Factory Reconditioned Ryobi ZR08510 25.4cc Gas Powered Variable Speed Hand Held Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher

Factory Reconditioned Ryobi ZR08510 25.4cc Gas Powered Variable Speed Hand Held Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher (Non-CARB Compliant)
Blower Tube and Nozzle; Sweeper Nozzle; High Velocity Nozzle with Wet Leaf Scraper; Vacuum; Vacuum Handle; Vacuum Bag; Vacuum Tubes; Mulcher

Customer Review: It does work in Virginia!!!!

This is my second unit. The first one would not run at full throttle without bogging down. At half throttle, ran good but not enough air flow. Seemed like a mixture adjustment but did not have the special tool to adjust. It started real easy by following the directions on the casing. CPO sent another, with a return ebill (via email)
The second unit ran great, good power, lots of air velocity, easy to start, cold, hot, and in-between.
The fellow who has the sticking choke problem, note that the choke, does not return manually when you push the lever back. the choke pops off when you press the trigger/throttle, at least on both the units I received.
Both units looked almost brand new, maybe a little shelf wear and a short run to check it out. A few minor scratches on the bottom.
The manual leaves something to be desired!!! It is obviously for a slightly different model than the one received. The main difference is in the starting procedure and the air filter (mine does not have one). Big NOTE here, follow the starting procedure on the casing. The manual and one of the copied pages says hold the throttle while pulling the starter. The other copied page says DO NOT hold the throttle (the one I have). If you hold the throttle, the choke will pop off and you will never get it started cold.... Mine started real easy with choke on, primer bulb 7 to 8 times, pull starter, wait a few seconds after starting then press the throttle. Started the first time on the 3rd pull. The first pull thereafter hot, with no throttle or choke, the 2nd or 3 pull when warm but not hot, with no throttle or choke.
The lack of an air filter is a real concern. The carb has a very course mesh screen over the inlet which is fine for hands, feet, and big leaves, but not dust. Blowing leaves or sucking them up is a very dusty job. All that dust will be sucked into the engine and do nasty things to the pistons, bearings, and cylinder walls. I will find or make a filter to put in it. Hopefully, no carb adjustment or such will be necessary.
I will be using it heavily in about a month or so when the weather permits. If I find problems, I will so report here.

Customer Review: Reconditioned Ryobi Blower/Vacuum & Mulcher

Shipment arrived faster than expected, but I was very disappointed in the packaging. All of the pieces were loose in the box with only 2 paper size sheets of bubble wrap. The motor assembly had punched a hole in the shipping box, but I did not find any evidence of damage, and all the parts were there.
Starting was incredibly difficult every time. At first I thought it would never run after 5 minutes of priming and pulling. I looked for a cause and found out the choke was sticking in the on position. The choke assembly was very stiff and did not return to a normal running condition after moving the lever that engages it. I ended up moving it to the run condition with my finger.
Once I got it running, I found that the tube that mounts to the main motor easily falls off during use. The tubes do not lock in place, and when they come off it kills the engine. Starting it back up was a chore because I had to choke it to get it to start, and then had to deal with the sticking choke.
The manufacturer should be ashamed of themselves. I did not bother to complain because they likely would not care given the condition of this item. I will repair the choke myself so that the machine can be used as it is intended to be.
Needless to say, I am very disappointed in the packaging and poor quality. This machine is very difficult to use and I would not recommend it to anyone.