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- Overview, starting and operation included. A correction to the video: this is their most powerful blower by CFM. **Update: After my 2019 fall leaf blowing, I let this blower sit for a few weeks then when I went to run the gas out and blow some extra leaves and it wouldn't start. Chamber had spark and fuel but wouldn’t start. I eventually replaced the piston head and body, it did the trick. The old piston lost its seal and was also rubbing inside the chamber as well. Old piston had a single ring, new piston has two. Bought the new part from Parts Warehouse and repair took 1.5 hours. The only warning I realized I had before it stopped working was a ‘choppy’ run for the first minute or two the engine ran. It would not rev well until the engine was warm.
Bought this model this past weekend. What a machine. I'd put it up against any Stihl or Echo backpack, not to mention the Ryobi $199.00 price tag WOW. Very easy to start. This thing will blow ROCKS out of your grass. That quiet run speed, is like 1/4 throttle and actually usable. It blows a lot of usable air even at idle. Manual says it takes 3 minutes to warm the engine. Also at first mine was a little buzzy with vibrations out of the box. About 10 minutes into using it, I felt the engine smooth out. The rings just seated in. Now it's a very smooth engine. It's so powerful you don't need to walk around at full throttle like the EGO, Echo, Stihl or other blowers.
I’d have to disagree this thing is almost as loud at idle as my br600 is on throttle and at full throttle the Ryobi will rock your ears even with muffs not to mention it doesn’t blow half as much as the stihl I’ve never owned an echo blower but this one is definitely not comparable to stihl I’m any way besides weight
I bought this blower 3 weeks ago based on the numbers of 760 cfm and 175 mph. This is Ryobi's most powerful blower (error in video) and it is awesome. The amount of air this puts out is very impressive for a $200 blower. It performs like a professional grade $500 plus blower. But, it is not fair to compare it to the the higher cost models, as those are made for everyday professional use. This Ryobi is made for the homeowner who wants to save a lot of time by using an efficient bad ass blower. For those who are not sure what these numbers mean: 750 cfm (cubic feet per minute) measures the amount of air moved. 175 mph (miles per hour) measures the speed of the air moved. The "power" or effectiveness of the blower is based on cfm or the amount of air moved, provided it is moving air fast enough to move the leaves and grass.....and 175 mph is plenty to get the job done. That is category 5 hurricane air speed. Ryobi's marketing is correct by saying that this is the most powerful residential blower. For $200 I could not find a better buy. I have a lot of trees with falling leaves. This thing saves me time. Very glad I bought it!
Can it be used for a small leaf removal business?
@@U.N.TYDC202 I hope you mean leaf lol
Might not be fair to compare it to higher cost models but since you say it performs like a professional grade $500+ blower I will have to say that is completely false it may claim to perform like one but I can tell you this blower side by side next to a stihl br600 there is absolutely no comparison the stihl blows a path of leaves at least twice as wide and twice as far as the Ryobi and does it without the need of hearing protection where as the Ryobi will scramble your brain even with ear plugs
Just took motor apart , because it stopped running. I've worked small engines for a long time. The piston on this machine was scored. It is the the thinest made piston I've ever seen. Don't waist your money on Ryobi, they continue to make very low quality products. If you want something thats going last, pay the extra money for a Husqvarna or Sthil.
I had the same issue with the piston. The piston lasted me two seasons. It was not meant for long-term use.
I bought mine in 2018 it currently runs really rough now and takes several pulls to start it when before it was 1 pull and running also my pull cord recently broke but I still love this beast
My update fixed the issues I had with a rough idle had to tighten up the carb the screw came loose
My mom had bought the ryobi weedeater to replace her GTI15T but it wouldnt start after purchase. Her GTI-15T was 10 years old when it broke. I heard there are a few people that have a 35+ year Ryan (Ryobi) weedeater and it still ran good today. My uncle's father had a Ryan weedeater that is 35 years old and had no trouble with it compared to today's modern equipment. I think it was a Piston Products company back until I believe, the 90s.
love this blower
Damn good blower! I used mine's today! Buy it if you can afford it.
Ive been using mine on leaves lately and its cut the time needed in about half compared to my old blow. It really moves the piles faster.
How much is it?
i bought one over the summer this really works well.
Looks like a good blower. I'm gonna order one now. Hope it works as good as all the reviews I've read.
How was it
@@04yungin86 The engine locked up after the 6th use. It's in my basement. Great paper weight. I have a Redmax EBZ 8500 now.
it's the only blow I recommend. I use my daily and I have to tell you it has twice the power of even any handheld unit. And it gets from plastic fuel economy and on top of that it does one hell of a great job. It's still not the most powerful in the world but I have to tell you this is the absolute Baseline of what you should buy and everything else is basically a kid's toy after you have one of these.
the carburetor is one of the sticky issues here where you do have to adjust it very often and make sure it works well with the different fuels that you have. It actually gets better with time but again it's just one of those things you have to look into. There are also some maintenance items in here like some bearings and things like that but they seem to be a pretty good quality and I haven't had an issue with them and last time I was in there I boil the ones that I could.
as long as you can get maximum RPMs out of this unit it's fine. But for some reason as a lot of other people have figured out the carburetor seems to go out of adjustment or just not give enough fuel for the higher RPM running and it seems to bog down a little bit before it gets too full speed but most of the time it works great.
