Echo Backpack Blower Starts,Then Dies.. Ignition module replacement. Repair/Vlog

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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[@Chickanic]

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[@michellelose2361]

I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. kzbin.infoUgkxgioZQl3J5wPGAeDINzbieKbT5qomSEx3 There are some huge trees around my house and the leaves and pods drop all over my deck. Having to move furniture around to sweep has become too big a chore. This blower was the answer. It is light enough for this 70yr old lady and powerful enough to blow all the tree droppings off my rather large deck. Thank you B&D. Be aware the cord is not included. I use a 3 prong outdoor cord 25' cord for my 12' x 20' deck. The cord retainer works very well, but don't try to pass the plug through it. That is NOT how it works. You just have to loop the cord and it works great. One of my best purchases. Very happy.

[@roberthoffman4713]

I love the fact that you register the stuff you sell. That is something that many people don't do and many people toss out the paperwork as soon as they get home. All places should do this. Keep on bringing these awesome videos!

[@evilkidd174]

Working on a Hilti concrete saw today. Got it all buttoned up and was about to pull the starter rope and there it was. Laying on the bench, a random screw. Doubt and the where did that go had me tear it back apart. Coworker walks over and says, "Did a screw fly over here?". He bought lunch after I chased him out the door swinging a chainsaw chain at his head. Never a dull moment where I work.

[@TheReal1953]

This has to be one of the best channels on KZbin. She's totally non-confrontational and totally informational. I come in here to relax and forget about the world...what a treasure!

[@donchristie420]

Except for the”let’s go Brandon people”

[@billturnipseed9780]

I picked up an Echo blower that was set out beside the road with trash. Like the backpack blower, it would run about 10 minutes and die. Then it would not start again until it was completely cool. I put a new ignition module (coil) on it and it runs great. Watching your videos has given me more confidence in attempting repairs for myself. Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@independentthinker8930]

Love Bre, she is a big help to a lot of people!

[@donald4416]

All of us mechanics are helping you all we can , we love you video and yes we watch you really close

[@charlesfiore7835]

Silicone spray is your friend to remove and install plug wire boots and plug wire covers. It will also help with the plug terminal.

[@504mitchm]

I came to the comments to say this...

[@obxkoastie8170]

I use a mixture of dawn and water to lubricate situations like this.

[@philliphall5198]

Yep for sure

[@Laser3303]

But it WON'T go away, making the connection between the boot and the wire 'slimy'.

[@tedstankunas7142]

I work in a small engine repair shop, and I always use a little silicone spray to remove and install the spark plug boots when I'm replacing an ignition coil.

[@shifttransformations6597]

Absolutely wonderful video. Help me so much easy to follow. Fix the machine running like a chant now appreciate your time

[@jimbrewer2893]

Usually in this type failure, there's a very small break either in an internal winding or plug wire. When the coil heats, the break expands thus no spark. Cool down and the break closes. Nice video Bre.

[@christophermeyer6414]

I bought a $400 Stihl garden tiller that gets very little use. The coil crapped out just out of there two year warranty. Stihl told me "Too bad". I have been a loyal Stihl fan for 30 years! Now I'm telling Stihl, TO BAD! Echo is looking pretty good!

[@davidbiggs2952]

Once again, another informative video. I love watching someone working that knows what they’re doing.

[@eddiehuff7366]

I don't have a back pack blower and likely never will but I still enjoy watching you fix stuff. 🤩

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Thanks for the reminder about “registration “ of Echo equipment, just bought my first echo chainsaw cs-590 beginning of the month!

[@kylerushing3245]

Very helpful video! Newb tip: reinstall the boot after snaking the plug cable up past the carb.

[@robcole332]

ALWAYS look forward to seeing your videos. Thanks lady

[@virgilcollins4925]

Queen of knowledge strikes again she knows what she's talking about she makes it look so easy thank you for the tip on my riding lawn mower gasoline been drained thank you

[@angelodelpasen3090]

Followed your instructions and mine works now, thank you for saving me time, money and frustration. I appreciate what you do to help us maintain our equipment.

[@robertwilliams3983]

I also stretch the boot by inserting pliers & opening the handles in multiple directions then I use a little silicone lubricant when removing & reinstalling the spark plug boot. Then wipe off the excess after I put the boot on.

