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

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Жыл бұрын

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@Chickanic 3 ай бұрын

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@michellelose2361 11 ай бұрын

I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. kzfaq.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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@billturnipseed9780 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TheReal1953 Жыл бұрын

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

@donchristie420 Жыл бұрын

Except for the”let’s go Brandon people”

@rudispruell883 Жыл бұрын

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

@charlesfiore7835 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I came to the comments to say this...

@obxkoastie8170 Жыл бұрын

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

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Yep for sure

@Laser3303 Жыл бұрын

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

@tedstankunas7142 Жыл бұрын

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.

@evilkidd174 Жыл бұрын

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.

@independentthinker8930 Жыл бұрын

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

@joem1326 10 күн бұрын

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…

@randyherriman2715 2 күн бұрын

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. 😃😃😃😃😃

@davidphillips2259 Жыл бұрын

She is not just good she is amazing xx

@davidbiggs2952 Жыл бұрын

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

@eddiehuff7366 Жыл бұрын

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

@robcole332 Жыл бұрын

ALWAYS look forward to seeing your videos. Thanks lady

@jimbrewer2893 Жыл бұрын

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.

@donald4416 Жыл бұрын

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

@tacotuesday7263 Жыл бұрын

Good morning all

@donaldlyon797 Жыл бұрын

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

@clrd4tkoff Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!👍🏻👍🏻Great Information!

@17penobscot Жыл бұрын

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

@dantherentalman Жыл бұрын

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.

@blkmoon33 Жыл бұрын

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

@danielrobert7181 Жыл бұрын

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 !

@oldmanfred8676 Жыл бұрын

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

@WNCworks Жыл бұрын

Silicone spray for plug boot install. Enjoying the videos!

@christophermeyer6414 Жыл бұрын

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!

@fatherofmimes4236 Жыл бұрын

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

@kbjerke Жыл бұрын

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!

@gearheadgregwi Жыл бұрын

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.

@danieldominguez7146 Жыл бұрын

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

@jetobey5656 Жыл бұрын

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

@ronniecb112868 Жыл бұрын

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.

@danieltoney7165 Жыл бұрын

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.

@thesmallwoodlot433 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnobiro5202 Жыл бұрын

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

@joeystratner1902 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@badbob Жыл бұрын

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

@terriv7711 Жыл бұрын

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

@virgilcollins4925 Жыл бұрын

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

@jimfromstem9506 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mattcosgrove8254 Жыл бұрын

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

@mc2whls Жыл бұрын

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

@harveyband9843 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Jamwcjconn Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Chickanic, nice machine easy to work on

@nstooge Жыл бұрын

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….

@BoneYardLawnService Жыл бұрын

Your great at what you do! Keep it up 💯✂️

@markbuetow2351 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Gearoid35 Жыл бұрын

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

@mackoskiff Жыл бұрын

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

@BlueCollarBachelor Жыл бұрын

Good morning!

@don1857 Жыл бұрын

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.

@butler386 Жыл бұрын

Excellent repair and explanation as usual.

@duanesims9685 Жыл бұрын

nice to see a good small engine channel

@Good-Citizen Жыл бұрын

Love her videos. I always learn something.

@billyhill101 Жыл бұрын

Thanks and have a great weekend

@berkeleygang1834 Жыл бұрын

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!

@davidwilcox9110 Жыл бұрын

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

@tomessary4099 Жыл бұрын

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.

@gunmedic3517 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial as always. Thank you.

@lonhoschar1943 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@j.chrisbeck7492 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnlenoir1023 Жыл бұрын

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

@The1bryanna Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your info

@delseckora5327 Жыл бұрын

Great job Bre.

@garykampmann8070 Жыл бұрын

I love all your videos I watch everyone you have more patience than me lol

@ronevans852 Жыл бұрын

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.

@robertmceuen3630 Жыл бұрын

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.

@butch19471 Жыл бұрын

thanx again for a good video. Always informativer

@oldmanfred8676 Жыл бұрын

So cute in your Mauve and overalls. 👍😉

@bobmartin9518 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@bobmartin9518 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@robertwilliams3983 Жыл бұрын

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.

@paulmcreynolds1774 Жыл бұрын

Great job and love the bib overalls.

@chrisforker7487 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you!

@wesleykime2881 Жыл бұрын

I bought so many parts to fix my PB 580-T. It didn't work. I watched so many clips on KZfaq. 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!

@ricktaylor3748 Жыл бұрын

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.😘

@POCHY4U2 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, got mine fixed in no time 😊

@trcass1 Жыл бұрын

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.

@f.k.burnham8491 Жыл бұрын

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.

@richardbailey8701 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy you work

@dmalloy96 Жыл бұрын

You fighting that tube and talking about lube making it better was cracking me up 😂 have a great weekend and Thanksgiving

@jan-ovepedersen5764 Жыл бұрын

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

@tagreen9790 Жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@John-NeverStopLearning Жыл бұрын

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.

@mikeabernathy9041 10 ай бұрын

Love watching your video learned a lot

@ronanderson1816 Жыл бұрын

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.

@67enfield Жыл бұрын

It must be cold down there. You look like your ready to go ice fishing lol

@garydillon3960 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your very informative and how to videos and wish You and Yours a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.

@davidash7536 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, fixing to have to do this to mine.

@1rosalee Жыл бұрын

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!

@kendavis1198 Жыл бұрын

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

@mikemaccracken3112 Жыл бұрын

I have the same blower and is a great piece of equipment.

@haneyoakie14 Жыл бұрын

Nice equipment. The Echo is good too.

@johnh8268 Жыл бұрын

Hey Bre! Love the video as always. A couple of things. Maybe try hairspray to get that plastic tube back on the start plug wire. I worry that grease might not be rubber safe, although maybe it is. I always used hair spray to put my grips on my motorcycle. Also, I have had issues with weak spark in the past. My boat would not start and a family member said the spark looked weak and I replaced the coil and it was fine. Apparently you can have a spark that's fine in the air, but doesn't fire in the combustion chamber. Cheers!

@mattb9664 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@berkeleycountysmallenginer3842 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Love my 770t backpack blower.

@MitzvosGolem1 Жыл бұрын

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..

@stephenbierlein2517 Жыл бұрын

Good morning sunshine 🌞.

@HeyYall398 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mattb9664 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rito4091 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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