 6 times and it died. It had 20 psi compression so I tore the engine apart and the piston ring was frozen. Had to break the ring to get it off the piston. Ordered a top end engine rebuild kit from Ryobi for $36 shipped since they don't sell just the ring by itself. I'll rebuild the engine this weekend. It is a powerful blower but you better be a mechanic to own Ryobi.

[@Billy_Darley]

yeah i have the bp42 and they definitely arent commercial quality. mines a cold blooded bitch. even replacing the carb didnt cure the choke problem. the cure is heat. lots of warm up time. then it runs perfect.

[@brenthill5596]

@@Billy_Darley I just rebuilt my RY38BP engine. It's running like a champ again. It's not a STIHL BR800 or an ECHO PB8010 but has enormous power for $200.

[@brenthill5596]

@@Billy_Darley Final update. I've ran the blower hard for about 6 hours total since rebuild and the engine has seized up today after running it for almost 2 hours. I was using Amsoil Saber synthetic oil. The engine was purring like a kitten and then stopped with no delay. Pull cord won't budge. I'm not rebuilding the engine again. I'm gonna get an ECHO or a STIHL backpack if I buy another one.

[@Billy_Darley]

@@brenthill5596 wow. I've never had the slightest issue with amsoil saber. I have ran it as heavy as 50:1 but because it still runs so good at 100:1 I feel 50 is just wasting it. My guess is something about the rebuild is the culprit and not the oil. I'd buy a cheap used machine that runs good already and use that to determine if amsoil is good or bad. Ideally wait for a day when you can aquire another blower like yours for dirt cheap. If you can run that one the same without issue then you know for certain if it was the rebuild or the oil.

[@brenthill5596]

@@Billy_Darley I've ran the Amsoil Saber mix in my Stihl FS90r, 80r and Husqvarna chainsaw for a long time with zero issues. I think I just got a bad apple with my blower. I'm looking at used Echo 770t and Stihl BR600-700s now. I did get the blower piston unseized a few hours ago after pouring Amsoil down the spark plug hole and cranking the engine gently with a socket wrench but it was too late to test crank it outside. Compression is at 55-60psi after I unseized it. It was over 100 when I rebuilt it.

[@Billy_Darley]

if they could go smaller in engine size and get more cfm, why couldnt they get more cfm out of the BP42? im also wondering if i could buy this and do an engine swap with my BP42 and get more than 760CFM

[@fierrosoft]

The carb on this blower has been improved the bp42 was a pain in the groin to tune.

[@milekh6681]

@@fierrosoftno pain at all to tune, I let mine set up for a year and the ring were stuck I just bought a new replacement ryobi motor for $30

[@wheelyking23]

has anyone used it in the winter to clear snow from there driveway?

[@calebtoussaint7136]

Thanks for the starting instructions

[@randygloden]

I got suckered by the advertised high cfm, but in actual use, it felt significantly weaker than the mid level Husqvarna I've been borrowing. I should have been clued in by the low cc rating. I hate returning anything . . . but this simply was not powerful enough to move the volume I need, so. I bit my lip, and returned it. I loved the price, but I'll have to shell out more $$$ and go with a much more powerful competitor. (As a note, the very large nozzle allows for reasonably high CFM but at a lower speed. Manufacturers are starting to go to NM, a measure of force, as the unit of measurement, to avoid this kind of confusion) That said . . . there were also some positives beyond the price. I did like the build quality, it ran smoothly, and it was reasonably quiet. For my use, I needed it to move a mountain of heavy leaves, but, If I were just using it to blow grass clipping from the sidewalk and driveway, I probably would have kept it.

[@robertprater7312]

Thank you!

[@buckdude181]

5 years later same blower here in AZ $369.99

[@lisaf7688]

Nice, thanks! 👍

[@alexschaaf7521]

If you add the ethanol protection do you still need the oil? Or is it 50:1 (gas and oil) plus the ethanol shield?

