Ignition Coil Replacement How To: RYOBI RY09056 Leaf Blower

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

If this video helped you, please consider clicking on the THANKS button above 🙌 Here's a video that might help you decide if that blower or trimmer is worth the price at thrift shops or yard sales: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3Oqiq18rcSnoJo

[@stevejohnson5178]

Just finished this exact repair on this Ryobi model. If not for this excellent video I'd probably have tossed the blower into the bin. Started on first pull after investing 17$ and about 45 minutes of my time. Beautiful, Thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@paulstudley299]

i had just recently found the basicaly same gas powered leaf blower in the trash , and just by happenstance , i wasnt even looking for a video on the blower, this video coincidently pops up lol and its a woman fixing it , put a big smile on my face, and im a guy . ty for the vid

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Paul. Hope you stick around. Cheers!

[@JonJacobson-l3f]

Best instructional video I've ever seen. Simple, clear, and to the point. Excellent job!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Excellent work

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers Mr IHG!

[@catalinnicolae4443]

Very knowledgeable and rigorous, professional lady!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@mr1pearl]

Just about every shop on the planet wouldn't have touched that machine thanks for taking the time I learned a lot on this one , wow a bunch of work just to get a coil . You really need to video it to be sure where everything goes back 👍 Thanks again Stella !

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

For sure Mr Bill. Thanks for watching.

[@davidholder9047]

Thank you. This video helped me so much. 12 yr old blower lives again!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help!

[@mikeb359]

This is the epitome of what you tube instructional videos should be. Perfect in every way. Clear speaking - Up close video of the item being serviced - walk thru on putting it all back together. Thank you for producing a perfect instructional video.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Wow, thanks! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@mikeb359]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Absolutely! I subscribed also because your video was so detailed and very helpful so I'm sure I will come across another issue with my lawn equipment and I know exactly where to go.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@mikeb359 Thanks!

[@gunfisher4661]

Great info this is the only info I`ve found that seems to be correct for testing the Ohms plus your assembly /disassembly info is priceless.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Great video as always. Love that term.. "fiddly" 🤣

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

😁 One of my favorites Mr T-Bone!

[@garywaldhelm1805]

Great at giving correct info while making repairs. Easy to follow instructions. Good video for a tech school presentation. Thanks Lawn Mower Lady.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Gary! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@themowerman]

Great video. A lot of work for a cheap unit. But if that what they want then get her done..

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I was surprised too Sir Mick when he said do it. Cheers!

[@dennydeckerful]

Can't find those units for sale anymore. Not sure but looks like ryobi is selling mostly battery powered now. Most gas blowers are running $150 or more. I've got 2 neighbors who use battery powered and i usually end up going back behind them .

[@themowerman]

@@dennydeckerful yeah it's all battery going forward mate

[@HottieHelen74]

I just love the video , the way you explained everything and told me what size tools your using, Its nice to see more females doing things like this, I thought I was alone , thank you for shareing your knowledge.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@trent8584]

I would agree that would normally not be feasible to fix but for the purpose of the video the lesson is worth it.Very good job!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Trent. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@joeortiz3455]

Thank you lawnmower lady, now I know how to properly use my analog meterbi have had it for 20 plus years, gee Golly whiz you learnt me in a few minutes I did not know the multiplier value and zero out thanky thanky now I am mowww happy!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped Mr Joe! Cheers!

[@mozkitolife5437]

25:10 I thought about that extra plastic piece and couldn’t figure out where it went so I thought you’d cover it soon. Sure enough… Thank you for the guidance. I just replaced the flywheel and couldn’t remember where all the washers went.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help!

[@MichaelSlezak-of1tf]

3:15 I replaced a coil on my ryobi ry09056 blower,your video was very helpful. Everything was to the tee. Thank you so much.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great to hear!

[@retiredhappy466]

I recently garbage picked a similiar leaf blower so I'm sure it has issues.. I watched your video and now I know what to look for when I get around to looking at it.. Thanks Lawn Mower Lady!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Hope this finds you in good spirits and health. ..1/2 the price of replacement to repair..but saved from landfill. More or less a personal responsibility issue. You bought it, you care for it. Nice motorcycle lift BTW.. Real back saver. Thank you for sharing. Best to you and yours.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Ray. I got that lift from H.F. years ago. Don't think they sell this version with the pneumatic pump and upgraded chocks. Was only $30 more $$ at the time, and I didn't even have an air compressor. No regrets buying it. Cheers!

