How to Replace the Ignition Switch on an Echo Blower (Model PB250)

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The ignition switch (also known as the "stop switch" or "run switch") allows you to start, run and stop the engine on your Echo blower. Because it is made of plastic, the switch can become damaged if the blower is accidentally dropped or impacted.

The electrical components inside the switch (including the wires, circuits, and connectors) are also susceptible to damage from corrosion and electrical shorts. Common symptoms of a faulty switch include sudden engine shut-down, inability to start the engine, or (if the switch becomes stuck) the inability to shut-down the running engine.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the ignition switch on an Echo blower (model PB250).

Let's get started.   REMOVING THE SWITCH [top] 1. Remove the spark plug.

Remove the spark plug cap.

Use a spark plug wrench (or socket) to loosen the spark plug.

Remove the spark plug from the cylinder.

  2. Remove the engine cover.

Remove the (6) screws securing the engine cover to the engine.

Remove the engine cover.

  3. Remove the ignition switch.

Disengage the throttle linkage rod from the throttle trigger.

Gently pull the switch lead wires out of the channels securing them to the housing.

Use pliers (as necessary) to disconnect the ignition wire lead from the connector.

Remove the screw securing the ground wire eyelet to the top of the engine.

Remove the ignition switch assembly from the housing.

  INSTALLING THE NEW SWITCH [top] 4. Install the ignition switch.

Align the grooves on the new switch assembly with the tabs on the handle housing.

Press the new switch assembly firmly into place on the handle housing.

Route and tuck the wire leads into the channels along the handle housing.

Secure the ground wire (eyelet connector) to the top of the engine.

Reconnect the ignition wire lead (at the connector).

Tuck the wire leads into the plastic clips on the housing.

  REASSEMBLING THE UNIT [top] 5. Reinstall the throttle linkage.

Loop the rounded end of the linkage rod around the throttle cable (below the ball-connector on the cable).

Reconnect the squared end of the throttle linkage rod to the throttle trigger.

  6. Reinstall the engine cover.

Install the engine cover and align the mounting holes.

Secure the engine cover with the (6) screws.

  7. Reinstall the spark plug.

Thread the spark plug into the cylinder.

Use a spark plug wrench (or socket) to secure the spark plug.

Reinstall the spark plug cap.

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