Ryobi backpack blower won't run at full speed

[@BeardedFisher703]

your video really helped this evening. my carb was clean and the filter was good too, but I still broke it down, was going to anyways, but had no road map... you gave me that map and now I'm full throttle no stall and got a free blower! subscribed

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it helped and thank you

[@graemelaplante6331]

i’ve had a ryobi backpack blower in my business for 3 years and it is still running smooth as new with just a seasonal tune up

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow nice to hear someone using it commercially

[@every_thing_wood1251]

Which one? This exact one?

[@paulsolovyovsky1702]

you always have a plan..follow the plan and determine root cause. Otherwise you're jumping from place to place with no direction at hand and can miss the problem. Good job.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Paul Solovyovsky for the comment I appreciate it

[@watermanone7567]

Nice fix. You did the job correctly. In my shop I always take the extra few minutes to check the plug, spark arrestor, filter, fuel, etc. The only difference I do it to adjust the carb while holding the trigger at full speed. I also go very slightly rich so as not to burn the piston. Thanks for the video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for the comment I appreciate it.

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[@sm1tty031]

This is such a great, thorough video...Its so thorough I just decided to buy a whole new leaf blower!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Great to hear and no shame in buying new.

[@sm1tty031]

@@HomeGaragechannel I may take a whack at it. I love this blower and it bogging down...

[@HomeGaragechannel]

can you see screws to adjust the carb?

[@ds7193]

Hello my friend, Stilh wrench here again. I get a lot of blowers in my shop, and if it does run the complaint is usually the same as your customer. It just doesn't run wide open like it use to, or it doesn't blow like it did. My answer is always the same . It never will till you put the the missing end piece of nozzle back on it.Once you do rpm's go up and so does the air flow, all by design. It holds true with combi type weed eaters also. They usually bring in just the top section because it fits in there car easier and say it wont start.After i fix it they say yes it runs but not wide open like it should.Again it never will until you attach the bottom shaft with the weed eater head so it will put a load on the engine, and then it comes back to life.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are absolutely correct. I was wondering why the lower portion was missing. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@bonniewinters193]

Your video was perfect. You showed the complete tear down and showed all of what the problem can be. Spark plug was nice 2 know. Never new that T Y

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you're welcome and thank you for your time

[@TomTom-by5sx]

There is a reason we follow protocol. Do it once and know the engine. There is another problem I've found and that is a partially clogged fan or blower tube, this is caused by careless operation or storage. This is rare but it happened to a friend. A stick jammed into the fan so when he started it the fan broke causing excessive vibration and low output. You can't just throw it in a corner when your done.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it

[@northeastev]

Hey thanks for doing this and going over all the steps. Necessary or not when looking for fix I much rather get all possibilities in single video clip vs searching them separately and guessing along. Thx.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for your time

[@nashguy207]

Good Job as always. Keep up the good work!!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Nashguy207 for the comment I appreciate it

[@leonjoiner728]

thank, i love ryobi, i would like to see the proper installment of the carb

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment. If I get the blower back I will do a carb installment.

[@xephael3485]

@@HomeGaragechannel I should ship you mine... I'd like to see someone else go insane getting it working properly.

[@theidiotbricker]

This product is not really that great but it gets the job done. Good video as always

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Brick it I appreciate it

[@lewiemcneely9143]

When I got my 85 from the trash man, after I got it running it was slobbering a little so I went ahead and leaned it down and haven't needed to touch it since. The limiters are still on it and I know he wouldn't remove and replace them for any adjustment. If I had the Ryobi and it started that good, I would've just put the tool on the 'H' and started doing a little twisting to see what it needed. Like when you did it, you can tell right quick which way to go. No slobbering would mean to me that it was lean and needed a little more and that's the way I would've gone. And as far as Ryobi, I'd put them in the same class as WEedeater brand but Poulan would be lower. The Weedeaters ran for many years but when you get geezerish, the fighting ceases, or it does with me. My 85 usually starts on the 3rd pull and pops on the 2nd after priming and choking. Mowers on usually 2nd or 3rd. So Thanks for another fine fix, happy weekend and BLESSINGS!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Lewie McNeely

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HomeGaragechannel U 2!

