Ryobi 2 Stroker Leaf Blower Running Issues

hurst1979olds

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I have a Ryobi leaf blower. It can be kind of hard to start. You have to gas and pull at the same time. Then once it is running it needs to be left at wide open throttle and 1/2 choke. if you take the choke off, it will die on you. I was going to take the carb apart and clean it. What do you think the base mixture setting for the mixture screw.
 

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I would check fuel line(s) and replace fuel filter. I had a poulan chainsaw the other week and fuel line was separating internally at fuel filter restricting fuel flow. If it has a spark arrestor screen make sure it is clean.
What adjustments are on carb?
Ryobi blower is like saying Chevy truck, no idea what model.
Logan they lost me at timing screws on that link. I may have missed it but I don't recall them mentioning it needs to be warmed up before adjusting carb. Bad info there imo.
 

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This is the carburetor that is on it. How do I turn those adjusting screws?
 
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If the fuel line and fuel filter is good then I would take apart carb. Usually a screen on opposite side of fuel inlet needle make sure it is clean.
 

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Thats a pretty cheap carburetor. That would probably be my best bet.
 

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That's up to you, I'm not the one to tell people how to spend their money. I like to try simple things first before replacing parts.
 

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Primerbulb will those carbs work? I ask because carb # is 308054014. I don't see that number listed on those carbs.
 
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