[@havo9522]

I watched several videos, your are the best that explained detail the part failure, not just to replace it. Very, very good video, nice works.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you very much!

[@larryharrelson2540]

Good job sis. Well dine on the video and on the repair.. You're a real pro ..

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks 👍

[@haneyoakie14]

That was a good video. I like how you show all the detail steps that I had to get into and back out of one of these machines. I personally am not a big fan of them because of the tight spaces my hands are too big but I will tackle one usually for a friend from time to time. I had a leaf blower the other day come in from a friend of mine and all it really needed was the old gasoline dumped out

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you enjoyed it Mr Haney! I's be happy for a few jobs just to drain the gas :) I initially thought it was gonna be a short video with a bad plug as the culprit. Cheers!

[@petefroud5308]

Steller you a Chelsea fan now . Good fix .

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Ha! I peeled that sticker off a mate's Lambretta and replaced it with a Lawnmower Lady sticker 😁

[@francislang5075]

lots of good tips

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rickthelian2215]

A huge job Stella, though customers can be attached to their tools. I think we need to research better when we buy a new blower, I brought a store brand blower once took it back for warranty not once but twice, I had use of this machine for 3 years, on the last exchange I payed an extra $100 in Australia and brought the Stihl BG56 and happy. Now remembering a video from chickanic about Echo blowers have a coil warranty for life, 5 years with labour but after that labour is paid by the customer but the coil is covered.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

G'day Mr Rick! I don't think a lot of homeowners think about quality when they purchase these things a big box stores. Just the price. Thanks for watching!

[@davidfranklin5270]

Thank you. Replaced coul on my Ryobi and runng great again.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Great job Stella. You saved a Ryobi from the scrap pile. It was definitely worh fixing as it looked like the customer takes good care of the machine! 👍🔧🇺🇸Roger

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Roger. He does take care of his machines. Cheers!

[@ldr9146]

great job explaining.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching!

[@joeortiz3455]

Beautiful job don't you love it when the machine starts on the first or 2nd tug

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I do Mr Joe! Thanks for watching!

[@Big_Johns]

Nice save Ms Jeremy, I would imagine his wife is very happy you fixed her easy to use blower.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I think so too Mr John. Cheers!

[@BrucesShop]

Nice call on the coil. There are not many folks using an analog meter these days. I get it.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Bruce. I figure someone might have one laying about from their Pop or Grampa. They work fine, but can be intimidating. No need to go out and buy a new one. (Despite how cheap they are)

[@BrucesShop]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Right. I remember the Simpson Big black ones.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@BrucesShop Yep, I’m an analog gal 😁. That Triplett is circa 1980. I’ve got the amp-probe that goes with it too. I pull it out when I get wonky readings from digital auto-ranging readings.

[@menditman2004]

Hi Stella good fix, very fiddly things these small 2 strokes machines, but I enjoy working on them. I’m currently been working on a 2004 Ryobi hedge trimmer i believe it’s just badged Ryobi as the quality looks better than modern Ryobi stuff. That poor Torch spark plug, I bet HE would have worked 😂😂 obviously whatever it needed a new plug in it. Good close up camera work, I try to do that myself I could see everything you were doing and you didn’t rush which helps a lot when people are trying to do this sort of thing for the first time, good video🙂👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Luke! I'm afraid that plug is already in the bin 😁

[@menditman2004]

@@TheLawnmowerLady ☹️😂 (I’m planning an Experiment) as you probably know Laura and I are gardeners we mow a lot of grass with our 21 inch Honda mowers, when I service them this winter I’m putting Torch plugs in them and I’ll keep people updated monthly how they are doing, I think it will be interesting. I actually had a duff NGK plug in a hedge trimmer the other day. Problem is most of these machines we work on have probably never had a service so the plugs could be years old, as you know none of them last forever 🙂👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@menditman2004 that will be interesting. Do you ever put a meter on spark plugs? That would be something measurable to track, Cheers!