[@davidphillips2259]

She is not just good she is amazing xx

[@randyherriman2715]

Thank you - I did not know if I had registered the Echo PB-580T purchased from Home Depot by my wife as a Christmas present many years ago. The unit worked for years but I would have to power it back to keep it running. After the new ignition module (purchased off brand on Amazon with all the parts you had to reuse) the unit worked great for 15 minutes. Hopefully will run again once I let it cool off. Great instructional video. 😃😃😃😃😃

[@tacotuesday7263]

Good morning all

[@dantherentalman]

To remove boot, I used to use a steel pick. Slide it down between the high tension lead and the boot. Now you can pry back the boot from the lead wire, and drop in a drop of oil. Then, rotate the pick around the high tension lead to spread the oil. Now the boot will be much easier to pull off and less chance of damaging the connector. I learnt this procedure in a Stihl update seminar.

[@wesleykime2881]

I bought so many parts to fix my PB 580-T. It didn't work. I watched so many clips on KZbin. It didn't work. I watched your video and now it finally works. It was that little distance with the ignition coil and flywheel. Runs like new. (You))know what's up. Thank you! My headache is gone. Thanks again!

[@ronevans852]

Echo , I’ve all ways like echo but have not found many place’s that sale them ,so friend of mine open up a sthil dealer ship . So now I have 9 pieces of equipment. So far have not had much trouble with them . But love what you’re doing with video, I am not a mechanic by no means but watching you I’m learning about some of these things chainsaws and blowers trimmers nice job.

[@f.k.burnham8491]

I have had great luck using silicon dialectic compound to lube the inside of the insulating tubing. Hint: On the spark plug boots, put the silicon compound in a syringe and squirt it inside the easy way. I got some big ones from my local Dollar Tree, but feed stores and vets carry them also. I do grind off the sharp point on the syringe needle, as then I can't poke myself or poke through insulation. Chemtronics Z5 heatsink compound also works, but is spendy. One can also add a small piece of tubing on the syringe to get lube into tight places. I keep my dialectic heatsink compound for transistors in a syringe, as the tubes are prone to splitting too.

[@joem1326]

I just wanted to thank you for making this detailed video. I have an Echo PB-580T that’s 6 years old and just stopped running one day while I was using it. I purchased a genuine ignition coil from Echo online parts and tune up kit. I installed it per your video instructions and walla! It worked and runs great now. Thank you so much - you have a subscriber…

[@mattcosgrove8254]

Great channel, filled with helpful info! Just my two cents, the tank top is fine scenery!

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

Good way to get that boot on, glad you showed me that trick, I deal with these pretty often.

[@fatherofmimes4236]

Thanks Bre! I enjoy the comments almost as much as your informative videos... everyone has tips and tricks. Keep up the great content!

[@robertmceuen3630]

Got a stihl "farm boss" chainsaw. Thing is a brute to start(I'm70) so I'm kind of intimidated by it. It sat for months while I looked at it in my garage. Finally I needed it, so I grabbed it and pulled. Stated in 2 pulls! Appreciate any videos you have about them. Thanks.

[@582tird]

It’s always that “last little bit” that’s the worst. 😅 thanks for all your videos, endlessly helpful 👍

[@tomessary4099]

Love your advise and demos. Yes lube, soapy water to slide the chaffing tube over the wire. I dampen a blade before I cut plastic or rubber tubing etc.

[@nstooge]

Thank you for your informative videos. I enjoy watching them to learn things. I’ve watched them in the past and three or four months later, I encountered an issue with one of my small engines. A dim light came on in my memory bank and lo and behold, I recalled one of your videos where you addressed the same problem. I was able to fix the issue and not have to take the tool to a shop and be without it for a week or two. Thank you….

[@John-NeverStopLearning]

To get the protective cover on the spark plug wire, find a metal rod that slides into the cover and straightens out the cover, use lube and slide the wire in while removing the rod. Modify a pair of pliers to hold the spring wire and the plug wire to squeeze the 2 together.

[@markbuetow2351]

Great video, as always. I noticed that you were wearing snow pants. It must be in the 40's. down South. In WI we wear them when it gets to double digits below zero.

[@RJohio]

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[@joeystratner1902]

I wish every woman was as good as you. You are like the complete opposite of over 50+ ladies I deal with on a daily basis. For whatever reason they don’t want to get their hands dirty and deal with service/maintenance and rely on their husbands/bf to do everything for them. Even then their men usually suck at fixing things most of the time. It’s very refreshing and gives me hope to see such a talented young lady do this line of work!!