[@barndogschwartz8370]

I've never seen the cover taken off without removing the base first good job on doing that but it's way easier to remove the base to gain access to the front screws

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for letting me know. I just thought it was going to be tougher.

[@aussie2uGA]

Ditto - that was wizardry right there 😉

[@barndogschwartz8370]

@@aussie2uGA thought the same thing myself usually the base screws need to be removed then the base then access to the front screws are available to be removed. Merely cuz when the base is connected to the machine you cannot get the screwdriver back there to unscrew the cover

[@VorsprungDurchNik]

The motor just "pops" off the springs on the base by pulling it backward while pushing the backpack frame forward. Snaps back together just as easily.

[@michaelskidmore5086]

Well, I would check just to be sure before I turn the screws. When I do get my Stihl equipment in the future, I’m taking all the spark arrestor screens off because I think it will make the engine run better in my opinion.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

its your equipment so you can do whatever you want with it. thank you for the comment I appreciate it.

[@kfreshdrip3496]

I have the updated version of this blower it works but it has a weird sound when you let it idle it has a ratching sound.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I see, it could be recoil catching a bit .

[@butler386]

Liked the video. I would have tried the same process and maybe have cleaned the carb if I was not satisfied . Thanks for sharing.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you D Butler for the comment I appreciate it

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Very thorough. I would have adjusted from the get go.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I know sometimes I am too thorough. I usually get comments stating that I'm not thorough if I don't do it.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Home Garage it was a well done video, excellent for someone who doesn’t really know what to look for. I would have put the bottom tube on it to tune it, though But I think we’ve fixed a few before. I’ve lost count. Keep em up.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes I will. Thank you.

[@mohamednazeel7649]

No matter it a ryboi.... or if its under rated.... if it does the job the way i want.. im a fan of it.... amazing video as always😍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Mohamed Nazeel for the comment I appreciate it

[@dpeterson2380]

Hey I have one that starts speeds up fine then bogs down and dies at full throttle. If I fan the throttle it'll stay running at high speed... any suggestions?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes adjust the carb.

[@davidtorrente8651]

I have a similar symptom as Drew with the this model. When you say "adjust the carb", do you mean leaner on the high speed screw? How often would you give it one of those "tune up kits" (new air filter, fuel filter, spark plug).

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@davidtorrente8651 unfortunately each tune is trial and error. I turn the screw one way and listen to what happens to the engine. If its an unfavorable result I turn it the other way and see if it improves. I only give it a tune up when needed.

[@RJLM330]

Hopefully you or someone can help diagnose. I have the 760 cam version of this blower. So what happened during operation.started to run rough then quit. Now the starter rope is hard to pull but not impossible. It’s jerky pulling it. Removed plug and rope pulled smoothly. Did a borescope and found scratches on walls cylinder head had very little carbon. Re installed plug and rope was har to pull again. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

my take on it is that the engine is flooded, causing it to increase the compression, just not to the point of hydro locking. I would take out the plug, and pull the rope several times and walk away for a day or 2, then pull the rope again, and then screw the plug back in and see if the pull is still difficult .

[@RJLM330]

@@HomeGaragechannel I will try that first. Could it be a valve issue? It’s a 2 cycle would it have a compression release.?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no valves anywhere on this engine, and no compression release either.

[@RJLM330]

@@HomeGaragechannel good thing I asked and u answered

[@finaoo1167]

I think the housing comes off and on more easily if you remove the harness. I've never done it, but I've seen other videos on this model, and the mechanics removed the harness before opening the cover.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are probably right. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@rana011ecua]

I just replaced the carb with a brand new one, before carb replacement was running very poor, now it dies when press trigger at full throttle, why is it doing this with a brand new carburetor? I'm clueless

[@HomeGaragechannel]

The new carb comes with a "base" tune, You'll need to adjust it, to make up for any issues the engine might have. Try turning the L screw out about half a turn

[@Cola64]

I have that model and replaced the carb and fuel lines my question is the return line from the carb into the tank is that supposed to be submerged into the fuel or just above? Im having issue with it running fine for about 20 minutes than it just wants to cut out i made adjustments checked the plug but didn’t look for a spark arrest thnx

[@HomeGaragechannel]

The return line does not have to be submerged but you can if you want to. Usually when it runs for some time and then dies it means the fuel cap isn't venting like it supposed to. Try replacing it.

