DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the flywheel key on Echo leaf blowers.
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Leaf Blower- Model PB580T
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Leaf Blower Flywheel Key Replacement
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"Step 1: Make sure the engine has cooled and the on/off switch is in the ""off"" position."
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Step 2: Perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
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Step 3: Set the leaf blower on its side.
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Step 4: Use a T-27 Torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the fuel tank retainer.
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Step 5: Set the fuel tank and retainer aside.
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Step 6: Unthread the nine screws securing the two halves of the blower housing.
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Step 7: Detach the cable and static discharge wire from the housing retaining clip.
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Step 8: Unthread the screw to fully release the discharge wire from the engine.
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Step 9: Separate the two halves of the blower housing.
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Step 10: Unthread the four screws securing the blower fan.
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Step 11: Remove the fan.
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Step 12: Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
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Step 13: Use a 3/4 inch socket or a spark plug wrench to unthread the spark plug.
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"Step 14: Confirm the engine piston is in the ""down"" position and insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving."
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Step 15: Use a 17 mm socket to unthread the flywheel mounting nut.
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Step 16: Remove both washers.
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"Step 17: If you don't have an appropriate-sized flywheel puller, you can rethread the nut loosely so it rests at the top of the motor shaft."
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Step 18: Set a 19 mm or similar-sized socket on top of the motor shaft.
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Step 19: Reposition the blower fan then thread and tighten two mounting screws until you hear the flywheel become dislodged.
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Attention: Blower fan may be damaged when using this method.
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Step 20: Remove the blower fan.
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Step 21: Unthread the nut and remove the old flywheel.
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"Step 22: If still intact, remove the old flywheel key."
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Step 23: Install the new flywheel key by inserting it in the notch in the motor shaft.
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Step 24: Reposition the flywheel on the motor shaft until it sets into place.
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Step 25: Replace the two washers then thread and tighten the mounting nut.
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Step 26: Remove the cord from the cylinder and rethread the spark plug.
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Attention: Be careful not to damage the plug by overtightening.
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Step 27: Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
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Step 28: Realign the blower fan.
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Step 29: Insert four washers and thread and tighten the mounting screws.
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Step 30: Rejoin the two halves of the blower housing.
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Step 31: Rethread the screw to secure the static discharge wire to the engine.
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Step 32: Secure the discharge wire and the cable in the housing retaining clip.
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Step 33: Rethread all of the screws to secure the two halves of the blower housing.
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Step 34: Realign the retainer on the fuel tank and reposition the assembly on the frame.
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Step 35: Confirm the washers are in place on the screws and thread the four screws to secure the retainer.
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Step 36: Refill the fuel tank if necessary.
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Congratulations! Your blower should be ready for use.