As a kid trying to dip my feet in lawn care I’m glad you told me you’ve never had a problem cause I can’t afford much, and other stuff I would consider are heavier and much more expensive like the echo brand or even the stihl models cause yeah I read the other reviews and they say this thing is trash and that the carburetor is fault off the assembly line
The BP42 has good performance but they are not built to last. I got about 5 yrs out of it, 10 uses per year probably. Now the engine kicked back and the pull handle snapped off. The guy at the repair shop said most people don’t fix them because the cost to repair is often near the cost to replace. Performance is good for the money but longevity is not great. Don’t know yet if the problem is serious. Will find out soon.
I bought one and had it for a year and a half. It worked great at first but then it started bogging down. I have replaced the carburetor, fuel lines, filter and spark plug but still have the same issue. I only use True Fuel in my equipment so its not a fuel mixture problem. The new carb came with a pacman tool and I have adjusted it according to Ryobi's tech support specs. It seems that everyone who is having problems with this blower are having the same issues. I have since gone out and bought a Stihl but would like to figure what the issue is. Any suggestions?
my experience has been a disaster - Probably used it under 20 hours aND PROBLEMS HAVE RANGED FROM WARM AND COLD STARTING PROBLEMS, CUTTING OUT FOR NO REASON and the elbow needs replacing. If it worked it would be just what I need, a super light blower for warm weather jobs. You were lucky
Buddy had this, worked great for about 3 months, then needed a carb. 1 year later needed another. He borrowed by Stihl BG55 ans said it blew just as well, if not better. which surprised me. I think Ryobi has build quality issues. Some are great, others aren't.
@@LanierLawnCare then I got lucky on 2 units...I disagree about luck of the draw. Not saying ppl complaining are the problem-but ya-I'd bet that is more likely the problem.
It's great when it works, and yes it is cheap. But my problem with my ryobi backpack blower is that it will often stop working when trying to go full throttle. It starts, I even let it warm up, but when trying to go full power it will make a strange sound and eventually stop. This happens almost everytime I try to go full throttle. PLEASE HELP
Great video man! I am about to get myself another backpack blower. It is one of those no-name brand ones I think but it's $200 so I can't complain and I only need it for like 4 jobs. Funny though it looks almost exactly like the Husqvarna 150BT! Maybe I will just get myself a couple of Husqvarna stickers and slap em on lol ;D
from my experience the back pack is garbage. I had one for 2 month and now it don't start. changed a few parts and still having problems. for 50 bucks more you can just get a sthil hand held with the same power and better quality.
I have one. Had it for a number of years. It is one of the worst things I've ever purchased. Starts OK when cold, you're lucky if you can get it restarted after it has warmed up. The only way to keep it running is to use the throttle wide open. If you think you're going to use the trigger and variable speeds... that just doesn't happen with mine. AND WHOEVER it was at Ryobi that thought it would be good to use star bit screws should be slapped! If I had it to do over, I'd spent more money and get a tool that I could use without all of the frustrations this one provides.
Torx head screws are in many (small engine) applications today. They are less likely to strip out the head than a Phillips head...if you are going to wrench on your own equipment-buy the right tools to do it...don't complain because you bent your butter knife using it like a screw driver
@@jimdavidson5208 100% agree...mine blow grass clippings and leaves just fine...and at $150 brand new-how do you beat it? I agree with the guy making the video-i have had 0 problems with my 2 units
You are obviously a lawn care professional, but the average person who sometimes has a problem starting their car might have a problem starting this blower. It not a problem with the blower but with the operator.
Do not buy one of these, there junk. I used mine for about 8 hours and nothing but problems. This guy got lucky. MOST PEOPLE DONT, read the reviews on amazon.
I have the same piece of shit and I won't stay running got it last september. I called Ryobi and the said carb adjustment to bring it to one of their service centers they will do it for no cost. Which I did and they wanted to charge me 50$ just to look at the piece of junk. I called them back and got no help from them. I will never by a Ryobi again looking at the Husqvarna 150Bt. my buddy has one and he hardly pulls the cord and it starts no problem. Ryobi will not stand behind their equipment. They blow hard,
You just said that Ryobi said it needs a simple carb adjustment for FREE. Then you stated Ryobi doens't stand behind their products. I bet if your Ryboi had a simple 3 second carb adjustment and it ran fine, you would LOVE your Ryobi. Your credibility is .........