[@Cola64]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you ill give it a try hopefully fixes the issue very annoying i will post my results if it works just in case anyone else is having the same issues 🤙🏻

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@Cola64 nice hopefully it works out for you

[@brucecoleman7412]

In my experience, if you try to adjust the carb initially, you will only mask the symptom. The problem will show back up later and probably be worse. Usually the carbs are set at the factory and are not intended to be adjusted. There are plenty of techs out there of the opinion that if you adjust a carb, there’s a problem that you haven’t fixed. It’s probably a good idea to make a checklist listing everything you do or check in order. Kinda like flying an airplane. Pre takeoff checklist, post takeoff checklist, landing checklist, etc. Skip a step and you may have an unfavorable outcome. They help me maintain consistency. It helps keep me from having to say, “Damn! I knew I should have checked that!”

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are correctly, adjusting the carb will only make up for a carb that's failing but if that's the only thing the owner is willing to do, it's the best option for them.

[@DerekRC]

Well mine ran like sh*t new so I to say that they are preset at the factory is bs. Everyone lives at different altitudes and temps. There is no one set it and forget it.

[@jkj8601]

Yes analyze problem from basic obvious first.

[@samuelvelez1643]

I had a bad impression on Ryobi since I bought a trimmer several years ago...

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I had impressions from the grey color ones decade ago so I understand your feelings.

[@samuelvelez1643]

@@HomeGaragechannel THAT'S why I don't recommend Ryobi trimmers

[@barndogschwartz8370]

I own that particular blower and it is a great piece of equipment if you take care of it.

[@gustavbabic5004]

So my question is, what would be a good base setting for the air-fuel mixture screws on this type of a carburetor. For example, when rebuilding an automotive carburetor, I would turn the screws all they way in until they are gently seated, and then back them both out about two turns. This would usually be good enough to get the engine started, so that the carb could be more accurately tuned. However, in this case the threads on the air-fuel mixture screws seem to be very course, so turning them even a quarter turn would be equal to turning an automotive air-fuel mixture screw one whole turn. So, my question is, where should I set these screws for the first time after I rebuilt the carb?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't normally prescribe to a "Nominal" setting, but If you're asking what I set them to, Probably 1.5 turns out, and if that didn't work I would try 1.75 turns.

[@gustavbabic5004]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for the info, sounds like that should be good enough to get it running anyway.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@gustavbabic5004]

@@HomeGaragechannel So, don't suppose you'd happen to have a diagram of this carb you could take a picture of with your smart phone? I can only get it to run with the choke completely closed, and I cannot figure out where it is drawing all the extra air? Base gasket between engine and carb is good, so I'm wondering if I have a ruptured diaphragm or some other type of internal vaccum leak.

[@geoffmaxwell4461]

Hope you still monitor your posts.. I have the same unit - it runs fine for about 5 minutes, then eventually it runs rough, throttle becomes less responsive, and then dies of the course of a few minutes. Any ideas?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, either the gas cap, isn't venting air, like it should, or the carb needs adjusting. Try leaving the cape loose next time and see if it will run longer than 5 minutes.

[@geoffmaxwell4461]

Really appreciate that thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@apatterson8128]

Hi Geoff, my unit does the same thing. I'm about to tear it apart. Did you resolve the problem? My machine was given to me because the person didn't want it. Now I know why. This is a spare. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@jimhalbert2290]

cool tutorial why wouldn't they just have a regular screw head for adjustment?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

the manufactures don't want you to mess with them that's why.

[@leewilliams8908]

What is wrong with A Rayobi blower that you cannot get started

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'm sorry not really sure what you're asking or stating.

[@kfreshdrip3496]

What can you do if you don't have the carburetor adjustment tool

[@HomeGaragechannel]

glad you asked, I made a video about that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5ebZ6yGnNd5jcU

[@kfreshdrip3496]

My Ryobi backblower shuts off after i use it one time. I have had repaired two times i still have the same problem.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

after the repair, did they tell what they fixed?