[@harveyband9843]

I have found that mild heat can help with plastic parts that don't want to come apart. A light application from an electric heat gun is sometimes magic.

[@trcass1]

great video. i have an old Echo backpack blower i replaced the carb on. it worked great for a couple of months and then wouldn't start. seeing this makes me want to take another look at it and see if i can get it to fire up.

[@lonhoschar1943]

I agree with Charles Fiore, a little silicone spray if you have some will help a lot. I've also used Windex on that sort of stuff and it works pretty good too. Thanks for another great video!!

[@WNCworks]

Silicone spray for plug boot install. Enjoying the videos!

[@don1857]

Very timely video, my dependable old Stilh back pack blower (almost 30 years old) started to have this problem just recently. New coil ordered. My backup Echo is still running after 20 or so years! A little routine maintenance really pays off in the long run.

[@davidwilcox9110]

Thank you for the little tips, like having the magnet on the crank out of the way when installing the coil.

[@danieldominguez7146]

What a way to start a Saturday Morning. What an en depth video. Really like those torque bits. I’m ordering me a set today. Thanks have a great day. DLCR El Paso, Tx

[@rudispruell883]

I think that's a new Chicanic t-shirt: "Lube It makes everything better!"

[@terriv7711]

Thanks for your video. I replaced my ignition module, just like your outlined. It was easy following your instructions.

[@blkmoon33]

Dielectric grease works great as a lube for plug wires. Also makes it easier to take apart later.

[@danielrobert7181]

With the added bonus that it is rubber-safe which ordinary petroleum based greases are not. You can also use synthetic brake grease as it is dielectric grease under disguise but sold dirt cheap. Regards !

[@donaldlyon797]

Love the way you work on stuff, & your comments, honey!

[@kbjerke]

I have only one Echo product, an ES210 Shred 'n' Vac, but it has been bullet proof for at least the last six or seven years. If I ever need another chainsaw, or other gas-powered unit, it will be an Echo! Thanks for the video, Bre!

[@oldmanfred8676]

“Lube” makes everything better! Sounds like a T shirt!

[@michaelmaker8169]

I was just working on a blower at work other day. First thought what would Chickanic do? Started with fuel, straight gas 🤯, scratch piston, maybe, compression ok, spark has it. Mechanic at work said plug maybe fouled thou it has spark. Tried to grab another from the pile of broken machines. It would pop off. Was wondering about coil now I find this video. Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍🤯 Maybe a fish wire to pull all those wires through. A 12 guage copper wire, flexible.

[@NashvillePastaman]

Another Thank YOu!!! Followed your vid- and pretty much replaced - ignition coil- plug and carb- one suggestion- new carbs are not exactly to the dimensions of OEM - so you might have to get out a rasp and shave off a little of the plastic on the lower left part of the block- but otherwise- runs like new- and save me a lot of time while simultaneously getting a couple more hole punches on my “man card”- Oh- and don’t mess with the boot- just clip it and splice it into the original - with some of the great heat shrink solder connectors!!

[@johnobiro5202]

They are the kinda jobs I like doing Bre. Good one. 👍🔧🇬🇧

[@mattb9664]

My SRM230 needed a new coil after about 13 years of use. I maintain my equipment and start it once in the middle of winter usually, and put it away with Stabil along with mixing Stabil in anyway as soon as I buy the 93 Octane fuel. It was completely dead though, and had only an intermittent 'dull' spark. That was a fun little repair, but I fixed it perfectly.

[@gearheadgregwi]

Someone else has their winter gear on. Lordy... why does it have to winter??🤣🤣 Echo fan-boy here. Just re-ringed my blower. Runs like new.

[@JH1200A1]

Carb and choke cleaner to remove and install those boots. Use a straight pick to get in between the boot and wire then use the straw on the carb cleaner. You got to be quick going back on but when it dries, it's stuck. Not coming off.

[@badbob]

Always love your vids. Even if they don’t pertains to me. Have helped me several times. Tnx.

[@lordnerfgun]

You can use a drop of dawn dish detergent to remove a boot plug. Works every time!

[@Gearoid35]

Nice video Bre, that's an excellent warranty on the echo products, shows the confidence in the manufacturer

[@mackoskiff]

Shows she is a good dealer, some aren't so great

[@perrybrown8881]

Hey, Chickanic. What an excellent video. Job well done, and I thank you so much. Now off to repair a few of these. Thank you.

