Fixing A Ryobi Blower That Starts But Stops
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Thanks for watching. Turns you don't need to buy a $400 leaf blower from Stihl to have it last 8 years.
I left the gas in my lawn mower over the winter. It's a Toro with a 190cc Briggs & Stratton flat head motor I meant to do "the right thing" by emptying the tank and running the carb dry. But, I kept putting it off and then just figured I'd do what I had to do to get it running if it wouldn't start for me in the spring. We've had a few days of above normal temps (for my area) and decided I'd better get at the mower since the grass is growing fast. I bought some fresh gas, then did the routine start up steps, checked to see how much gas I had left in it (just over half a tank) and checked the oil. I had a look at the gas that was in it, and it was a bit dark. I decided to just try starting it and it fired right up!. It may have been just lucky, but I have to admit that I won't let it sit over the winter again.
I think you got lucky, but the brigs flatheads fuel jet, is less likely to clog, in comparison to the newer OHV engines.
I am absolutely shocked...My issue was exactly as related...a blob blocking the inlet screen under the push bulb....THANK YOU !
Glad it helped
here is a fyi for ya.... on those type of gas caps in the instructions it says that the gas cap is "non-serviceable" as daddy used to say i beg to differ. on the gas cap that little yellow thing in the middle is an air filter, if your gas cap pulls a suction and stops the engine from running in till you release the vacuum them this hack is for you. remove that little filter in the middle of gas cap.. you will notice that the end of the filter facing you is hard like you heated up nylon rope. well take a small very sharp razor blade and "ONLY CUT OFF THE VERY SMALL END THAT IS FACING YOU" at max bout 2-3 thousands of and inch put it back in and you should be good to go... and yes this works because i did it to my given to me weed wacker besides i was in a bind and need to get the job done!!
I live in central Florida where we have leaves and clippings year round. I use my Wawa brand ethanol free 89 octane (boat gas) mixed with Echo Red Armor at 45:1. I haven't had a two stroke related fuel issue as of yet (35+ years). I have Echo and Stihl two stroke blowers, edgers, shrub trimmers, and weed eaters and they hold up amazingly well. Once the equipment hits about 5 years old, I replace diaphragms, fuel lines, fuel filters, spark plugs, air filter, and purge bulbs, needed or not, to be on the safe side. I do enjoy your videos, it's interesting to see how neglected some of the equipment you work on had become. The "owner stories" are also priceless! Please keep sharing. Great work, great channel, thumbs up!
thank you googlyahoo!
Over the Winter, I leave fuel in my 2-cycle engine. Yes, that's engine, as in one. I have an Echo attachment system, which means that I only have to keep one engine running. I used to use Trufuel. I bought a 12-can case, which lasted about 2 years, and kept the quart cans it came in. Now, I use my trimmer, edger, blower, etc, much more than I used to, so I mix my own premix using ethanol-free gas and Echo oil, and put it in the Trufuel cans. The quart cans keep the fuel fresh longer than gallon cans would. In the Spring, it runs, but not quite as well as it should. When I use up the partial can I was using in the Fall, and fuel up with a full quart can, it runs as it should. I should probably start running the tank empty at the end of the year, and trying to not leave a partial can of fuel at the end of the year.
nice!
Thank you for your videos!! I’ve managed to fix a leaf blower and a strimmer with your videos. another broken strimmer on the way 😅
you're welcome and thanks!
Nice tips to remake lines faster!!!
Glad you think so!
I'll have to admit, i usually leave some fuel in the tank. Most times, I forget to drain them before the end of the season. Thankfully though, i use Non Ethanol fuel, and all of my 2 cycle equipment uses Opti-2 2 stroke oil in the gas which claims to have stabilizer in it, and i've never had a problem with any fuel. I keep non ethanol fuel in my riding mower and husqvarna walk behind mower year round too. Again, no issues with the non ethanol fuel.
Random Story, about 2 years ago, before gas went through the roof on pricing, i'd filled up all 3 of my 5 gallon cans. Just this past week, i broke out the last can of non ethanol gas, and it is as good as the day i bought it. I would recommend VERY highly for everyone who maintains their own equipment to consider paying just a bit more for the Ethanol free gas, because it makes a huge difference in the long run!
