Primer bulb won’t prime or fill

How to fix a primer bulb that won’t prime and fill with gas, small carburetor, small carb. Blower, lawn mower, weed eater, trimmer

[herballady]

Never thought I'd have so much fun listening to a weed whacker troubleshoot video. Thanks

[mikeklimczak]

This is exactly what I needed. I isolated the blockage pretty easily, removed the lines to the bulb and pumping it showed air moving on one and not the other. Carb cleaner and compressed air didn’t move it. Heat was the answer. Whacked it with a good amount of heat from a small blowtorch and some black ooze bubbles out of the holes. Was an older machine I bought for $20, fixed it for free!

I owe you a beer!

[karlpietrzyk]

Anyone else notice that is not the inlet. That is the return line to the tank and has a check valve in it so air doesn't get sucked back into the bulb from the tank

[MultiCakefan]

You are most entertaining to watch... Thank you for the video

[phrodendekia]

God bless you, wise man.
It worked on a Stihl BR600 Magnum
Ultrasonic cleaner wouldnt unclog the thing, a torch worked like a dream

[garyalensr]

I know this vid is 2yrs old but I have to say thank fucking God I found your video. Dude you helped me out, I was having issues with my weed eaters priming bulb not priming properly. I replaced it and still didn't work. Cleaned the carb still nothing. I finally found your vid and we'll, let me just say motha effin it's now fixed!!! Thank you so so much. Subbed your channel to see what else your able to help me fix.

[donnawinchester]

It just fell off. Ikr.lol. Story of my life. That and extra parts leftover when im finished. Great video. Very helpful. Thanks for the laugh and info.

[RuggeriDIY]

"got my tortch.. its up there"

[jellybowl]

Greetings from Australia, you're an absolute legend and your explanation is relaxed and easy to follow. Cheers mate!

[jsimm]

The suction line closes when the bulb is pushed and opens when the bulb opens drawing fuel in with suction . He most likely melted the two check valves which face opposite directions one is closed while the other is open an open when the other is closed to simulate a pump . Don’t stick a needle in them either .

[RuggeriDIY]

This was informative yet entertaining!

[connorbraica]

Thx a bunch for the help now my pocket bike is running for the first time in a bit and I don’t have to waste my money on a new carb

[pastmasterdan]

Was pretty sure I had the same problem and you confirmed it for me. No gas coming through. I will let you know if it worked!

[scottheck]

I tried this method, and it worked like a charm. Thanks!

[calebwillhelm]

Been fighting this issue for a while. I knew it was clogged just haven't been able to get it unclogged. Thanks boss

[jeffreyb]

Stop yelling at me!!
Kiddin bro....great tip 😄

[TadashiYasahiro]

I honestly just took my heat gun and warmed up the lines and it worked.. tried to start on a very cold day and the lines were just too small to allow fuel in. Warmed them to open them and fuel flows good now

[mrorionfan]

Thank you - was so frustrating to have power equipment that won't prime!! You are a people-person with a good presentation!

[JesusIsaFlatEarther]

I have an old Echo that's been sitting for 5 years that won't prime, so I'll follow your lead and see what I have going on. I couldn't unclog it, so I just put a new carburetor on and it primed and started. What's weird, is this Echo edger had a cracked primer bulb for years and it started and ran just fine.

[patricktatten]

this video is hilarious--AND...great job fixing it! This helped me fix a Remington Walk behind Weed Eater with a similar problem. Well done, Gene!