[@charliefarley5896]

Just restored a 7 year old UK version of this blower. The original ignition coil part was no longer stocked in England so after a lot of reseach and a couple of wrong purchases of the part number mentioned in the video which did not fit, I tracked down the identical replacement in the US - PART NO: HOMELITE 850108009 for £21 including shipment via Amazon US. Works perfectly and saved me throwing the blower in the refuse bin! This is a great video description of the repair!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I'm happy my video helped you. I too was concerned with the part numbers not matching, but good to know you got it worked out. Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@andersforrad]

Great and informative video Stella. I wish you a nice week! Cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! You too Mr Anders!

[@garyclifton2180]

Stella how brave are you talking that all to bits one clever mower lady x

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Gary. They are like puzzles to me. Cheers!

[@almclean4835]

Nice informative video. 👏👏

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Al !

[@alanschroeder3613]

Excellent explanation.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@patsmith5236]

Women give much more info on how-to. I watched the carb rebuild video too, again more info. Thank you.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate that. I sometimes worry I run on too long. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@patsmith5236]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Some smart guys can appreciate the details, too.

[@alchavez28]

Thank you for sharing this I definitely learned a lot excellent video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@biggaspirit1]

Another enjoyable video, well described. Thank you from the UK.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Bigg! Cheers!

[@j.w.3345]

SUBSCRIBED!! I fix lots of things, but it's always good to see a great how to video! ( I didn't notice the plastic pull start retainer fall out as well. Had to pop the cover off again. LOL) I have the same lift table with wood extensions! Great for bikes or lawn tractors. Thanks for the help! J.W.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Awesome! Thank you J.W. I really appreciate you visiting, and hope you stick around. Cheers!

[@edwardburke9181]

Nice one stella

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Edward. Cheers!

[@jeffrooee]

You're awesome lady. I can relate to you. I will watch your other videos

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you so much!

[@MikeJones-jr5hb]

Great job & I like the Triplett analog meter, I've used those a lot.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Mike for watching! I hate to think how many years ago I got a Triplett. 😂 Cheers!

[@HobbyMotorDK]

Good one Stella - not much room inside those things 😃

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's tight for sure Mr Claus. Cheers!

[@NewVisionLCS]

Very informative video 📢STEEELLAAA!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Blaaaaaaaaake! 😁

[@NewVisionLCS]

@@TheLawnmowerLady 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏋🏾‍♂️

[@waynestefinashen239]

Nice professional repair Stella especially liked you using the trim removal tools to avoid damage to the plastics most would be jamming steel screwdrivers in there. In Canada we likely would have ended up owning this unit for parts since we charge a 1/2 hour minimum labour rate and would likely have quoted 1 hour labour plus the coil cost for this repair. I believe this unit is around $145 tax included new and our repair cost at this years rate would have been maybe $25 less than that cost.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers Mr Wayne! I actually was sort of shocked the owner decided to repair. I quoted him $25 more than the final bill, as I anticipated carb rebuild. Thanks for watching!

[@gregorypiercesr.2769]

FANTASTIC VIDEO! EVERYTHING IS FILMED VERY SMOOTH, JUST A DAMM GOOD VIDEO!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks. Cheers!

[@lescanlescan]

Hey Lawnmower Lady! Late to this video but hope you are still around. I've watched a lot of Leaf Blower repair videos, this one is the best by far. Excellent presentation and thorough explanations! I love it! I especially liked the explanation for testing the coil with a meter and the bonus explanation for using the analog multimeter. I have both, but now know how to use the old one from my Dad! Question for you, can the coil simply be too weak to produce adequate spark, or is it an all or nothing situation? I have what seems to be adequate spark at the plug itself and have spark in the plug tester that I use (clear tube with spark point inside), I seem to have fuel flowing to the engine, the fuel is fresh, I've even tried using starter fluid sprayed directly into the cylinder and there is no start, not even a muttering of combustion. The kill switch functions as expected. I even took it apart, cleaned it and it tests properly on its own off the blower. When installed on the blower it disconnects the circuit properly and stops the spark getting to the plug when the switch it depressed and the rope is pulled. There seems to be compression (using your thumb test) but I don't have a gauge. I simply can't get the Leaf blower to start. It ran great just recently (In the winter I use it for blowing away lighter powder snow from the paths, vehicles and such, before it melts into ice) and do that for several of my neighbors, so it runs for quite awhile each time I use it. Sometimes it would be hard to start after I shut it off, but it would usually start again without issues when I went to use it again a few days later. Today however, no dice. It won't even try to start. I'm reluctant to do a tear down on this unit again, or just start replacing parts randomly, but am at a loss. Any ideas? BTW, my blower is a Ryobi Back Pack style, BP42. So a different configuration but essentially the same overall construction. Thanks so much for putting up this video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Hmmmm. Generally speaking, failing ignition coils will start to fail when hot. They don't necessarily over heat and stop sparking, but more like when you stop the machine temporally to add fuel or change an attachment. It must cool down for 10-20 minutes before it restarts. I didn't see you mention if you change out the spark plug. They can test good in open air and fail when under compression. They are inexpensive (don't buy the cheapest Torch of E3 plug), so it's not a huge investment of throwing parts at the machine. Get a NGK or Champion. Not sure where you are located, but if you are doomed to purchase only ethanol laced fuel, a carb clean/service might help. Continued use of ethanol can make gaskets, seals and diaphragms stiff and crunchy. Blowers are notorious for stirring up a lot of dust and debris that will clog both the fuel filter and a tiny inlet screen inside the carburetor. This video might help if you've never gone into one of these small carbs ( although it's a Husqvarna trimmer, it covers the same principles of fuel system service on small 2-stroke engines that have a purge bulb) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnS0i5l5mZd1aM0 Hope this helps.