Another story, I'm currently seeing the error of my ways with my MS170 chainsaw. It had the Ethanol fuel still in it, from before i started doing the Ethanol free fuel. Sadly, the carb was dead, and had to replace the carb. Unfortunately for me, the new carb still didn't fix the issue. I might have a seal leaking somewhere because it's doing the same thing with the new carb that it did with the old one.
Love the videos IHG! God Bless!
with the type of fuel you're using it should be okay .
I do leave fuel in my equipment during the mowing season and also throughout the winter season. Only reason is because I use can fuel, and I start my equipment up through out the winter season. I absolutely agree with you on the cheaper brands. I was given a Chinese EB650 Backpack blower for a birthday gift about 2yrs ago and the thing still runs fantastic. I do however maintain all my equipment thanks to you and your channels!!! Awesome fix as usual.
Fix the small stuff nd the big stuff stays fixed usually.
thank you Gary Allen.
Make it look so easy. Great video
thank you Growing Little Country homestead!
I was just working on a neighbors Homelite blower which appears identical to this Ryobi. Similar issues as yours. Ethanol fuel was left in the tank over winter. Following your excellent guidance I cleaned the carb, replaced the needle valve and diaphragms. It is now running and good for a new season. I recommended using the premixed fuel that is available almost everywhere now. Not a big expense since the owner uses it
yes that is a factory error, it should have had one.
Seems like I had to reset the carb on the trash guys $20 Stihl 85 a couple of times right after I got it but haven't touched it in years. The Echo needs a dab opened on the lo side but seeing it's so much trouble to get to the adjuster it'll do just fine. Just a slight hesitation on winding up but it'll still roll wet leaves which is all I can ask of it. Fine fix on the Ryobi and as you know I leave Tru-fuel in both blowers all the time and non-ethanol in the rest. BLESSINGS!
nice, I've yet to get my hands on an echo hand held blower, hopefully this will be the year. Thank you Lewie McNeely!
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Lets both hope you do and Thank YOU!
@@lewiemcneely9143 I also leave True-fuel in my equipment. My tractor and push mower I use 4cycle True-fuel. It's expensive but where I live I'm not able to get ethanol free fuel
@@garyalensr I was the same way and now have to go about 15 miles for non-ethanol. I don't use a stabiliser in it, just the straight stuff and it does fine. I'm a hillbilly and it's not that cold for long enough so's I can't run stuff when needed. Just park it for a couple of months. All mine is old so it don't really care!
Hey bro, what's up? This blower didn't have to get major surgery for it to run properly again. Even though the owner didn't take excellent care of the blower, they however taken care of it to a certain point and that's good enough for me.
you make a good point!
Yes you do
Yes he does like the.videos man
I love 2strokes.they really simple.
Get more sthil 91rs in your videos mate love the vids
I got a Toro last year that would start and stop running, even after replacing the carburetor ,fuel lines and cleaned the tank. It didn't change anything. I learned that doing a drop test while holding the pull start can tell you if it has compression enough. If the unit falls quickly, with no resistance, the rings or cylinder are bad. On the one I had, it fell ,but not really fast. A unit with good compression shouldn't drop. This works on chain saws as well. Needless to say, the Toro blower went to the scrap bin, after stripping all the new parts from it.
yes done it plenty of times, and it's good, until you get one, that's kind of 70-80 psi range. bit harder to tell then
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I call that the edge. When compression is right in that spot, you know it's about done.
that's a good term for it!
I found that Ryobi don't have the best service information & training for their lawn equipment repairs when I was repairing them under warranty for a Ryobi service agent as an apprentice here in Australia !
I appreciate the information Russell Booth.
Heads up on the aftermarket HDC kits. The metering diaphragm that intersects with the lever is too high at the nub. The nub should be flush with the plate, and its about an 1/16 inch high. There are some pics around if you want to double check me. I realize this isnt an HDC carb, but thought you should know if you come across one.
thanks for the information
Excellent
Thank you so much 😀
Great repair. I never leave fuel in the tank 👍🙏👍🙏
thank you RayFpv!
