You can clean the gunk in the main jet as many times as you want, however, it will stop up again and again because the federal government wanted fuel efficiency and as a result the opening in that main jet is 0.12-0.13" in diameter (this where all the gas to the engine must pass through). You need to drill out the main jet to .021" to make sure it does not clog up. This is the diameter of most small engines without the plastic carb and it works just fine and even better at .021".
Just like the other commenter, I noticed my oiler doesn't seem to be working. I bought my 445 used, it ran fine for a tank of gas. With the second tank, I noticed the chain bogging, the clutch assembly overheating, and excessive chain tension. Tried loosening the chain and it popped off. Tried putting it back together and the bar is squeezed too tight so I have to open the groove with a screwdriver. But I noticed it all seems too dry. Tried cleaning the oiler outlet but I don't think that's enough. I have a new chain ready to go since I want to upgrade to full chisel but I'll examine the oiler mechanism and replace if needed before I try using it again. Seems as though oiler issues might be a thing with these chainsaws. Or the previous owner noticed the problem and that's why I got it for $150. I probably should have been suspicious that the oil tank is completely full and I haven't had to add any oil! How dumb is that?
Excellent video; it gives me the reassurance I need to attempt it myself. My Husqvarna is a model 445 as well, so this video is spot on for my situation. My oiler quick working and I realized it when the chain would no longer rotate on the bar because it had frozen on due to a lack of lubrication. I bought a new bar and chain and used it for a short time when I realized that the oiler was not working (I thought I had just run out of oil the first time around). I will take it apart to see if I need a new oiler pump or I just need to clean out the worm gear. Thanks again!
I was draining a generator today and it looked like Italian dressing. Nasty stuff. If it’s not too bad I run it through the water filter funnel and use it in my truck. I figure it’s better than paying to get rid of it.
Is it still running? My pull cord snapped back on me and the handle went missing. I think it’s going to be an engine issue. I probably got about 5 years’ use since new.
Yes, so far so good. Check your timing key. When a handle gets pulled out of your hand it’s often because the flywheel key was sheared causing the spark to be off time and it pulls the cord out of your hand.
Can u see my last short? , my briggs 18.5 hp fail, the engine start, but make an strange sound, somebody tell me its the solenoid mix fuel but i dont know. Thank u
Thank you!!! I bought one today and didn’t notice that damn useless filter or whatever it is until I was putting the gas pump nozzle in. OMG all this “safety” crap they are putting on gas cans has me spilling more gas than the ones I used a long time ago. I put new gas cans right up there with political correctness, something to drive you insane
Just bought this jug and had no idea how to remove the strainer in order to fill a kerosene heater. Not sure that was an improvement! Thank you for this video, was able to remove it with small claw hammer and pliers. 😃
I've got an Easy Can (from Walmart online). It has a filter that goes about 7" down into the gas can. I used a butter knife around the edge of the filter. I was extra gentle at first but it wasn't coming out. I put a bit more pressure, moving around the edge. A bit broke off around the top rim of the filter, but it started moving. After one edge of the filter rim was separated from the can I used needle nose pliers to pull it out. Whoever designs these things doesn't deserve a raise. Thanks for the video 👍
I had the same problem with a pump, that has a filter on it, and oh yeah, your car has a fuel filter, so this seems stupid at this point to have another filter in the can. I have 5 Diesel cans, and I tried to get it out, but did not have the channel locks with me at the time, so I pushed it in. So the others, I will have to pull this stupid thing out. Guess if I buy anymore, I will have to remove it first. Thanks. I pretty much was thinking that was how I would have to remove the stupid thing.
Thank you! Being on a 7000 mile motorcycle trip where I need to find a gas station at least every 120 miles, carrying an extra one gallon may be a life saver during this latest gas shortage panic.