They suck spend more time fixing on it than using it. Buy an Echo you'll be glad you did!!!! Thats not as strong. The only good thing about it is its lighter than other blowers.
This video was years ago when I first started. Just posted my 2021 setup video and I think youll like it. On a side note, this blower i never had any issues with. Ive heard others and horror stories though but I dont have any
You would think when thousands of people post the same damn issue with the same damn equipment, the manufacturer would FIX THE DAMN THING !! Worked great for a year, now won't start. Ryobi will refer you to a service center, but YOU will pay for the labor even on something that comes with a 3 year warranty. FIX THE DARN ISSUE RYOBI !!!
It's smart to use Premium gasoline in small engines. Unlike an automobile it will probably cost only a few dollars a year more. If you bought the Ryobi BP42, return it and get a new one next season. They die after a year or so. Ryobi hillbillies will guide you through all the things that could be wrong. That process requires buying part they suggest, waiting for part, installing new part, calling Ryobi when that didn't fix the problem. I went through this 4 step/week long process-At least 5 times: Air filter(1 week), fuel filter(1 week), carb cleaned, carb replaced with a new one, new fuel and air lines installed, new plug. Over 12 hours and ~$100 into this and I give up. Ryobi sucks. Their hillbilly helpers are in the business of getting you to buy all these solutions!! Thet don't get paid to actually help you with your problem. If the Chinese blew leaves, they'd make a better leafblower. They don't-Ryobi BP42 is a planned obsolescence issue. This piece of crap is actually a terrific leaf blower when it works. Show me a homeowner who was able to fix their BP42 and I'll blow your leaves for a season. Also...when you're on the phone with them and they ask you for the serial number on your blower, you'll see that the serial number is sleazily hid by an impossible to read font size. DO NOT PULL THE STICKER OFF TO READ THE NUMBER!! It voided my warranty
Funny-I got my serial numbers off the large cartons when I bought mine AND registered them online with Ryobi to avoid warranty claims later on...of which I have had none in 6 months...but at $150CAD I could buy a new one every year for 6yrs and still spend less than an over priced Stihl or Echo
I love Ryobi
i have one love it..3 years still going
God bless you. Must have the only good one out of the assembly line.
As a kid trying to dip my feet in lawn care I’m glad you told me you’ve never had a problem cause I can’t afford much, and other stuff I would consider are heavier and much more expensive like the echo brand or even the stihl models cause yeah I read the other reviews and they say this thing is trash and that the carburetor is fault off the assembly line
Nate The Gamer this my exact same position and I need something reliable too is your still holding ?
The BP42 has good performance but they are not built to last. I got about 5 yrs out of it, 10 uses per year probably. Now the engine kicked back and the pull handle snapped off. The guy at the repair shop said most people don’t fix them because the cost to repair is often near the cost to replace. Performance is good for the money but longevity is not great. Don’t know yet if the problem is serious. Will find out soon.
Man thats awesome! I had my bg55 and all I heard was complaints! But I personally never once had an issue once I learned how to start it correctly
I bought one and had it for a year and a half. It worked great at first but then it started bogging down. I have replaced the carburetor, fuel lines, filter and spark plug but still have the same issue. I only use True Fuel in my equipment so its not a fuel mixture problem. The new carb came with a pacman tool and I have adjusted it according to Ryobi's tech support specs. It seems that everyone who is having problems with this blower are having the same issues. I have since gone out and bought a Stihl but would like to figure what the issue is. Any suggestions?
Awsome. Bought one. My prior same brand worked great for 15 years not a back pack.
In Canada Ryobi back are 300+ tax and echo start at 700$ + I just got a Ryobi back pack blower today'
I've spent more time working on mine than I have running it. Next up I'll be using it as a target on the shooting range and buying a Stihl...
