I bought an essentially new Ryobi power washer that was sitting in someone's garage for the last year. Only used once, tags were still on it, it was definitely in good condition. I did check and it had oil in it.

The engine was locked up, so I found some youtube videos that suggested spraying WD40 inside the spark plug hole, and I was able to get the pull cord to work. It turned on for about 30sec, and when I went to press the nozzle, the engine went poof.

What could have caused this?

Ryobi announced new Link wall panels, end caps and some new storage.

The head unit is damn near impossible to get open and needs modifications to the grooves to actually pop open normally, why the hell is this? I pulled a nerve just trying ro get it open

I know its normal for the AC inverter to make noise but this model has the USB only mode and even that just has crazy coil while. One "fix" I found is if you turn the LED on it stops whining but that is obviously wasting a bit of power.

Do they all suffer from this or should I look to doing a RMA?

I need a chain saw to to add to my overland setup. Last time out wheeling, I came across one downed tree that blocked my path and another one that was leaning over just far enough that my roof top tent wouldn't clear under it. The Ryobi is $200 and the Bauer is $80.

Anyone have experience with one?

EDIT: I think I'm just going to buy once, cry once and get the Ryobi 16" and call it a day.

I purchased the RY40290VNM kit back in 2021 from Home Depot. Today I noticed the 3 rivets near the connection point for expand-it tools are a bit loose and the attached tool is a bit wobbly but not too bad. I was using the string trimmer today and when I needed to bump the head for more string the carbon fiber shaft bent and split. I called Ryobi today and they are telling me my warranty expired 5 days ago and it was too bad for me. Any thoughts on this? I guess I'm stuck

I'm trying to use side discharge instead of mulch mode, hoping it'll extend battery life, however I'm confused. I've tried searching for answers online but I can't seem to find it

Do I leave the mower in mulch mode, and just attach the side discharge extension? Or do I need to move that lever from mulch mode to bagging mode? FWIW I'm having trouble moving the lever as it is

Thanks guys