Fixed! And saved the filter for reuse. My issue was that I had trash inside the new scepter filter when I filled my new jug from another can and I needed the debris out of the new filter opening. It would just transfer into my mowers tank from what was in the inner filter. And did not wanna push filter into the can and have the debris contaminate new fuel and have to fish it out to reuse. I was going to transfer to another can with cheese cloth filter but I just really want to clean this one and found all this on RU-vid. And y’all really didn’t need to all that!! **If you look down inside where the filter is sitting (along the 12 o’clock area/the north side of the opening) just slide something small like a butter knife between the filter and the spout opening. There’s a small nipple that holds that white plastic filter inside the neck. Pull that from the nipple and you can just pull the filter out with some needle nose.
FYI this isn’t a filter at all!! It’s a Flame Mitigation Device FMD! Somewhat new law. It’s because of “special people” who pour gas on an open flame or hot coals and hurt themselves or others. What a pain they are at the gas pump to fill in a timely fashion and to not spill! There are a few videos. Just look up FMD gas can.
They really much be a special kind of ppl. I have Diesel cans with these. It does not burn like Gasoline. So not sure what genius thought of putting it into those too. They way I look at it, you will never prevent Darwinism.
*Darwinism in action. This thing is call a flame arrester. Removing it may cause your gas Can to explode. Proof - **ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--YWV2GFvc8M.html*
Ben J That’s neat. I always thought they were debris filters. In my case I took it out for the sake of putting my fuel pump in, so I won’t be pouring from that can. I guess that’s a good thing!
Update, after massive research and a couple of ring purchases, I believe I found the correct rings for your/my Ryobi bp42....part number 690161006. I just received them today, install them on the Piston which seems to fit perfectly. I will be reinstalling the engine and components this weekend and I will stop back in tell you how it worked.
I went ahead and ordered those rings and they indeed did work out for me I just threw it together quickly but it attempted to fire and I need to reassemble the rest of it
I am currently in the same situation as you with the piston rings...have you found anyone that stocks them? I know other Ryobi engines show that you can order the rings for the piston but it all comes down to size and I have not been able to find anyone to take measurements of the rings for me. I do know that the Ryobi 678747003 piston rings are too big in diameter but are correct for thickness. ....so don't buy those!
will this make the gas flow faster? got one yesterday and tested it with water, water did not flow easily. i will try to remove that filter to see how it goes.
It’s hard to explain, but you have to push in on the proximal end of the black thing that catches on the edge of your gas tank hole. That will allow it to fully slide in and open the flow valve then the gas will come out faster.
An easier way and more eloquent way is to simply push the filter into the can with a broom handle. Then pull it out backwards with a pliers. The bottom of the filter has a plastic tail attached to it. Shake the can until the tail of the filter is visible from the can opening. Grab the tail of the filter with a pliers and simply pull the entire filter out. It will come out without damaging either the can or the filter. It can even be reinstalled if you change your mind.
I feel like an idiot, but the broom suggestion was quick! The problem is i cannot get the "tail" to line up so i can grab it. I am an older female and I need to be able to siphon from my gas can to generator. We just had a hurricane (Hurricane Laura) and I will be without power for a while due to the devastation. Would it hurt just to leave the filter in the can? Would it impact the ability to siphon gas? Please advise ASAP! My back will thank you.
Monica Beaubouef you need a needle nose pliers to grab the tail. I don’t think it will harm anything at all except it might make some noise rattling around.
Just picked one of these blowers up from the dump, wont start which I'm assuming is why it was in the dump lol I pulled the spark arrestor and sure enough those rings are locked into the piston, which some scoring on both the piston and the sleeve. Luckily I'm a pretty handy guy and will be digging into this first thing in the morning. I'll be sure to use extra care when removing those rings and use some brake clean! I have seen some rings online for this piston supposedly. I'm wondering if larger slots can be machined into the piston on a lathe allowing for a thicker ring to be used?
That’s a good idea. It would stop you from needing to tear into it again. I don’t have a lathe so I wasn’t able to try anything like that. One thing I am going to do is sea foam the engine every year to get rid of the carbon deposits that seem to be the culprit
@@adamaustin4865 thanks! I'm gonna give it a try when/if the rings get stuck again, I was able to free them up and it now starts on the 1st or second pull! Great little blower, especially for the price! 😉
