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Echo PB-580H Operator's Manual

Summary of PB-580H

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    X7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. English specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all stand...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents pb-580h/t 2 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Table of contents introduction ................................................................................................. 3 servicing information .................................................................................. 3 ...

  • Page 3: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t introduction x7505200705 3 © 12/2017 echo inc. English introduction this product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on- the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual (and safety manual if included). Keep the manuals in a safe place for future reference. The ope...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety pb-580h/t 4 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Echo consumer product support if you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation, or maintenance of this product, call the echo consumer product support department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (central sta...

  • Page 5: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t safety x7505200705 5 © 12/2017 echo inc. English the safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “warning” calls attention to an act or condition which can lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “caution” calls attention to ...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety pb-580h/t 6 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Hot surface fuel and oil mixture idle speed fast speed finger severing primer bulb do not allow flames or sparks near fuel ignition on / off do not smoke near fuel choke control “cold start” position (choke closed) choke control “run” position (chok...

  • Page 7: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t safety x7505200705 7 © 12/2017 echo inc. English personal condition and safety equipment burn hazard the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. Users of this pr...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety pb-580h/t 8 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Hand protection wear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches, cold environments, and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing/ear p...

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    Pb-580h/t safety x7505200705 9 © 12/2017 echo inc. English the components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation, which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the p...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Safety pb-580h/t 10 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Repetitive stress injuries (rsi) it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities ...

  • Page 11: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t safety x7505200705 11 © 12/2017 echo inc. English equipment use only echo attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Echo, inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been test...

  • Page 12: Emission Control

    Emission control pb-580h/t 12 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Clear the work area • clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside a 15 m (50 ft.) radius; outside the 15 m (50 ft.) zone, there is still a risk of injury from thrown obje...

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    Pb-580h/t emission control x7505200705 13 © 12/2017 echo inc. English an emission control label is located on the engine. (this is an example only, information on label varies by engine family). Product emission durability (emission compliance period) the 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is...

  • Page 14: Description

    Description pb-580h/t 14 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Description pb-580 h locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. The safety de...

  • Page 15: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t description x7505200705 15 © 12/2017 echo inc. English 1. Safety decal 2. Spark plug 3. Spark arrestor muffler (with or without catalyst) 4. Recoil starter handle 5. Air cleaner 6. Fuel tank cap 7. Shoulder harness 8. Choke 9. Purge bulb 10. Throttle position lever/stop switch 11. Handle 1...

  • Page 16: Description

    Description pb-580h/t 16 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Pb-580t locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. The safety decal is for ex...

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    Pb-580h/t description x7505200705 17 © 12/2017 echo inc. English 1. Safety decal 2. Spark plug 3. Spark arrestor muffler (with or without catalyst) 4. Recoil starter handle 5. Air cleaner 6. Fuel tank cap 7. Shoulder harness 8. Choke 9. Purge bulb 10. Handle 11. Throttle position lever 12. Throttle ...

  • Page 18: Contents

    Contents pb-580h/t 18 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo deale...

  • Page 19: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t assembly x7505200705 19 © 12/2017 echo inc. English assembly pb-580 h never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Install blower pipes and stick handle 1. Assemble clamps (a) onto both ends of flexible pipe (b). 2. Assemble st...

  • Page 20: Assembly

    Assembly pb-580h/t 20 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. 7. Assemble straight pipe (j) onto swivel pipe (c), until you feel light resistance. Hold swivel pipe and turn straight pipe clockwise, engaging positive locking channels, until connection is firm. Do not force connection. 8. Assemble straight pi...

  • Page 21: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t assembly x7505200705 21 © 12/2017 echo inc. English 2. Route anti-static wire below fan housing and clip wire into throttle cable retaining clip (x). Position wire outside blower elbow. 3. Insert anti-static wire through flex tube. Leave enough slack in anti-static wire to allow for full r...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation pb-580h/t 22 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. 8. Clip throttle cable into throttle cable guide loop. 9. Move handle (e) to desired position. Tighten knob (h) hand tight. 10. Assemble straight pipe (k) onto swivel pipe, until you feel light resistance. Hold swivel pipe and turn straight pipe...

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    Pb-580h/t operation x7505200705 23 © 12/2017 echo inc. English use reduced speed only when performing light-duty tasks or to comply with local noise regulations. Continuous low speed operation may allow fuel/oil residue to build-up on the piston and cause rapid build-up of carbon on the spark arrest...