[@andrewsvlogs9110]

Pyro Alex whenever you buy your ryobi backpack blower, the little bottle of “ethanol shield, 2 cycle oil” will be included. Once you are ready to start your blower, you will need a 1 gallon gasoline can. Once you have 1 gallon of gasoline in the can, pour the entire bottle of oil(2.6 ounces) into the 1 gallon of gasoline. Be sure to shake it well to make sure it’s all mixed properly. The oil has detergents and chemicals designed to protect your engine from harmful ethanol. NOTE: WHENEVER YOU PURCHASE YOUR 1 GALLON OF GASOLINE, MAKE SURE IT IS “NON ETHANOL GAS”. You can also purchase 30 ounce cans of “Pre mixed” fuel. Also known as tru-fuel. So you don’t have to mix your gasoline and oil. Thanks -Andrew

[@Billy_Darley]

i have the BP42 plus other 2 stroke items. i use Amsoil Saber 80:1 or 100:1 and regular pump gas. everything runs great. maybe a lil warmer than 50:1 but with Amsoil Saber that heavy of a mix is a waste.

[@rbwood1978ify]

@@Billy_Darley 100:1 in something that calls for 50:1 sounds like engine abuse to me lol

[@markwilliams4123]

My dad has that Ryobi leaf blower 0:32

[@Craig-tw4wk]

Mine dies after a it warms up.not sure why

[@lidoz]

Thanks

[@LeoThePool]

Basically made for comfort only. Not good for heavey yard cleanup.

[@fierrosoft]

Mine lasted 2 months. It works great until it doesn't.

[@colincharmley6275]

My neighbor has one of these I think.

[@123danks]

My garage is filled with ryobi.

[@anthony10370]

4:55

[@PrinceAkpan]

First Try! 4:35

[@fishinman69]

Wasn't first try. There was a clip missing. Also he said when you cold start set the throttle lever to full. When he went back to start it it wasnt in full because he had already started it beforehand hahaa

[@PrinceAkpan]

@@fishinman69 oooohhh

[@Billy_Darley]

@@fishinman69 i wouldnt set the throttle to full. that prevents the choke from setting. at least thats how it works on my bp42. mine also needs lots of idle time and heat to run right.

[@andybub45]

Buyer beware: these may look appealing and the price looks good, but these are junk. I had a customer come in with one that was 1 year old, the fan totally destroyed itself. The end result: the lower housing and fan need replaced. This is an expensive job and everything has to come apart. These are also very difficult to repair due to their design. Not to mention it is made in China. Do not buy one of these. Buy a Stihl instead.

[@brenthill5596]

My Ryobi is still tore apart in the basement collecting dust. I bought a well used Redmax ebz8500 for $200. I tuned it up and decarboned the engine. I've had 0 issues out of the Redmax. Cold starts 2nd pull every time.

[@fyfgt5733]

Does anyone use warranty anymore. It has a 3 year warranty.

[@brenthill5596]

@@fyfgt5733 If you can find a Ryobi service center. 2 hour round trip drive for me. The nearest Ryobi authorized service center to me is just some guy that works on small engines in his home garage.

[@sirliftsalot1154]

@@ChuckieOutdoors Landscapers use Echo Stihl Redmax and Husqvarna commercial grade. I would take the Ryobi back now and go get a Husqvarna 580 or 570 BTS blower at Lowes. Or get a new Echo PB9010T from a dealer if you have the cash. It's the most powerful commercial blower out right now.

[@zack6892]

@@ChuckieOutdoors you can get an echo for just a little bit more sure it won’t be 700 cfm but what good is all that power if it constantly breaks. There is a reason most units at that power level have 60cc engines.

[@jeromeinman6977]

To dam loud 🤣

[@rickyswanson8547]

Learn how to use a leaf blower before doing a review.

[@rolla19781]

Keep your day job. Poor review. SMH

[@Ratio21]

Bad