Duane Meier sounds like you’ll have 2 targets then
Lanier Lawn Care that’s fair.
my experience has been a disaster - Probably used it under 20 hours aND PROBLEMS HAVE RANGED FROM WARM AND COLD STARTING PROBLEMS, CUTTING OUT FOR NO REASON and the elbow needs replacing. If it worked it would be just what I need, a super light blower for warm weather jobs. You were lucky
I like the Ryobi lawn care tools because I always support the underdog. When I get rich I'll buy Stihl or Redmax; not anytime soon though
Oh it works great when it runs. But that's the problem. THE FREAKING THING WON'T START AFTER THE FIRST USE!!!!
That engine sound good man. Like a dirtbike two stroke.
Buddy had this, worked great for about 3 months, then needed a carb. 1 year later needed another. He borrowed by Stihl BG55 ans said it blew just as well, if not better. which surprised me. I think Ryobi has build quality issues. Some are great, others aren't.
I will agree, I think it's luck of the draw if your going to get one that works
@@LanierLawnCare then I got lucky on 2 units...I disagree about luck of the draw. Not saying ppl complaining are the problem-but ya-I'd bet that is more likely the problem.
It's great when it works, and yes it is cheap. But my problem with my ryobi backpack blower is that it will often stop working when trying to go full throttle. It starts, I even let it warm up, but when trying to go full power it will make a strange sound and eventually stop. This happens almost everytime I try to go full throttle. PLEASE HELP
adnan tariq let it warm up first...i have to ..just cant sometimes start and blast it...work the throttle a lil bit.
Great video man! I am about to get myself another backpack blower. It is one of those no-name brand ones I think but it's $200 so I can't complain and I only need it for like 4 jobs. Funny though it looks almost exactly like the Husqvarna 150BT! Maybe I will just get myself a couple of Husqvarna stickers and slap em on lol ;D
I just buy one on presidents day offer for 115$ I had just try it once and it does the work, just for the yard at home , cheap and gets the work done
I think the bad reviews are due to it being a homeowner blower vs a commercial blower. Homeowners don't always get 50:1 fuel ratio correct
+BSMOWaterfowl I believe that also, or ppl throw them around and not take care of them.
Your assessment is the user-not the tool...mine exactly also. 👍
from my experience the back pack is garbage. I had one for 2 month and now it don't start. changed a few parts and still having problems. for 50 bucks more you can just get a sthil hand held with the same power and better quality.
Dude, Stihls are shit too. They "used" to make good chain saws back in the day, way back. Stihl's cover the shelves of EVERY pawn shop around here.
Stihl is overpriced and the quality isn't the best.
Great blower if you have experience working on small engines. For a customer with no repair experience its a bad choice
I have one. Had it for a number of years. It is one of the worst things I've ever purchased. Starts OK when cold, you're lucky if you can get it restarted after it has warmed up. The only way to keep it running is to use the throttle wide open. If you think you're going to use the trigger and variable speeds... that just doesn't happen with mine. AND WHOEVER it was at Ryobi that thought it would be good to use star bit screws should be slapped! If I had it to do over, I'd spent more money and get a tool that I could use without all of the frustrations this one provides.
Torx head screws are in many (small engine) applications today. They are less likely to strip out the head than a Phillips head...if you are going to wrench on your own equipment-buy the right tools to do it...don't complain because you bent your butter knife using it like a screw driver
thank you
+thelawnmower monster your welcome!
+Lanier Lawn Care subscribe to my channel
not enough power
I have a vintage ECHO PB300E and it probably has more power
You mean not enough price for you? Not macho enough?
@@jimdavidson5208 100% agree...mine blow grass clippings and leaves just fine...and at $150 brand new-how do you beat it? I agree with the guy making the video-i have had 0 problems with my 2 units
I think people just don't know how to start it. It has a cold start method and a warm start method.
bubayou Ive never had a problem with mine
You are obviously a lawn care professional,
but the average person who sometimes has a problem starting their car might have a problem starting this blower. It not a problem with the blower but with the operator.
Nah! I tried everything by the book and STILL is a piece of junk.