[@danieltoney7165]

I do enjoy your videos and I save them for later reference when I come across stuff like you do 🤠 I don't have a small engine shop or business I did used to work in shops and learned a lot of things doing that.

[@ronanderson1816]

Thank you for replying to my Amzoil Sabre post. I have tried the recommended ratio of 50//1 however, the machine smoked more, with more carbon build up. Were you aware that most 2 cycle non synthetic oils have "fillers"non lubing chemicals in them that require a higher ratio of oil to gas in them? Please consider checking out the Lubrology reports. I observed this by checking out the exhaust screen and eventually eliminated the exhaust screen.. No, I am not a sponsor, but found what works for me at less cost. I appreciate your videros' time and info.

[@jetobey5656]

You have helped me to stop thinking V8 racing engines and start thinking 2 strokes. I have had to add to my big chest of tools and your advice on the more dedicated 2 stroke repair tools has been spot on. Thanks

[@jimfromstem9506]

when i was in the army ,we would take a random bolt to a sgt and tell him we did not know where it went.very funny to us.also,lube everything.

[@mc2whls]

Bib Overalls. I like the look. 🔥🔥 Bre, thank you for making this video. Still saving us Time Money and Frustration. Have a GREAT VACATION!

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Next time used compressed air to get the cable through the sheath, blow it down the tube whilst pushing it through. This method is also great for installing & uninstalling handle bar grips. Also my spark tester is my finger ! If i feel a pulse then i have spark.

[@rito4091]

Hi Bre, I enjoy watching all your educational videos. I have a pb 580t that bogs down when I squeeze the trigger. First, the machine did not start when I tried to use it for the start of the season, so I cleaned the carburetor and it starts easily but

[@rito4091]

The blower bogs down when the trigger is squeezed. I want to fix it myself but I don't know where to start

[@bladewiper]

Coils don't always fail outright. I had a Shindaiwa 488 that would not rev up, everything else tested good. replaced the coil and it worked perfect.

[@tagreen9790]

Sometimes, a little heat placed in the right spot helps, it makes the rubber and plastic malleable, which in turn will make your job easier, keep up the good work!!!!

[@Nudnik1]

Echoe excellent 👍 I love their products. Start east no issues. We had issues on marine outboard motor s with hot coil fails . Would die after hot then get boat towed back to marina then it would start ... 😂 Out off Bahamas one mercury would not restart after shut down heat soak. No one to help us . I removed cover and poured ice cold water on ignition electronics and it started. Went back with cover off for air cooling.. CDI charge coil under flywheel get hot 🔥 Maybe drill holes in cover to let air cool coil..

[@johnlenoir1023]

Dang Skippy I did not know the warrantied their stuff like that that's pretty good for them to stand behind it thank you so much for the video and the tips love it please continue

[@billvakras8272]

To remove the cover from the spark plug cable I spray wd4 lifting the tip of the boot with a thin screwdriver. I do the same after installing the new cable. This makes the process much easier. I do the same for the placement of the outer tube

[@bobmartin9518]

I would suggest using Dielectric grease at least for the ease of sliding the boot on as it is conductive where regular lube can insulate the electrical connection and is great to use with any electrical connection as it keeps moisture from corroding the connection. Great videos enjoy them all. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@jeremiahlf]

Many people seem to think dielectric grease is conductive. It says right on the tube that it is actually not conductive at all.

[@bobmartin9518]

@@jeremiahlf you are correct. Dielectric means it does not conduct the flow of electricity. Most are silicone based. They protect electrical connectors from corrosion, moisture, and dirt and are a lubricant. You are correct. I stand corrected

[@Jamwcjconn]

Wonderful video Chickanic, nice machine easy to work on

[@clrd4tkoff]

Awesome Video!👍🏻👍🏻Great Information!

[@marionpowless1438]

Great video! Thanks for showing us the small things. I need to understand every step. I'm new at fixing these items. I'm trying to repair a Echo PB 980T that won't start. It's less than 2 years old with only low mileage. What else could be the problem-the carb? What do I check next? I've changed the gas out, the gas filter, and the spark plug. I dont't see a troubleshooting video to determine the next step. Thanks!!

[@64paintboy]

I use a heat gun to soften the rubber a little. Really helps.