[@hermenegildobailon888]

Exelente video thank you very much ...👍👍👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you liked it!

[@burhanco]

Amazing work. Very knowledgeable.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Many thanks!

[@susanpage9383]

Excellent video, This is so helpful.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching Ms Susan. Cheers!

[@kevangM]

Have the exact same issue with the exact same blower. Just replaced carb and plug. Still no start. Will replace the coil as you showed next. Great video. Though you lost me on the voltmeter details. Had to skip thru that.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good luck! I know that meter stuff is sort of dry. I appreciate you watching!

[@kevangM]

I replaced the coil. Wasn’t able to do any of the testing because I don’t know how. Still won’t start. Not sure what steps to take next.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@kevangM Before you throw any more $$ into the machine, I would make sure you are covering the basics: spark, fuel, and air. The easiest way to tackle all three at once is to spray a few CC of fuel directly into the carb intake, open the throttle wide open and pull the starter several times. If the machine burbles and coughs to life for a few seconds, you've confirmed it has spark and air. That leaves fuel issues: worn/dirty carb, broken fuel lines, clogged fuel filter, etc. Eliminate one thing at a time. I would not rule out a faulty aftermarket carb, try this with the original carb. Hope this helps.

[@kenwheelock1534]

Good informational video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@philliphall5198]

Cool , I have the same meter I used on frac jobs to test stuff

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The Triplett? It's a classic.

[@lesterhamilton3142]

You did great 👍 alot info thank you

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lesterhamilton3142]

@@TheLawnmowerLady yep got put one in mine hopefully I can locate one thanks

[@ih8choosingusernames]

Great video, very detailed. I pulled mine apart and tested the coil which was good. New spark plug, good compression and even tested the kill switch but still no spark. Any ideas?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching. The only thing that comes to mind is the kill wire is either pinched, or somehow grounding out. it's unfortunate the coil is so difficult to get to. I would try it without the ground wire attached. At that point you can still kill the engine by choking the carb. Hope this helps.

[@blakemegquier23]

Good video thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you liked it!

[@tonywampler217]

Very very good From wampler small engine repair

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you very much! Cheers!

[@tonywampler217]

@@TheLawnmowerLady you are very very welcome bab

[@betsylavin681]

Ok. You inspired me to do it

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You got this!

[@MariaGonzalez-ei1pv]

Great video ,well explain. mine stop working won't turn on ,thanks you will be checking on mine shortly

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I hope you can get it going again! Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@toddbarton2014]

Great info thank you! Can you or anyone tell me what the high and liw adjustment screw should be at? Thank you

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I think the general wisdom is to start 1.5 turns out on both.

[@toddbarton2014]

Thank you so much!

[@billkrause4585]

Thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You bet!

[@albertasaugis]

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[@TheLawnmowerLady]

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[@freemandavy9868]

Very good

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks!

[@milkshakemuncher]

How do we get one of those tools you used to stop the piston so you could undo the blower blade? I don't fancy using the rope in case I go too far and as you stated, have difficulty getting it out (I wouldn't know how to begin chasing it out).

