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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Leaf Blower Primer Bulb Replacement (188-12-1)
Echo Leaf Blower Primer Bulb Replacement (188-12-1)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$4.62Estimated Savings
$112.5003:30
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the primer bulb on Echo leaf blowers.
Step By Step Instructions
1
Leaf Blower- Model PB580T
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Leaf Blower Primer Bulb Installation
3
"Step 1: Make sure the engine has cooled and the on/off switch is in the ""off"" position. "
4
Step 2: Perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
5
Step 3: Unthread the wing nuts counter-clockwise to detach the air filter cover.
6
Step 4: Remove the air filter.
7
Step 5: Use a T-27 Torx bit to unthread the two mounting bolts securing the filter base and carburetor.
8
Step 6: Use pliers to detach the throttle cable.
9
Step 7: Note the orientation of the fuel lines then detach them from the carburetor ports.
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"Step 8: Using a small phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the four screws to release the primer cover and remove the old primer bulb. "
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"Attention: Before you install the new primer bulb, confirm the gasket, diaphragm, and primer body are aligned on the carburetor. "
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Step 9: Insert the new bulb into the primer cover.
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Step 10: Align the cover and thread the four screws.
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Step 11: Reinstall the carburetor by first attaching the fuel lines to the appropriate ports.
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Step 12: Hook the throttle cable onto the lever.
16
Step 13: Realign the baffle in the air filter base then insert the bolts.
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Step 14: Position the carburetor intake gasket on the bolts.
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Step 15: Align the carburetor followed by the outlet gasket.
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Step 16: Position the assembly and thread the mounting bolts.
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Step 17: Replace the air filter.
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Step 18: Realign the filter cover and thread the wing nuts to secure.
22
Step 19: Refill the fuel tank if necessary.
23
Congratulations! Your leaf blower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the primer bulb on Echo leaf blowers.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Leaf Blower- Model PB580T
2
Leaf Blower Primer Bulb Installation
3
"Step 1: Make sure the engine has cooled and the on/off switch is in the ""off"" position. "
4
Step 2: Perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
5
Step 3: Unthread the wing nuts counter-clockwise to detach the air filter cover.
6
Step 4: Remove the air filter.
7
Step 5: Use a T-27 Torx bit to unthread the two mounting bolts securing the filter base and carburetor.
8
Step 6: Use pliers to detach the throttle cable.
9
Step 7: Note the orientation of the fuel lines then detach them from the carburetor ports.
10
"Step 8: Using a small phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the four screws to release the primer cover and remove the old primer bulb. "
11
"Attention: Before you install the new primer bulb, confirm the gasket, diaphragm, and primer body are aligned on the carburetor. "
12
Step 9: Insert the new bulb into the primer cover.
13
Step 10: Align the cover and thread the four screws.
14
Step 11: Reinstall the carburetor by first attaching the fuel lines to the appropriate ports.
15
Step 12: Hook the throttle cable onto the lever.
16
Step 13: Realign the baffle in the air filter base then insert the bolts.
17
Step 14: Position the carburetor intake gasket on the bolts.
18
Step 15: Align the carburetor followed by the outlet gasket.
19
Step 16: Position the assembly and thread the mounting bolts.
20
Step 17: Replace the air filter.
21
Step 18: Realign the filter cover and thread the wing nuts to secure.
22
Step 19: Refill the fuel tank if necessary.
23
Congratulations! Your leaf blower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Primer Bulb
$4.62
Total$0.00
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