[@oldmanfred8676]

So cute in your Mauve and overalls. 👍😉

[@workbenchz]

Love the business card as a spacing gauge hack. A woodworker's awl will make the hole in the plug wire insulation easily, and can be used to ream out the 'jinky' bits of the clear sleeve with the help of a hairdryer or heat-gun on low. Crimp connections or cold solder joints between the winding wires and the leads (plug wire, ground, kill) inside the laminate/ignition-pack can fatigue from repeated cycles of heat/cool leading to an open connection after it warms up and once the heat 'soaks in'.

[@BPTVch]

I have one of these without spark. I have tried two different brand new coils (aftermarket), three different spark plugs and have bypassed the switch; still no spark. It is driving me crazy to say the least. Any suggestions?

[@billyhill101]

Thanks and have a great weekend

[@kendavis1198]

Hey, CHICK, Get or Use some DiElectric Grease on the BOOT. Good for both Moisture, and Slippage.

[@duanesims9685]

nice to see a good small engine channel

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

It may be the secret screw you were talking about 🙂 Greetings from Norway.

[@berkeleygang1834]

You know it's cold when Chickanic is in a sweatshirt and snow mobile pants instead of her usual T-shirt and shorts. ROFLMAO. Great video. Keep up the good work!

[@ronniecb112868]

Love your videos, you actually helped me rebuild a carb and get a riding lawnmower working again to as you say from junk to treasure. Really appreciate your knowledge and simple way of explaining things to the peeps that have never done this before. Happy Thanksgiving to you guys from Florida.

[@ricktaylor3748]

Fire : If you have light yellowish fire, your engine "might:" start. You need brilliant blue spark for your engine to run right. Usually, a coil is like a light bulb, either it works or it don't. I disagree with any sparks is good spark. If your spark is jumping around from the edge of the plug to the electrode. That means the plug is fouled. The spark needs to be consistent. I had a Craftsman 6 hp. chainsaw, it would start all day long at home. When I took it up in the mountains, it wouldn't hit a lick. It would cut through ginormous logs like crazy. I ended up beating it to death with my 14 pound sledge hammer. I now have all Husqvarna saws. I have an XP 262, I bought new in 1993, it's never been to the repair shop. It still has the original NGK plug, I run 110 octane Sunoco gas with Mobile 1 synthetic 2 stroke oil. 35:1 mixing ratio, I gap my plugs at 28 on the feeler gauge. Btw, you're very attractive.😘

[@davidhallman4011]

I've seen another shop tutorial use a few drops of dish washing soap and the plug boot slid right off with almost 0 effort. I use a light penetrating oil, usually clear silicone. I agree though. What do companies save by not providing all these items, .30? For the folks having to buy outside of a warranty, and original part should have ALL the pieces as installed from the factory! Love your vids BTW!

[@jayyambrovich3740]

Use glass cleaner to "lube" that vinyl tube so it slips over the spark plug wire more easily. Maybe wait to put the spark plug boot back on until you've threaded it back up past the cylinder?

[@PabloPaz-d6y]

hi chickanic, i love your videos. i always use wd-40 for spark plug boot and the clear hose. lube make everything easy.

[@andybonneau9209]

I spray PB Blaster or lithium grease between the wire and boot to make it slippery and the boot pops right off, and on again.

[@1rosalee]

I find that if you use a hair dryer and warm the boot on the coil plug wire, it slips off easier most times! :) Good video!

[@mattb9664]

If I remember right, the boot needs to be pushed down wire first so that the spring-seat can be dissected. All those little 'fixins' as I call them are kept off the assembly so that the ignition is more common across more models. Otherwise they'd all have to be unique and they cost another $20-$30 (or more), and take up even more inventory.

[@Mechanicturfgear]

Yep that’s what I do . Still hard to do

[@bm3823]

Your vid was very helpful for me. Thanks for sharing it.

[@JsRazza]

Use soapy water to get the sheath on and off. Same thing with the boot. Slide the boot down the wire, pull the spring up and out, then slide the boot off. Then reverse procedure when reinstalling on new wire

[@rogerelliott1546]

Silicone spray the boot and wire to lube for easy sliding

[@Good-Citizen]

Love her videos. I always learn something.

[@steveseifertsr.8120]

When replacing the sheath on the new coil wire use some Dawn dish washing liquid to provide a bit of lubrication.