You are incorrect about the power, even though there is a little less air speed coming out. The amount of air that actually goes through makes it a more powerful machine by far the blowing power CFM and Air speed is way better on this one.
How's the backpack blower holding up? Still working good?
Any issues?
If you didn't get this blower, what would've been your 2nd choice?
Thank you for the vid btw!
The only issue I've had with the blower I mentioned in the description. It has ran fine ever since.
Forgot to add, storage. I was worried on where to put a backpack in my garage. On the pack is a triangle, where you place your foot to start the engine. That's where you can hang it on the wall. It hangs and balances perfectly out of the way. Lastly I was amazed on how small it really is. Not nearly as tall as other gas blowers like Stihl and Echo.
jim davidson , I put it on the shed floor behind my mower, it fits perfectly under the mower handle.
I wish I never bought this thing. Worked great for one season and hasn't started since. It's such a hassle for the average homeowner who doesn't know how to break down an engine. I will never waste my money on a Ryobi product again.
I don't blame you in that regard. The piston failing after just over a year, which appears to be common, is a major downside for this blower
Thanks. Very good. I just got one.
Have you used it yet to blow the leaves that fell from your trees? If so, then what is your opinion of it now with it's performance in heavy leaves? I just bought one of these yesterday, but have not put it together yet. It was a hard choice for me between this Ryobi and the Echo PB-770T backpack blower. The Ryobo's price is nice, but the Echo has about 60 mph more air speed. Both are about the same in CFM. But the Echo is about $260 more. I am hoping this Ryobi allows me to clear my 1/2 acre lot with oak leaves about 6 inches deep fast and easy. I was using a Craftsman handheld gas blower that has a 200mph air speed and about 430 CFM. The Craftsman cleaned the ground good, but really wears on my body swinging it back and forth, and it would not move the pile once it got too big. One more thing, how is this Ryobi on fuel run time with a full tank? I saw another review that said it is a fuel hog, with about a 15 minute run time on a tank of fuel. That would not be good. The tank only holds 30 ounces, but the Echo runs close to an hour on a 50+ ounce tank of fuel. Anyway, I am going to get my new Ryobi assembled and give it a try for the 30 day trial, and if I am not satisfied then I will return it and get the Echo PB-770T, or maybe even one of the Stihl backpack blowers.
3069mark, I just finished a few weeks ago with blowing fall leaves and it did very well. Previous falls I used a black and decker corded hand leaf blower and the Ryobi cut down times substantially compared to that. The Ryobi did especially well moving the leaves when the piles got really big, closer to the curb. Blowing time was about a third less than with the black and decker.
As for gas, one full tank lasts me about an hour with most of that time at full throttle. I find it does chew through gas compared to some other 2-cycles I have and even my 4-cycle mower.
Another trick I learned for comfort is to loosen (a little) the throttle handle where it connects to the tube. This allows the handle to shift a little as you swing the tube back and forth which in return reduces wrist fatigue.
Good idea, Steve, about loosening the throttle handle to allow it to slide when you swing the tube. What was the air speed and CFM of your Black & Decker corded electric blower? Usually electrics are not near as powerful as gas blowers, and so it does not surprise me that your new Ryobi gas blower outperformed your electric. I've been using a Craftsman gas blower with an air speed of about 200 mph and about 430 CFM, and so I will be comparing the Ryobi to that. I am hoping for the Ryobi to be about twice as fast.
I have about a half acre city lot, with 8 oak trees and 1 Bradford Pear tree on it, our whole subdivision is heavily treed likewise, and so between my trees and leaves blowing in from the neighbors trees I have a massive amount of leaves to clean up every fall, and most of my yard is covered about 4-6" deep, and even deeper in places. I finished my front yard about a week or two ago with my Craftsman, and blew them into rows about 2-3 feet high and about 8 feet wide and about 50-60 feet long, and then blew them onto a tarp that I pulled around to the corner of my back yard with my lawn tractor to a bare spot where I burn them. I might have to do the same for the back yard unless the Ryobi can blow them from the far sides of my back yard to the burn pile, but I am afraid that it won't be able to as that would be a massive sized pile to blow that far -- about 140 feet.
Regarding fuel consumption, your almost an hour on a full tank sounds really good. I figured that those other guys saying it was a fuel hog had to be wrong, because the Echo's and Stihl's get about an hour, but they have a lot bigger engines and fuel tanks than the Ryobi, and so they would use more fuel due to the bigger engines. The 30 ounce tank on the Ryobi will be an improvement over my Craftsman with it's tank size of about one pint. My Craftsman has a 25cc engine, and I get about a half hour or so out of it. I believe that fuel consumption is totally related to engine size, and of course at what speed the engine is running.
Anyway, thanks for the information, Steve. Have fun with your Ryobi! 😊
3069mark The black and decker is 400 CFM and 250 MPH. I still have it because I can vacuum leaves with it which is great for stairwells and window wells...and mulch too. Good luck with your leaf clearing!