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I think that's one I made with an old spark plug, and a nylon toilet bowl bolt. If you make sure this piston is about 2/3 of the eat towards TDC, then the exhaust and transfer ports are covered. No worry about feeding the rope into a port. Thanks for watching.

[@PatrickWalsh-g7z]

So had similar issues. Changed the carb, spark plug, fuel lines and filter, and ignition switch and still won’t start. Any ideas outside of throwing it away?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Did you pull the muffler and confirm the piston and rings are not wrecked?

[@Inisfad]

Orange scooter in the background at about 36:00…..does it run?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Oh I wish 😬

[@Inisfad]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Ah, well then maybe a thought for a video project of getting it to run? I have a 1961 NSU Quickly moped whose engine was completely refurbished. I didn’t do the work, although I’ve learned to maintain the mysterious Bing carburetor as well as other maintenance items. It’s been an adventure, and riding that bike (at least when the weather is good in Ireland, which isn’t often) is probably the most fun I have.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@Inisfad Nice! I didn’t know NSU did mopeds. A club mate of mine has a NSU Lambretta. It’s a cool bike.

[@kennymichaud5366]

I have the same blower, was working fine one day then the next day it wouldn’t start. I got as far as taking out the kill switch….. going to get a coil for it

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good luck! Report back how it goes.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

‘Nother question - I saw a quart of 45:1 on your bench. So far I’ve come across one KZbin’r who uses that for all two stroke engines. I think it’s a pretty good idea. Have you done a video talking about that? What are your thoughts?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

For the small amount of fuel I put in machines to test run, the difference between 50:1 and 40:1 is negligible. No point in keeping two mixes on my wrk bench. Thanks for watching.

[@jonest1572]

Hello, i have same issue with my blower. Where do you get this ignition coil? Can u put link here or something ? Br. Jon

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

There are links in the video description. Thanks for watching.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

New sub here, well done, good video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Jim. Hope you can stick around. Cheers!

[@jeffrubin-b2y]

Excellent video It’s odd how the coil went out And I took the spark plug at the same time I’ve never seen this before Your thoughts ? Thanks again

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Interesting! Thanks for watching.

[@jeffrubin-b2y]

The question was How did the coil and the plug go out at the same time?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@jeffrubin-b2y It's an interesting question. I don't see how a coil going bad could take out a plug, or vice versa. Perhaps an unrelated coincidence?

[@gravelyman]

Good video!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr G!

[@truiz555]

I tested mine like u did and I have spark but still won't start. Could it still be the coil?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Possibly? I would try a new spark plug. They are cheap, and although they spark in open air, they might fail under compression. Signs of a failing coil include hard starting when the engine hot. Hope this helps.

[@truiz555]

@@TheLawnmowerLady thank you

[@truiz555]

So the new coil is on new spark plug, and nothing won't start. I checked the spark and it barely lighting up. Idk what I did wrong I watched your video back to back. Any idea what it could be?

[@S3an78]

I have the same blower, have spark, compression, and i put a brand new carb on it. Still will not even attempt to start. I have fuel, my plug always has fuel on it as i try to start it. Any suggestions?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

If your plug is wet, it might be flooded. Open the throttle wide open and pull until it cranks. Also get an inline spark tester. Some plugs will spark in open air, but not under compression. Try another spark plug? They're cheap.

[@dennydeckerful]

Did you ever get it to start? My situation same as you.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@dennydeckerful Yep, after the coil replacement.

[@dennydeckerful]

@@TheLawnmowerLady LOL I know you did TLL, I watched the whole video, and will probably watch several more times. I was asking the other commenter because it sounds like we are in same situation. Thanks

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@dennydeckerful Ahhhhh. I was thinking maybe I didn't show it working at the end. Lol.

[@davidwiss5998]

What is the max rpm on these?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I honestly don't know, and suspect the OM will not address that. Are you trying to get more "power" from the unit? If so, I would look at the fuel filter, the fuel inlet screen in the carb, and make sure the spark arrester is clean. Hope this helps.