Mine worked good for a year with the exception of four pull rope replacements. Now can’t keep it running for more than 20 min. Piece of crap.
Do not buy one of these, there junk. I used mine for about 8 hours and nothing but problems. This guy got lucky. MOST PEOPLE DONT, read the reviews on amazon.
I have the same piece of shit and I won't stay running got it last september. I called Ryobi and the said carb adjustment to bring it to one of their service centers they will do it for no cost. Which I did and they wanted to charge me 50$ just to look at the piece of junk. I called them back and got no help from them. I will never by a Ryobi again looking at the Husqvarna 150Bt. my buddy has one and he hardly pulls the cord and it starts no problem. Ryobi will not stand behind their equipment. They blow hard,
Marc Marsala wow. Ive had this one 2 yrs. never had an issue
You just said that Ryobi said it needs a simple carb adjustment for FREE. Then you stated Ryobi doens't stand behind their products. I bet if your Ryboi had a simple 3 second carb adjustment and it ran fine, you would LOVE your Ryobi. Your credibility is .........
They suck spend more time fixing on it than using it. Buy an Echo you'll be glad you did!!!! Thats not as strong. The only good thing about it is its lighter than other blowers.
This video was years ago when I first started. Just posted my 2021 setup video and I think youll like it. On a side note, this blower i never had any issues with. Ive heard others and horror stories though but I dont have any
You would think when thousands of people post the same damn issue with the same damn equipment, the manufacturer would FIX THE DAMN THING !! Worked great for a year, now won't start. Ryobi will refer you to a service center, but YOU will pay for the labor even on something that comes with a 3 year warranty. FIX THE DARN ISSUE RYOBI !!!
It's smart to use Premium gasoline in small engines. Unlike an automobile it will probably cost only a few dollars a year more. If you bought the Ryobi BP42, return it and get a new one next season. They die after a year or so. Ryobi hillbillies will guide you through all the things that could be wrong. That process requires buying part they suggest, waiting for part, installing new part, calling Ryobi when that didn't fix the problem. I went through this 4 step/week long process-At least 5 times: Air filter(1 week), fuel filter(1 week), carb cleaned, carb replaced with a new one, new fuel and air lines installed, new plug. Over 12 hours and ~$100 into this and I give up. Ryobi sucks. Their hillbilly helpers are in the business of getting you to buy all these solutions!! Thet don't get paid to actually help you with your problem. If the Chinese blew leaves, they'd make a better leafblower. They don't-Ryobi BP42 is a planned obsolescence issue. This piece of crap is actually a terrific leaf blower when it works. Show me a homeowner who was able to fix their BP42 and I'll blow your leaves for a season.
Also...when you're on the phone with them and they ask you for the serial number on your blower, you'll see that the serial number is sleazily hid by an impossible to read font size. DO NOT PULL THE STICKER OFF TO READ THE NUMBER!! It voided my warranty
Funny-I got my serial numbers off the large cartons when I bought mine AND registered them online with Ryobi to avoid warranty claims later on...of which I have had none in 6 months...but at $150CAD I could buy a new one every year for 6yrs and still spend less than an over priced Stihl or Echo
What's cfm
how much air is pushed out of the nozzle every minute. The higher the cfm, the better the blower
Cubic Feet per Minute
4 CFM
awful sound... you didn't play the video back before posting it here
Doug H. in VA over 17k views and 1 complaint. I had crappy gear back then I can agree but I can hear everything said clear
it only last for 3 months
Never had a problem with it
If this is true it's because the OWNER doesn't know how to operate it or messed up and didn't add oil to the fuel. Operator error.....
man that thing blows. sorry I had to.
lol
I have two and both have stoped working in one year. both have got the same problem don't buy
Send them to me. All they need is a one time simple carb adjustment. Take you all of four seconds.
@@jimdavidson5208 it doesnt have hi-lo screws
jsigur It absolutely does. I’ve adjusted about a dozen of these unless they changed carb on newer models.
it's a piece of shit bogs down and shuts off . dont buy it
jd 35 had it two yrs without 1 problem ever lol. I must of got lucky.