Personally I leave the fuel in most of my equipment all year round, since I live in a hot climate it is always mowing season. I make sure to run all of my equipment periodically, but if I'm not going to use it for a while I drain the fuel and run it dry. I agree with you on certain cheaper equipment, I was given a chinese ebv260 leaf blower and it runs and blows better than a name brand blower, it starts second pull every time and has never let me down.
nice, thank you for vouching for the other brands!
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE your.a good.youtuber mate,
Great job! This blower is in good shape.
thank you Shoe Slideshow, it actually works really well.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Yeah, I can hear how smooth the engine runs after you tuned it. I'm surprised you didn't need to take out the spark plug for cleaning due to the unknown fuel condition/mixture.
actually that would have been a good idea.
I leave fuel in my equipment all year round. But I use 100% gas, with Stabilizer (Amsoil), and either Echo Red Armor or Amsoil Saber oil. Both oils claim to have stabilizers in them, so I don't worry about leaving it in the equipment. I run my equipment periodically throughout the winter as well. The fuel lines on my church's Shindawia trimmer, which was bought nearly 5 years ago (if I am not mistaken), still feel like new (inside and outside the tank). But I do recommend to people whose equipment I work on to drain it out if they aren't going to run their equipment periodically.
very nice, you're doing it right in my book!
You shouldent do.because of the dyerfram in the carb
I don't have a garden blower as such. The engine I have that was once a blower, is used in another project.
nothing wrong with that
I am surprised it still runs good and the plastics around it in good shape from the neglect
I know right!
I empty my leaf blower and weed trimmer for the winter of all fuel and place a little bit of sea foam in the tank. Also i'am going start doing the same to my riding mower and standard my regular mower i also buy a higher grade of fuel at the gas station
that's a good idea
Have you ever worked on a featherlite fl25b, I just fixed one by putting fuel lines in it, and it works great
yes I believe so.
Great repair, poor fuel management, perhaps the fuel storage in tin has absorbed moisture hence the water when refuelling the blower water entered with the fuel.
that's a great point, when I go there next I might have to check that out.
Can you recommend a carb rebuild kit for this unit? Found this blower in the garbage and would like to get it running. Thanks!
no, I'd just get a complete carb instead
Like you, I’m a tinkerer too and enjoy pulling everything apart. You’re right though, I’ll just buy a $18 carb w all the extras from Amazon! Thx for reply.
no problem
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE How much $ would you ask for this unit if you decided to flip it?
well for me it does differ but if i leave fuel in my 2 stroke aka 2 cycle and 4 stroke aka 4 cycle engines well i put a fuel stabilizer in them to prevent them from going bad and i have never had a problem with them etc.
that would be my advice as well! It's too bad more people don't, thank you Patrick Stapleton!
my pleasure mate and yep kind of like with our Victa 2 stroke aka 2 cycle P/T (Power Torque) motors we have than run at 25:1 fuel and oil ratio here too etc.
did you do anything with the plug??????
I only touch the plug when I have a spark issue.
Have you ever used a water filter fuel funnel
no I've seen them but never used one.
They are rather cost effective seem to work well
Ryobi. “Making the best boat anchors since 1943”
they've been around that long!
The carburetor is needing a clean up and adjustment in my own thoughts
you are correct
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE cool beans 🫘 there young man 👍😎
Small engines do last a lot of years.
with care, they can
Yes butt they.can
Can i meet you one day.
I always like that you tell people to buy new carbs because it’s a hassle but are too cheap and rebuild them almost every time. Makes me laugh and I do the same thing… because who wants to wait for parts. No shame in fiddling with a carb since it obviously makes sense in a lot of cases. Worst case you learn something and have to buy one anyway.
you made a mistake, that doesn't happen all the time, there have been several instances where I flat-out said, I'm not going to bother.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I had qualified it with almost! Anyway keep up the good work of teaching people how to fix their stuff, good content as always.
thanks TKC.
If the recoil rope is in the middle of the blower, throw it in the garbage! Same thing with a trimmer.... if the recoil rope is on the front of the engine and not on the rear of the unit.... GARBAGE! Essentially that means it wasn't meant to last.
you're right, this blower is not worth the effort!