[@davidwiss5998]

@TheLawnmowerLady no, i just dont want to overspeed the unit beyond manufacturers recommendation. On my Husqvarna HU800AWD mower with honda engine, max RPM is 3850 ±150rpm. Didnt know if there was something similar for the blower as well. Btw: love your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@davidwiss5998]

@TheLawnmowerLady also, this unit ive already rebuilt carb, replaced fuel lines and filter, and replaced the coil, spark plug. Runs like a champ.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Mowers are based on safe blade rotational speeds. That said, I think you'd be hard pressed to over rev that blower with the limits of the trim screws on the carb. I'd think you would wouldn't be able to keep it running if the carb was adjusted so lean as to over heat the head and score the piston. If you're looking for a good spot for tuning, I'd let it warm up well, increase the idle speed a few hundred RPM then find the sweet spot for your idle on the low speed screw. Pin the throttle and adjust the high speed screw somewhere between too rich (burbling or 4-stroking) and too lean. On a blower, you do need the tubes in place, and some people say pointed at the ground to simulate the blower under load. When you are happy with your settings, roll the idle speed screw back down. Hope this helps. Cheers!

[@Inisfad]

At the beginning, you just saw ‘torch’ on the name of the spark plug and immediately said that would be a problem. Why would that be??

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Ms Inisfad. There is a significant, albeit antidotal amounts of reported failures and poor performance reported by many small engine mechanics. I personally have had more problems with those overpriced, and overhyped E3 plugs.

[@rigor601]

Why you to put a business card between the coil and impaler

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Many DIYers don't have special tools like feeler gauges. Business card is a good substitute to get the correct air gap required between the flywheel magnets and coil.

[@andrelourenco2071]

My dealers around me won’t even do this repair

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's pretty tedious as you can see, and at their shop labor rate, not worth the $$ to repair. Thanks for watching.

[@andrelourenco2071]

@@TheLawnmowerLady thanks I’m going to try the repair myself! Can’t hurt I guess. I’ll wther save it or kill it lol

[@PixelVibe-RGB]

My small engine repairman, whom I visited too often according to my wallet, seems to hate your videos. Not only do I not visit him as often anymore, but it seems that I also "steal" customers from him, by repairing the equipment of my friends and neighbors.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad to hear that! I'm honestly just trying to save the planet, not to lighten any repairman's wallet. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@georgehimon1445]

Never did I see anything bad on a leaf blower other than a string repair. Mix your oil right ,don't store old gas.

[@andrelourenco2071]

Bro what are you taking about. the ignition coil went bad over time has nothing to do with the maintenance of the machine. You could have the cleanest engine and the coil still goes bad lol I’ve hade a blower like this for 6 years and hade 0 issues in its life always kept it running mint. My coil still went lol

[@philliphall5198]

These coils never last over 3 years

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I haven't changed too many. To be fair, I haven't seen too many through my little shop. Cheers!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Gave you a thumbs up, Stella. The second one of your videos I’ve watched and your production qualities are great! I like how you add fastener sizes visually. One thing - the pretty much accepted vernacular for measurements is “thousandths”, and I realize you’re aiming your instructions at novices, but maybe better if you use that description so viewers are all on the same page with the professionals. Just a thought. Also, I think most newbies nowadays pick up an inexpensive digital caliper for $15 or less. I did and now wonder how I ever did without it, especially since my eyes at almost 75 aren’t what they used to be. Question - I see you have some mowers stored vertically outside. Other than saving space is there any reason you do it that way? I may follow your example as I have 10 at last count. Draining fluids first, of course! Thanks for doing such a great job! Will continue to watch more of your older ones. 👍😉🧰

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for Rein! More than 35% of my viewers are not in the US. The rest of the world is metric, and I hope to make my videos more accessible. All those mowers are parts mowers, and they are upright to take up less space. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@pinotpete9947]

Thank you. I cut off before you showed how to adjust gap. Now I have to take it apart and do that. 🥲.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Ouch! The second time will be faster getting it back together. Thanks for watching!

[@pinotpete9947]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I took the Ryobi apart and set the clearance like you showed with a business card. Now, I can't get it to start. After putting in the new coil and before adjusting it started and ran for about a minute. Then won't start again. I checked for a spark last night I was getting spark on the spark plug gap. I tried to prime with gas but still won't start. I checked the compression, and it is 130 pounds. Is it possible that the coil went bad or am I missing something. I checked the spark plug by using a known good one from my lawnmower. I hate to throw the unit away. I replaced the carburetor as It wouldn't prime. If I sprayed some gas in it would start and run. Now that doesn't work. Any ideas?🤔

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

My best advice is to go back one step at a time, and look for problems. Maybe a pinched wire? A disconnected ground? No spark leads me to believe it's down to the wiring, maybe the switch?