Weedeater problem: priming bulb

[Mitch]

I went to use my weedeater for the first time this season, and the priming bulb has lost its spring. It doesn't pop back out, so I can't prime the engine.

I took the bulb unit to the local small engine repair shop, and they can't find a replacement for it.

Is there anything I can do to give the rubber back its spring?

What else can I do? I hate to buy a new weedeater because of this tiny problem. I replaced the fuel lines and filter last season, and it ran like brand new.

[beecrofter]

wind up a small wire spring to place inside

[Max]

On Sat, 05 May 2007 19:19:17 GMT, Mitch graced this newsgroup with:

I had a similiar problem. If you kept the original owners manual, there's a section in the back that lists all the part numbers.

Weedeater and Poulan are one and the same. You may also be able to cross reference a Poulan primer bulb with a Weedeater.

You can also go to:

and order directly (or call their 800 number): 1-877-500-7499 M-F

8AM-9PM

Just have your model number ready so they can send you the correct part.

hope that helps.

[willshak]

Spray some starter fluid in the air filter. If you don't have any starter fluid, carburetor cleaner works as well with the added benefit of cleaning the throttle body.

[Robert Barr]

I just happened upon this listing a few days ago, for the exact same reason:

Odds are, that's not going to work. Search on "Poulan primer bulb" on ebay, and you'll find quite a few listings, all pretty much the same thing. OEM. Some listings have really steep shipping, and some have $2.47 shipping, so shop a bit.

Here's a t> I went to use my weedeater for the first time this season, and the

[goodfella]

I looked for a priming bulb for my leaf blower. I couldn't find one and decided to do a carb overhaul. The bulb was in the carburetor kit.

[Steve Barker]

find another shop that actually has the part. They're very common.

[pheeh.zero]

This is good advice...if you want to blow-it-up! (and don't tell me you've done it dozens-of-times)

Use WD-40 directly into the open throat of the carb. It adds lubricant and the propane (used as propellant) gives the pop.

Ask any small engine mechanic.

[Steve Barker]

granted, starter fluid is overkill, but it WON'T blow it up. Starter fluid is so weak now days, you can barely inflate a tire with it any more.

[jacko]