[@kfreshdrip3496]

@@HomeGaragechannel the paper said primer bulb and cracked tube

[@HomeGaragechannel]

they may have gotten it run again, but they didn't test it out for very long.

[@ms07ss]

Mine wont even throttle up, was using it this past Sunday worked fine, then middle of cleaning it just bogged down. I've checked the common items except the muffler (will check that) but it idles fine just bogs down with acceleration and has what looks like dirty oil running out of the muffler. I've only used this blower 5 times about 30 mins each time.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

look in the tank, and see if the fuel filter is still connected to the line.

[@sgibbs4585]

Is there another tool I can substitute for the pac man screw driver to adjust the carburetor? I don’t have the pac man....

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you can use a wire terminal but its not a positive turn so you'll need to look at the orientation of the pacman's mouth to see how far you've turned it. i used to use this method in a pinch.

[@aussie2uGA]

You can order a pacman tool on amazon or ebay cheap. You never know when you'll need it again: www.amazon.com/Style-Carburetor-Adjusting-tool-308535003/dp/B0184E3I0M

[@jeremythiel2550]

Ain't there another tube on the blower for blowing and you should tube it with that on??

[@jeremythiel2550]

I meant tune it with

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes Jeremy Thiel you are absolutely correct. The other tube should be on there to tune but it didn't come with it.

[@hillbilly7432]

The bering could be on it way out as well a person should check for vibration

[@mark-gi9nq]

Personally find that gas powered ryobi products are great when they work. But they always have one or 2 parts that were made to cut costs and are the accilies heel of them.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I agree with you. thank you for the comment I appreciate it

[@bane2256]

Good info. Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Bane for the comment I appreciate it

[@hillbilly7432]

Aversion could try clean flow as well

[@ianvaldivia1993]

I would of just adjusted the carb and ran it why go though all those extra steps when you know why it's bogging? And you know its has to do with the carburetor?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's a very good point.

[@ILOVEMACHINES225]

i have one and mine wont start it has spark compression and fuel

[@HomeGaragechannel]

the flywheel key might be sheared. It will still have spark, but it's happening at the wrong time

[@Aviator381]

Thanks I needed this mine wasn’t working

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@FUNKINFOREVER-i7p]

Why is the leaf blower not running at full speed? I'm glad that the air filter is not dirty.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

The carb wasn't able to deliver enough fuel to the engine. So the car needed an adjustment

[@JA-rn5qv]

it was missing the bottom half and it actually needs the missing end piece of the nozzle in order to put the proper load on the engine, and then once you do that it will run full speed like it should.

[@mattmikolajczyk4603]

Hello! I have a question about an issue that no one seemed to address. This very same blower will start for me after year in storage no problem. It needs some carb tweeking to run properly but when the motor is hot it will not restart. I have to leave it for an hour or so to cool down and then it starts again. What could that be? Thank you!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, the carb is out of adjustment. You mentioned that it needs some carb tweaking to run properly, and that's the biggest clue. To effectively fix this issue, I would replace the carb with a new one, and that should take care of the problem, if it doesn't then we move on to the next problem.

[@mattmikolajczyk4603]

@@HomeGaragechannel thank you! It seems that sometimes it's just easier to put $30 carb then fiddle with the old one. I'll fiddle with it first, LOL, and then just order a replacement if no improvement is noticed. Thanks again.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem.

[@apatterson8128]

@@HomeGaragechannel I have one of these as a spare. It's one fan blade away from being put on the curb, "Free to good home!" I intend check out the carb diaphragm and take it from there. If it wasn't given to me for free, I'd toss it. Not a fan. Thanks HG.

[@ethansyhavong9314]

Mine starts but when I pull the throttle it turns off

[@HomeGaragechannel]

the carb needs to be adjusted and if it doesn't work, you need to replace the carb.

