How to : Ryobi Backpack Blower BP42 Will it run?

Watch me work on and diagnose a backpack blower that won't run.
Will it run?
How to test for spark.
How to test the carburetor.
How to change the fuel filter.

[@georgejetson4378]

At, 24:50 , quite the contrary, you actually do have one on hand!

[@300404fulserr]

Very patient job. Maybe more cleaning time in the old carburetor.

[@georgejetson4378]

What else could be cleaned? He already sprayed the bejesus out of it.

[@SpruceGoose-qx8zj]

Nice job getting it going again man. Guy dropped off that exact blower for me to take a look at. I got it started and it idles ok but it won't throttle up. I'll try adjusting the carb if I can find my carb tools. Either way I ordered a new carb just to be on the safe side.

[@thesmallenginerepairguy]

Tuning requires a lot of trial and error. Keep learning!

[@georgejetson4378]

Thanks for the video. What are your thoughts on what would cause the air filter to be soaked with fuel/oil.

[@thesmallenginerepairguy]

Most likely caused by flooding the engine out and maybe too much choke.

[@ClassicManuals]

No clarity on which jet was being tweaked.

[@redbeak1453]

Excellent demonstration. Since you took apart and cleaned the original carb, what do you think was wrong with it?

[@thesmallenginerepairguy]

I am really not sure. These can be a pain and for $12.00, I'd rather just replace it

[@socomon69]

i just replace them right out of the gate. i don't mess with them anymore. too cheap and fast to replace. for $17 you get a new carb, new plug, new fuel filter and a new air filter.