Good video. Doesn't look like it support left-handed use?
Unfortunately, it does bot
@@steveva7591 dam. Thanks
1 year update. Maybe I just bought a dud. I used mine 6 times and it died. It had 20 psi compression so I tore the engine apart and the piston ring was frozen. Had to break the ring to get it off the piston. Ordered a top end engine rebuild kit from Ryobi for $36 shipped with tax. since they don't sell just the ring by itself. I'll rebuild the engine this weekend. It is a powerful blower but you better be a mechanic to own Ryobi.
Sorry to hear that. I was just blowing some leaves with mine today. Started on choke on the third pull.
I rebuilt the engine yesterday and it cranked on the 2nd pull. Ran it for 2 hours today. The beast lives. Interestingly the original piston had a single piston ring. The replacement piston has dual rings which is a plus.
@@brenthill5596 My died in early winter. I replace the plug, ignition coil and kill switch. I get a spark and have fuel getting in the chamber but it wont start. I haven't investigated further but I hope it isn't the piston ring. Not sure if its the same issue as you. I did not die when it was running. It ran fine for fall leaf blowing then sat for a few weeks then wouldn't start. Fuel and everything is new.
@@steveva7591 Sounds like the problem I had. Get a compression tester and I bet the compression is so low it won't start. I bought a commercial grade Redmax EBZ8500 blower to replace my Ryobi. No comparison between reliability and performance.
Brent Hill I spent $45 replacing parts already and am not sure if I want to invest in a compressor to then rebuild part of the engine. Where did you get your piston kit from? From calling ryobi? For what it’s worth, my piston still moves and if it was the ring, I’m surprised it didn’t go while in operation.
After 4 years of hard use mine gave out on me and lost compression
I had the same issue and had to replace the piston. Its been fine since
@steveva7591 I just threw it away. I can fined them on the internet for like 150
Just got it for free new . Some of my dad friends took sun from there work because they were going into the garbage so it’s basically not stealing
Where is the spark plug location ?
There is a little panel on the back that is opened by removing a screw. Inside is the spark plug
Why do you use the cruise control instead of the throttle trigger? Just use the trigger it’s easier
In the video I was only in "cruise" briefly and throttled it a bit. I find over the years as I am using it (like today) that I keep it full throttle most of the time which is probably one reason the piston ring blew a year or so ago.
How often do you change the oil and do you need to add oil out the box
It’s 2-cycle so the oil is mixed with the gas. The blower comes with ethanol treatment but you need the oil.
Never, just like YOU do your car.
@@steveva7591 thanks
@@jimdavidson5208 LOL!! Good one
i use amsoil sabre usually at the 100:1 ratio but it burns good as heavy as 50:1 though as well as it lubricates i think 50:1 is wasting it.
Anyone know if the fan on this actually spins? Mine seems to be stuck
Yes, the fan is below the motor surrounded by the tubing. Yours may be jammed with something. I havent had an issue with mine.
@@steveva7591 mine was melted to the shell!!! I pryed it off and it works! Weird I had a bunch of acorns stuck in the vents maybe it overheated and cause it to do that. Used it twice this week and works like a charm.
@@steveva7591 the pull cord was stuck i thought it was seized glad it was just the fan
The downside of this video is not demonstrating how well the ryobi pushes a pile of leaves.
How has this held up?
After a year of use, the single piston ring blew and I had to replace the piston/cylinder assembly. The new piston I ordered from Parts Warehouse had two rings so I expect it to last longer. The repair was fairly easy and took almost 2 hours and cost me $40. As noted in the comments below, it seems the piston ring is a big issue with this model. Otherwise, it has operated great.
thanks Steve. I have a handheld husquarvana right now that goes about 125mph and about 435cfm. I figure for 200bucks this should be a great upgrade. Hopefully they've adjusted some of the models since you've purchased
@@netm203 I hope they did fix the issue. Ill be frank though, for the price and power you get with this blower, I didn't mind doing the cheap repair. It's always fun to take apart a small engine too. I completely understand if it turns other people off though. Good luck
Your picture is most definitely hot😘😘💯
@@steveva7591 I love this thing. it's been like a mini jetpack so far. Thanks
How to fix pull cord
If the cord is broken, it will have to be replaced. th-cam.com/video/Y0oiOyBoh0o/w-d-xo.html
Do you burn you leaves
I do not, not in my locality
I use this piece of shit on a daily basis is the biggest paper weight I have ever seen it’s not made for every day use
I’ve had three of these pieces of sh*t. I would NOT recommend anyone buy this blower. Do what u did. Save time and hassle and go buy a Stihl backpack blower.
The good news is that after my repair, I've gone two seasons without issue. Bu I understand your frustration.
Good video, but get a better microphone or speak up.
This blowpack suck booty juice. Made very cheap pull cord came apart and broke. Side hose Crack had to duck tape it. O ly own the thing for 2 months. Echo cost more but it's a whole lot better built. Than this garbage. I had my echo more then 4years. Before it died. And got this garbage. Don't recommend go with the echo. Or anything else. But not this.