4 Most Common Ryobi Electric Leaf Blower Problems (Solutions Added)

Ryobi Electric leaf blowers are known for being highly durable and efficient. However, Ryobi electric blower users should also be aware of some typical issues that sometimes arise while using these blowers.

The blower won’t start, does not rev up/Boggs down, dies at full throttle, starts & runs but not as expected and loses power when hot are the most common problems among them.

In this article, I will discuss each Ryobi Electric leaf blower problems and will also share few DIY techniques to get rid of them.

Problems and Solutions at a Glance:

Problems	Solutions
Won’t start	Inspect the spark plug, carburetor, recoil starter, starter pulley, rewind pulley, rewind spring, fuel filter, air filter, spark arrestor, & ignition coil. Service or replace the faulty elements.
Does not rev up or Boggs down	Perform carb adjustment. Inspect the air filter & spark arrestor screen. Clean or replace them if required
Dies at full throttle	Check the air filter, fuel filter, fuel lines, muffler assembly, & carburetor. If needed, service or replace the damaged parts.
Starts & runs but not as expected	Adjust the carburetor “L” screw accordingly.

4 Most Common Ryobi Electric Leaf Blower Problems

1. Ryobi Electric Leaf Blower Won’t start

Sometimes your Ryobi electric leaf blower might stop and won’t start again.

Such sudden commotion can arise because of a worn-out/defective spark plug, clogged carburetor, damaged recoil starter, faulty starter pulley, or broken rewind pulley and spring on your Ryobi blower.

A similar issue can also arise due to a clogged fuel filter, air filter, spark arrestor, or defective ignition coil.

The Fix

First, remove the spark plug to find any sign of damage and if you are not sure whether the spark plug is in good shape or not, use a spark plug tester.

Now, connect the tester and start your blower engine.

If there’s no strong spark between the spark tester terminals when the engine is cranking, replace the spark plug immediately.

Next, remove the top cover on your Ryobi blower and unthread the carburetor mounting bolt to release it.

If the carburetor seems clogged, clean it thoroughly with any good carburetor cleaner. If cleaning does not help either rebuild or replace the carburetor.

Then, remove and inspect the recoil starter assembly to confirm it is not defective.

Also, check whether the pulley is broken or stuck.

Check the rewind spring and ensure it is not broken. Service or replace the starter and pulley if necessary.

Inspect whether the air and fuel filters are good or clogged. Clean or replace them, if needed.

Also, check the spark arrestor on the muffler and clean it thoroughly with a wire brush if clogged.

Ensure the ignition coil is not defective or damaged, and if the coil looks bad, immediately replace it.

2. Ryobi Electric Blower Does Not Rev Up or Boggs Down

Users might notice that mostly the Ryobi leaf blower runs well, but sometimes it won’t rev up or bog down.

Such commotions can arise when the blower carburetor requires adjustment or the carburetor has any other issue. It might also arise due to a clogged air filter or spark arrestor on the muffler.

The Fix

First, use a double D tool or small flat screwdriver and adjust the carburetor screw by turning it slowly to the left.

If the adjustment does not solve the problem, check the air filter by removing the air filter assembly.

If the air filter looks clogged or severely dirty, either clean or replace the filter with a new one.

Then, take the muffler off to confirm that the exhaust is not plugged or damaged. If the exhaust needs cleaning up, clean it thoroughly.

Make sure that the piston and cylinder are in good shape. If not, service or replace the faulty element.

Next, check the spark plug and either spray some fuel on it or replace the spark plug if required.

Take the carburetor out and tear it off to check the metering diaphragm.

If nothing is wrong in the metering diaphragm put back everything as they were and inspect the high-speed circuit for any fault.

Pull the high-speed screw out to test the high-speed circuit by spraying some carbs and giving it a good squirt.

Once you can see that the carb spray started to come through the high speed, put everything back in place securely.

3. Ryobi Electric Leaf Blower Dies At Full Throttle

Users might encounter a situation where their Ryobi electric blower tends to die as soon, they put it at full throttle.

This can occur due to a clogged air filter, fuel filter, faulty fuel lines, plugged muffler, or blocked carburetor.

The Fix

First, take the air filter assembly out from your blower to inspect whether it’s partially clogged or severely damaged. Either clean or replace the air filter.

Then, disconnect the spark plug to check the fuel filter and fuel lines for any damage. If required, clean or replace the filter.

Also, change the worn or damaged fuel lines.

Next, access the spark arrestor screen on the muffler or exhaust assembly. Remove the arrestor screen and if it is clogged, clean or replace it.

Also, clean the muffler assembly, if necessary, but make sure you do not harm or damage the piston while cleaning the muffler.

Remove the carburetor from the blower body and see whether it is clogged or not. If it’s clogged, thoroughly clean it with a good cleaner.

4. Ryobi Electric Blower Starts & Runs, But Not As Expected

You might experience a situation where your electric blower starts and runs, but the performance is not up to the standard or what you might be expecting.

You might also notice that as soon you squeeze the throttle, it struggles to get up to speed and does not stay running on a cold start.

In that case, you need to adjust the “L” screw on the carb adjustment area on your blower.

The Fix

First, get a special tool like the Packman tool to adjust the carburetor.

Now reach the carb adjustment area of your blower and turn out the “L” screw which adjusts the fuel flow at idle.

Turn the screw slowly counterclockwise a quarter turn.

Then, start the engine to see whether it improves the engine response or if the problem remains the same.

If the throttle response seems a bit slow when squeezing the throttle, turn out the “L” screw a little bit more and turn the idle screw clockwise a bit too.

Then, let your blower engine cool down and start it again to see whether it’s performing better or not.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Final Thoughts

In today’s article, I already gave a collective idea of the most common Ryobi Electric leaf blower that users should be aware of, and each of these issues is easily fixable too.

Therefore, be aware of the issues you might have to deal with sooner or later while using any Ryobi Electric leaf blower.

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