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Attention 2 cycle geniuses:
I have a Ryobi model SS30[RY30542] 2 cycle weedeater that has been very dependable for over 7 years, but recently would not crank. After browsing the owner's manual and youtube for guidance and watching many troubleshooting videos without success, I turned to my neighbor who is a retired airline mechanic, who has assisted me several times in the past with chainsaws and blowers. No success. The engine will not even attempt to fire even for a second. There is fuel, compression and spark. There is a brand new ignition module and spark plug. The fuel mixture is correct and fresh, the fuel lines are fine, the fuel filter is fine, fuel is flowing into and back out of the primer bulb. We even used starter fluid behind the air filter directly into the carburetor to bypass everything listed above. No success. My neighbor is dumbfounded and I am disappointed. What else can possible be wrong ? This cannot be brain surgery. Please withhold negative comments about Ryobi and "should have bought a Stihl or Husqvarna". I am happy to have the Ryobi and do not believe it is time to play taps for it. Thanks.
Attention 2 cycle geniuses:
I have a Ryobi model SS30[RY30542] 2 cycle weedeater that has been very dependable for over 7 years, but recently would not crank. After browsing the owner's manual and youtube for guidance and watching many troubleshooting videos without success, I turned to my neighbor who is a retired airline mechanic, who has assisted me several times in the past with chainsaws and blowers. No success. The engine will not even attempt to fire even for a second. There is fuel, compression and spark. There is a brand new ignition module and spark plug. The fuel mixture is correct and fresh, the fuel lines are fine, the fuel filter is fine, fuel is flowing into and back out of the primer bulb. We even used starter fluid behind the air filter directly into the carburetor to bypass everything listed above. No success. My neighbor is dumbfounded and I am disappointed. What else can possible be wrong ? This cannot be brain surgery. Please withhold negative comments about Ryobi and "should have bought a Stihl or Husqvarna". I am happy to have the Ryobi and do not believe it is time to play taps for it. Thanks.