Echo Blower Problems

Engine Not Starting

• Echo power blowers may experience a problem with the engine not starting. In many cases this is due fuel not reaching the carburetor or cylinder. Check for a clogged fuel line. Make sure the fuel strainer is not clogged. Make sure the choke adjustment is in the correct position as specified by the manufacturer. Make sure the spark plug wire is fully seated on the spark plug. Check the spark plug to determine if it is fouled and needs to be replaced.

Engine Runs Then Dies

• Your power blower may start at first but then stop running, suggesting there is another maintenance issue. Check if the air and fuel filters are clogged and determine if they need cleaning or replacement. Make sure that neither the fuel vent nor the spark arrestor screen are plugged. Check the carburetor and cooling system to determine if they are malfunctioning are becoming too hot during use.

Blower Does Not Produce Air

• The power blower may become clogged over time and repeated use, causing a drop in air pressure even when the engine is operating. Check the blower pipe to determine if a foreign object is lodged within the pipe's output. Determine if the pipe is loose or disconnected from the engine as this will also affect air flow.

Engine Does Not Crank

• If you attempt to turn on your Echo power blower and the engine does not crank or "turn over," this is likely due to a major internal engine failure. Contact the Echo dealer or the manufacturer for more information, or to order a replacement blower if the machine is still under warranty.