Ryobi Brand 580473001 Bellows Flex Tube - Fits Ryobi RY38BP 38cc Backpack 40V Leaf Blowers Models RY40404NV
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Black replacement bellows flex tube for Ryobi backpack leaf blowers with two included zip ties.
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580473001 replacement bellows flex tube for Ryobi backpack leaf blowers with labeled dimensions and compatibility info.
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580473001 Bellows Flex Tube - Fits Ryobi RY38BP 38cc Backpack 40V Leaf Blowers Models RY40404NV

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580473001 Bellows Flex Tube Replacement

Key Features

  • High-Flexibility Construction: Manufactured from a durable, heavy-duty rubber composite designed to withstand constant bending and pivoting during extended leaf-blowing sessions.
  • Airtight Corrugated Design: Features precision-molded ridges that allow for a full range of motion while maintaining a 100% airtight seal to maximize CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) output.
  • UV & Chemical Resistance: Engineered to resist degradation from prolonged sun exposure and contact with common lawn chemicals, fuels, and oils.
  • Enhanced Vibration Dampening: The flexible bellows structure helps absorb engine and air-flow vibrations, reducing operator fatigue and preventing stress cracks in the rigid plastic blower tubes.
  • Direct OEM Fitment: Designed to the exact dimensions of the original Ryobi factory part, ensuring a secure, leak-free connection with standard hose clamps.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

  • 580473001
  • PS18786999
  • PS16370706

Compatibility & Fitment

This flex tube is a standard replacement for several generations of Ryobi backpack leaf blowers, including both gas and high-voltage cordless models:

  • Ryobi 38cc Gas Backpack: Specifically fits the RY38BP series.
  • Ryobi 40V Lithium-Ion Backpack: Compatible with models RY40404, RY40404NV, RY40404NVM, and RY40440.
  • Tube Diameter: Designed to interface with standard 2.5-inch to 3-inch rigid blower pipes (verify your specific model's pipe diameter).

When to Replace

  • Visible Cracks or Dry Rot: The rubber has become brittle and shows deep "checking" or cracks in the valleys of the corrugations.
  • Loss of Blowing Power: You notice air escaping from the flex section, significantly reducing the airspeed at the nozzle.
  • Flattened or Collapsed Sections: The tube has lost its structural integrity and "sucks in" or kinks during use, restricting airflow.
  • Torn Mounting Ends: The rubber has ripped at the point where the hose clamps tighten, making it impossible to keep the tube attached to the blower.
  • Excessive Noise: A whistling or hissing sound during operation, indicating a high-pressure air leak through a pinhole.

Installation Tips

  • Soapy Water Hack: If the flex tube is difficult to slide onto the rigid plastic pipes, apply a small amount of liquid dish soap to the inside of the rubber ends as a temporary lubricant.
  • Clamp Inspection: Always inspect your metal hose clamps for rust or stripped threads. If they cannot be tightened firmly, replace them along with the flex tube to prevent the assembly from flying off under high pressure.
  • Align the Ridges: Ensure the tube is not twisted or pre-compressed when you tighten the clamps. It should sit in a "neutral" position to allow for maximum movement in all directions.
  • Full Range Check: Once installed, move the blower arm through its entire range of motion (up, down, left, right) to ensure the tube doesn't pull off or kink excessively.
  • Heat Warning: Ensure the flex tube is not touching any hot engine components or the exhaust muffler, as this will melt the rubber almost instantly.
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  • 580473001 Bellows Flex Tube - Fits Ryobi RY38BP 38cc Backpack 40V Leaf Blowers Models RY40404NV 1

    WIDE COMPAITIBILITY

    Replacement model 580473001. Compatible with Ryobi RY38BP Backpack Blower, Ryobi 40 Volt models RY40404NV, RY40404NVM, RY40440, RY40404
  • 580473001 Bellows Flex Tube - Fits Ryobi RY38BP 38cc Backpack 40V Leaf Blowers Models RY40404NV 2

    DURABLE ABS PLASTIC

    The tube is made from robust plastic that offers exceptional resistance to corrosion and heavy-duty strength
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    SIMPLE INSTALLATION

    Because the flex tube simple part, the installation just takes few minutes and will save you at least a hundred bucks in labor

Compatible Models

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FAQs

Part 580473001 serves as the bellows/flex tube for select Ryobi backpack and 40V blowers. Compatible models include the Ryobi RY38BP, RY40404NV, RY40404NVM, RY40440, RY40404, RY38BPVNM, RY38BPEMCVNM, and RY404017VNM. This part is also utilized in Homelite blower/vacuum assemblies. Because blower tube assemblies can vary by revision, ensure your original part is labeled 580473001 and verify it against your model's specific parts diagram.
This is the flexible section of the blower tube assembly. It connects rigid tube sections while allowing movement at the handle or discharge side. Its job is to keep airflow sealed while reducing strain from vibration and operator movement. If the bellows is split, torn, loose, or collapsing, airflow can drop and the blower may feel less responsive or louder around the tube joint.
Typical failure symptoms include visible cracks or tears in the bellows, the tube slipping off at the connection points, reduced blowing force, air leaking from the flex section, extra vibration at the tube joint, or a whistling/hissing sound during operation. On backpack blowers, this part often wears from repeated bending, vibration, and UV exposure.
The primary part number for this bellows tube is 580473001. You may also encounter related numbers such as 308054129, 310816015, and 309266005, which are associated with specific model assemblies. For best accuracy, match 580473001 first, then verify your blower model before ordering.
On most compatible blowers, replacement is straightforward and takes about 10 to 20 minutes. Typical tools required include a screwdriver or nut driver, depending on the clamp or fastener style used on your blower. Remove the tube section fasteners or clamps, slide the old bellows off, inspect the mating tube ends for cracks or deformation, then install the new bellows and tighten everything evenly so the tube seals without twisting.
Inspect the rigid tube sections, clamps, and connection collars for cracks, warping, or looseness. If a mounting lip or clamp is damaged, a new bellows may still leak or work loose. Also, clean dirt and debris from the sealing surfaces before installation. If your old bellows failed from rubbing or over-bending, check that the tube routing and handle position are correct so the new part is not put under constant strain.