RB-K106 PB250 Carburetor Tune-Up Kit - Fits Echo PB250LN PB-250 ES250 Leaf Blower A021003660 A021003661 Carb

RB-K106 Carburetor Tune-Up Kit

Key Features

• Precision Air-Fuel Calibration: Specifically jetted for the Echo 25.4cc engine to ensure a stable idle and maximum airspeed for handheld clearing tasks.
• High-Response Diaphragm System: Features an internal metering diaphragm designed to maintain consistent fuel delivery regardless of the blower's angle or vibration level.
• All-In-One Restoration Kit: A comprehensive maintenance set including a pre-calibrated carburetor, high-flow air filter, premium spark plug, and a complete fuel line and gasket set.
• Ethanol-Resistant Internals: Equipped with updated needle valves and high-grade gaskets engineered to resist the "gumming" and hardening effects of modern ethanol-blended fuels.
• Direct OEM Integration: Designed as a "drop-in" replacement for the RB-K106 series, ensuring a perfect fit for factory throttle linkages and air box mounting.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• Echo: A021003660, A021003661
• Zama: RB-K106

Compatibility & Fitment

This carburetor kit is the primary replacement for Echo's popular lightweight handheld blower and shredder-vac series. Key compatible models include:

• Echo PB Series: PB-250, PB-250LN (Low Noise model).
• Echo ES Series: ES-250 (Shred 'N' Vac).
• Note: Early PB-250 models may use a different carburetor (RB-K106 is the most common). Always verify the "RB" number stamped on the side of your original carburetor body.

When to Replace

• Engine Surging or "Hunting": The engine RPM fluctuates wildly at a steady throttle, often caused by a lean fuel mixture due to a restricted internal main jet.
• Hard Starting / No Start: The blower requires multiple pulls or starting fluid to fire, confirming the carburetor's internal fuel pump is no longer drawing fuel from the tank.
• Bogging Under Load: The engine idles fine but dies as soon as you pull the trigger for full throttle, indicating a clog in the high-speed circuit.
• Fuel Leaks: Gasoline drips from the air filter housing or the primer bulb area while the engine is off, posing a fire hazard.
• Brittle Primer Bulb: The clear bulb has yellowed or cracked, allowing air to enter the fuel system and preventing proper priming.

Installation Tips

• Linkage Geometry: Use your phone to take a photo of the throttle cable and return spring setup before disassembly. The "Z-bend" on the throttle cable must be seated correctly for full engine speed.
• Flush the Tank: If the old carburetor was clogged with "green" varnish, you must drain the gas tank and replace the fuel lines with the included kit to prevent immediate contamination of the new unit.
• Gasket Orientation: Carefully align the mounting gaskets. If the pulse hole on the gasket does not line up with the hole on the engine block, the carburetor will not pump fuel.
• Prime the System: Once installed, press the primer bulb 5–10 times until you see fuel circulating through the clear return line back into the tank.
• Check the Spark Plug: Always check the gap on the included spark plug before installation (typically 0.024" to 0.026") to ensure a strong, consistent spark.