  • Page 24: Operation

    Operation pb-580h/t 24 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Note: never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower noise. 9. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds or dampen surface with water. Blower can be used to cle...

  • Page 25: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t operation x7505200705 25 © 12/2017 echo inc. English 1. Remove back cushion (a) from frame. 2. Install intake cover (b) on frame over air intake. 3. Install back cushion (a) to frame over intake cover. Note: blower performance may be reduced slightly. Adjust the harness 1. Loosen upper and...

  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation pb-580h/t 26 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Fuel diesel fuels and alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% ethanol), e-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting echo requirements are not approved for use in echo 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of diesel or alternative fuels may cause performan...

  • Page 27: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t operation x7505200705 27 © 12/2017 echo inc. English ◆ do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. ◆ fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. ◆ never refuel a unit when the engine is hot or running! ◆ do not fill fuel tanks indoors. ...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation pb-580h/t 28 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. Always shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. Used oil and gasoline, and soiled towels are hazardous waste materials. Disposal laws vary by locality. Starting cold engine • recoil starter: use short...

  • Page 29: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t operation x7505200705 29 © 12/2017 echo inc. English 5. Choke after engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever back to run ( ) position, then pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes. Note: if engine does not start with choke...

  • Page 30: Operation

    Operation pb-580h/t 30 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. 2. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 3. Recoil starter pull recoil starter handle (d) and engine should start. Do not use choke (b) note: if engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold ...

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    Pb-580h/t maintenance x7505200705 31 © 12/2017 echo inc. English maintenance moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete st...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance pb-580h/t 32 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Important note - time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Maintenance procedure notes: (1) low evaporative fuel tanks do not require regular maintenance to maintain ...

  • Page 33: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t maintenance x7505200705 33 © 12/2017 echo inc. English 1. Close choke (cold start [ ] position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3....

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Maintenance pb-580h/t 34 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Note: federal epa regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the united states to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servic...

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    Pb-580h/t maintenance x7505200705 35 © 12/2017 echo inc. English overheating and engine seizure can occur when: • air intakes are blocked, preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder. • dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder. This build up insulates the engine and prevents the ...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Maintenance pb-580h/t 36 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Remove starter. 3. Remove engine cover. 4. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 5. Remove spark arrestor cover (a), gasket (b) and spark arrestor screen (c) from muffler....

  • Page 37: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t maintenance x7505200705 37 © 12/2017 echo inc. English never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder. 6. Replace heat shield. Assure heat shield is ins...

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Maintenance pb-580h/t 38 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Carburetor adjustment engine break-in new engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissio...

  • Page 39: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t maintenance x7505200705 39 © 12/2017 echo inc. English 1. Start engine, run at idle for one minute. 2. Complete warm up by running at full throttle for 5 minutes, operating choke twice to clear air from carburetor chambers. 3. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is ava...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting pb-580h/t 40 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Throttle cable adjustment level 1 if engine idle speed changes when blower pipe is moved, or engine will not reach full wide open throttle speed, adjust throttle cable. 1. Loosen handle adjustment knob (c) and tilt tube throttle handle for...

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    Pb-580h/t troubleshooting x7505200705 41 © 12/2017 echo inc. English engine problem troubleshooting chart problem check status cause remedy engine cranks - starts hard/ doesn’t start fuel at carburetor no fuel at carburetor fuel strainer clogged fuel line clogged carburetor clean or replace see your...

  • Page 42: Storage

    Storage pb-580h/t 42 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Storage during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. ...

  • Page 43: Pb-580H/t

    Pb-580h/t specifications x7505200705 43 © 12/2017 echo inc. English 7. Allow engine to cool. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug. Remove the spark plug. Pour 7 cc (0.25 oz.) of fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. 8. Pull the recoil starter ha...

  • Page 44: Product Registration

    Product registration pb-580h/t 44 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Product registration thank you for choosing echo power equipment please go to http://www.Echo-usa.Com/warranty/register-your-echo to register your new product on-line. It's fast and easy ! Note: your information will never be sold or ...

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    Pb-580h/t product registration x7505200705 45 © 12/2017 echo inc. English.

  • Page 46: Notes

    Notes pb-580h/t 46 x7505200705 © 12/2017 echo inc. Notes.

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    Pb-580h/t notes x7505200705 47 © 12/2017 echo inc. English.

  • Page 48: Echo, Incorporated

    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com h p44713001001 - p44713999999 t p44813001865 - p44813999999.