5 Most Typical Echo PB-580T Problems + How to Fix Them?

The powerful PB-580T is the best-in-class blower and a perfect backpack blower for professionals to perform all-day exhausting jobs. However, some common trouble can occur with this amazing tool.

Among all, won’t start, ignition problem, no spark, having starting issue, and bogging trouble are the most common problems.

In today’s article, I will go through each of these Echo PB-580T common problems and will also explain some quick DIY techniques to fix them.

Features & Specifications of Echo PB-580T:

• Blower Type : Backpack
• Engine Displacement (cc) : 58.2
• Carburetor (w/Purge Pump) : Diaphragm
• See-Through Fuel Tank : Standard
• Dry Weight (lbs.) : 22.7
• Starting System : Standard
• Fuel Capacity (fl. oz.) : 62    

Common Echo PB-580T Problems and Solutions

Problems	Solutions
Won’t start	Remove the carburetor & fuel line to service the come-out fuel pork.
No Spark problem	Check the starter & if its faulty, replace it.
Ignition problem	Replace the ignition coil.
Having starting difficulty	Service or replace the carb.
Bogging issues	Perform carb adjustment.

1. Echo PB-580T Backpack Blower Won’t Start Issue

One typical issue that you might end up witnessing is the situation when the blower suddenly won’t start anymore. It can arise because of various reasons like a dirty air filter, issues in the carburetor, or a damaged fuel line.

You might encounter that when you press the primer bulb, you see fuel squirting from the backside of the carb assembly area, and it happens when the fuel pork comes off. To find out the main culprit, you need to investigate all the possible faulty areas.

The Fix

First, remove the air filter by unscrewing the thumb screws and check whether it’s dirty or in good condition.

If it looks dirty, you can either clean it or replace it.

Remove the carburetor or carb assembly by removing the Allen key bolts.

Check whether there’s an issue in the carb assembly and if not, move further.

Gently pull off the rest of the housing plus the carburetor, and now you can see the little port (the green one) for the fuel.

Use a pair of pliers to hold and slide them on there all the way. Make sure that it does not come off when you put all these back together.

Tips: Do not kink or pinch it too much, or you will damage the fuel pork & line.

Put the carb assembly as well as the air filter back in there & secure the bolts.

Try to crank the blower again with a different angle may be. Turn the choke on as well as hit the primer bulb to start the blower.

2. Echo PB-580T No Spark

No spark problem is another typical issue that one might experience while using the PB-580T. This issue arises due to a faulty or damaged coil in your blower.

So, you need to replace it with a new one after confirming the problem.

The Fix

Take the spark plug wire off and unthread the mounting screws of the engine top cover and take the top cover out of the way for better access.

Now you will see a Phillip screw in the middle of the coil’s plastic cover, so unscrew that to remove the cover.

Unplug the connecting wire of your old coil and remove the two Phillip heads with a flathead Phillip screwdriver.

Remove the old coil out of the way and turn the flywheel until the magnets are lined up.

Take a card paper or something like that and stick it in between the flywheel magnets and the coil assembly area.

Put the new coil and place those two Phillip heads back in there. While tightening those screws, tightly hold the coil up against the flywheel.

Turn the flywheel to adjust the magnets and pull off the card from between.

Also, make sure the gap between the flywheel & the coil is correct and perfectly lined up.

Connect the plug to the new coil and put everything else back together.

3. Echo PB-580T Having Starting Difficulty

You might experience starting difficulty with your PB-580T if you have left gas from the last fall. In that case, the main culprit might be the plugged carb.

However, you can confirm the problem only after performing a thorough inspection on the carb unit of your blower.

The Fix

First, you need to remove the carb.

Then, take that carb apart and boil it in a pot of hot water for a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes.

After that, air dry the carb properly.

Then, reassemble it again to check whether the problem is fixed or remained the same as before.

If that does not work, it means the jet is very plugged, and you should immediately replace the entire carb.

Watch and follow the instructions showed in this video to replace the carb: https://youtu.be/aOG3_AgvFE4

4. Echo PB-580T Ignition Problem

Users might also experience a situation where the blower won’t get up to speed or, at one point it might refuse to idle

Such commotion arises due to issues in the ignition coil, and even though sometimes you get enough spark, you will still encounter some performance issues like that.

You most probably need to replace the ignition coil.

The Fix

First, use a T27 Torx bit to unthread the mounting screws of the starter and remove the starter.

Unthread the mounting screws of the engine cover and pry off the cover carefully.

Unscrew the mounting screws of the ignition coil cover to detach the cover.

Rotate the flywheel magnets away from the ignition coil.

Fully remove the old ignition coil and prepare the new coil by transferring the wire sleeve from the old one.

Feed the wire under the carburetor and align the terminal on the wire.

Slide on the spark plug boot connect the grounding wire to the new coil, and slide on the grommet.

Position the ignition coil and thread screws loosely. Insert a business card in between the coil and the flywheel magnets while tightening the screws.

After tightening, remove the card and rotate the flywheel to adjust the gap.

Put everything else back together correctly and securely.

5. Echo PB-580T Bogging

Users can experience a bogging issue with your PB-580T blower whenever you step on the trigger or after giving it more gas and eventually it will die.

In that case, your blower needs a carb adjustment.

The Fix

Before performing the carb adjustment, check the current state of the spark plug, spark arrestor on the muffler, breather valve, air filter, fuel line, and fuel filter for any possible issues.

You can buy a special carb adjustment tool that’s available on amazon or eBay and might cost around $25. Otherwise, simply use a tiny 8/2-inch compression roll pin and a vise grip to do the job.

Now, flatten the shape on it to access the D-shaped screw in the carb adjusting area and make that adjustment in the high-speed screw.

Use the vise grip as the handle while you place the pin onto the adjusting screw and turn a quarter & a half turn to the left to increase the power.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Conclusion

Although the Echo PB-580T has gained 4.7 out of 5 based on the Amazon consumer rating report, users should also keep in mind that issues as discussed in today’s article can sometimes arise with this tool. 

Fortunately, all those of the issues are fixable too, and if you ever experience any of them, just follow those DIY techniques thoroughly.

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