[@RussellBooth1977]

I would check the basics first but just about every Ryobi line trimmer that I've fixed under warranty in the past had a carburettor adjustment issue !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Russell Booth for the comment I appreciate it

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

A lot of 2 strokes seem to come out of the box lean

[@apatterson8128]

HG, I would like your opinion. My spare Ryobi runs like crap. I have attempted to adjust the carb so now I plan to remove the carb. Would you replace the carb right off the bat, or try to fix the old one? Sounds like a question at the end of your videos. Lol

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hmm... Personally I would try and fix the one on there First. And if it doesn't work, I would replace the carb.

[@apatterson8128]

Ok. Will do. Thanks HG.

[@apatterson8128]

@@HomeGaragechannel I disassembled the carb and cleaned it. At first glance the diaphragm and gasket looked good. Not stiff or cracking. Sooo I put everything back together, now the primer bulb won't prime. Switched the lines... Blah Blah Blah disassembled the carb AGAIN. This time I saw a tiny slit in the diaphragm. I hope that was the issue. I ordered an assortment from Amazon. Fingers crossed. Thanks for listening HG.

[@omarsalcedo4851]

Can you please tell me what premix you used

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't use premix but if I did i would use the briggs and stratton one from Walmart

[@michaelkennedy1012]

Trufuel

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@michaelkennedy1012 that's a great choice

[@BkLiveWire]

Never had any major issues with my Ryobi gas powered equipment. However the Chinese Torch branded spark plugs that are shipped with the units are terrible. I’d recommend replacing it with a champion, denso or NGK plug. I buy the powercare Home Depot brand of canned fuel because it’s the only ethanol free gas you can buy in my area and it’s cheaper then TruFuel.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Nice. You shouldn't have any problems then. Thanks for the tip I appreciate it.

[@kfreshdrip3496]

My spark plug boot keeps coming off

[@HomeGaragechannel]

try cleaning the inside fo the boot and the top of the plug, with carb cleaner, to get Rid of any grease , dirt or Oil

[@kfreshdrip3496]

@@HomeGaragechannel i did that it didn't work

[@HomeGaragechannel]

then use a zip tie to secure it to the plug, otherwise replace the boot or the entire ignition model

[@peytonellig6933]

It sounds kinda like over revving cause it goes up then down then up then down over and over with the trigger depressed

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it does doesn't it

[@peytonellig6933]

@@HomeGaragechannel yea it does what could that be cause even after the fix I still heard it a bit

[@HomeGaragechannel]

there could be an issue with the carb, delivery an inconsistent amount of fuel. The fix would be to rebuild or replace the carb. The other issue could be an air, somewhere on the engine, but the leak would also have to be inconsistent as well.

[@EngDrewman]

FYI it is possible to clean a "non-serviceable" muffler. You'll need a blow torch and an air compressor with a blow gun. Place the clogged muffler on a non-combustible surface like concrete. You can also hold it with pliers or a vice. Light the blow torch and aim it into the muffler's inlet. Allow the muffler to heat until the carbon starts to burn. Start blowing a little air in, and the carbon should burn more intensely. Eventually this should become self sustaining and the blow torch won't be necessary to keep it going. Continue blowing in air until the carbon burns itself out.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the information I really appreciate it.

[@gmonyuph7834]

I have this brand and I love there battery powered tools but this blower I can sum up in three words JUNK JUNK JUNK. I had about 7 hours of use and it bogged out when you hit the throttle, took it down to the repair shop, did a carb adjustment worked for about 20 minutes and back to stalling out. Their is a reason why they only get 2 stars on a Amazon review.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That totally makes sense now.

[@samuelvelez1643]

Speaking of backpack blowers:when the blower doesn't start when hot... Possible cause(s)?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

If it starts cold, stopped on purpose when hot, and won't start again its usually a carb problem. The fuel isn't enough or not enough. The other factor is if the compression is low it will make this problem even worse.

[@samuelvelez1643]

@@HomeGaragechannel thanx again

[@rabbitfootedkitty1339]

I mean, you could have just adjusted the mixture screws first, which would have saved a lot of time, but I guess exploration is fun. Also yeah it looks like you’re missing the nozzle tip. $50 for a muffler is ridiculous.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are absolutely correct RabbitFootedKitty. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@donaldbower4097]

I think that if you look up the part number, it will be cheaper if you don't buy it from ryobi

[@heathwilson2572]

I’ve seen a lot of people buy Ryobi backpack blower from Home Depot and they don’t want to spend a lot of money on the top of line backpack blower lie Echo, STIHL and Husqvarna

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are completely right, If I just need to blow some leaves around the yard and nothing extreme, you may not need a top of the line blower to do that with. Thank you Heath Wilson.

[@heathwilson2572]

I have all Echo and Husqvarna equipment for business I have 3 echo backpack blowers and 1 Husqvarna backpack blower all echo equipment are newer than the Husqvarna I have Husqvarna is almost 30 years old still running strong and the color fate out I have echo 580,770and 8010 next year I’m buying echo 9010 backpack blower. The old Husqvarna is 150 BT I use Husqvarna XP 2 cycle oil in ethanol free gas in echo equipment

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very nice, I hear the 9010 is an absolute beast.

[@heathwilson2572]

Yes it is

[@heathwilson2572]

If you hit the throttle it will push you back

[@999thenewman]

Next time place your hand over the nozzle and see if the engine changes speed from resistance as you test it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That's a great tip I will

[@mattichikawa2929]

I brought 4 years ago Ryobi blower new when I blower to the leaves three big houses and it stops put the starter ten times it was no good engine it was brand new and it JUNK never buy I was buy Still and Echo blower are better than any other

[@HomeGaragechannel]

i understand how you feel. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@josephpeter2000]

I bought one and it never ran right finally it stopped working and then I bought the universal kit which included the primer bulb replacement. Once I replaced the primer bulb it never ran better. My sense is that the original primer bulb was cheaply made. I would not buy this product again because of poor quality.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

i understand how you feel. thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@barndogschwartz8370]

I would of just made the adjustment knowing it's a carb problem from the get go

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Me too

[@nickflopper]

Why didn't you show in the cylinder?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it. Yes I probably should have.

[@barndogschwartz8370]

I would of been making the adjustments from the beginning

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that was definitely an option

[@ds7193]

yes you would think i would know how to spell STIHL. I know just cant teach my fingers.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No problem I've done that before

[@johnaldrich2074]

That blower has a very odd design. It looks like the exhaust is run through the actual blower housing and out the nozzle.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes you are absolutely right

[@Red-Eagle]

Probably the magneto

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@heathwilson2572]

I’ll buy Echo,STIHL or either Husqvarna backpack blower. I won’t buy Ryobi equipment for homeowners it will be ok

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't know why they just didn't make a more conventional looking backpack blower. This one has always boggled me.

[@hanthony440]

Probably would've been quicker and easier if you had just set the cruise control instead of holding down the throttle because it does the same thing Just hands free...

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you're absolutely right

[@andrewcanfield2962]

Shit. I love ryobi!

[@surendrapatel6583]

You not so which score is fuel adjustment your camera not so

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yeah, could have been better.

[@heathwilson2572]

I don’t recommend RYOBI it’s not commercial blower.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

definitely not commercial it was only ever meant for residential use.

[@robertmatheson9542]

Ahhh, I too almost had the same issue. The piston broke apart. Ryobi is junk. Home Depot's own repair shop couldn't fix it. Shame on Home Depot for abusing customer loyalty and accepting revenue from Ryobi in exchange for shelf space and a sale. I will tell all my friends.

[@elit3401]

Two thumbs down on this brand. Have worked on them for years. Always hard to start, poor build quality. You better buying Echo or Sthil.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Eli T

[@doraescalante8663]

ThRoW iT AwAy!!!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Dora Escalante for the comment I appreciate it

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

Stupid comment Dora. No doubt a Stihl or Echo fanboy...lots of people have these Ryobi BP42 units (including me-I have 2 of them at $150CAD each brand new from HD). Compared to a $800 Stihl unit-they are worth the money paid and worth a turn of an adjustment screw to put back in service as Home Garage demonstrated. Only a fool would throw something out for the sake of a carb adjustment-seems that describes you pretty well...

[@caseymilligan3821]

It doesn’t run good because Ryobis are pieces of s@:&

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That's what a lot of people think