The Ultimate Primer Bulb Installation Guide: Clearing Confusion!

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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[@miketruong0808]

I wished I had come across your video earlier. It would’ve saved me 2 hours of fiddling around with the primer bulb and figuring out which way to connect the fuel lines. Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@markmiller2361]

Ha! I bought one of those 3 packs of bulbs to replace a bulb on my string trimmer and my next door neighbor needed a bulb for his mower and one of the remaining two fit his mower. That's a win in my book.

[@christophershoe9642]

My inner middle school mind was going crazy with one-liners.😅 Thanks for the tips and laughs.

[@keen9629]

You must mean, long sucks, short blows.

[@MichaelofYurtBees]

​@@keen9629Among others. She's using trade jargon, but toying with us, too. One of my favorite videos.

[@MichaelofYurtBees]

Among others. She was using trade jargon, but toying with us at the same time. One of my favorite videos.

[@superdave380]

@@MichaelofYurtBees And she did it with a completely straight face.

[@jerryhatley5004]

…personally, I like long nipples…they seem to fit better….

[@tomsharon-d1b]

This is the third video I watched and she is the only one to discuss other possible issues besides the carburetor, Thanks to Chickanic my weedeater is running like new.

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I really like this channel. Even when I see titles that don't particularly appeal to my needs, I watch anyway. It's amazing the large and small things I can pick up from the presentation. Please....keep up the good work.

[@harryrubright6795]

Saved "short sucks long blows" as a note on my iphone. Thanks.

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You’re awesome. You don’t hold anything back and you’re completely honest. That’s the way it should be when you have your own business. Lying and scamming people will get you no where. Thank you for your time and most of all, thank you for being genuine.

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[@drfuzzybottom]

Thanks! You a goddess of small engine knowledge! I am a fairly mechanical guy, but the concept of the bulb pulling fuel through the carb really clarified it for me. Your assembled example was exactly what I needed. The “short=sucks, long =blows”mnemonic saying is probably best kept in the fuel bulb conversation.

[@Chickanic]

Thank you!

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

GOOD TO KNOW. THANKS

[@BennyWheeler-lp6dl]

I really like your how to videos,they are really helpful and save people a lot of money

[@donaldross1077]

Thanks again for great video's. As a retired mechanic I did not understand how the primer bulb worked. I thought it pushed the gas to the carburetor, not pulled it to the carburetor. Now get back to work SPRING IS COMING. Don

[@DHMeister]

THANK YOU! I have a very old Homelite leaf blower that my uncle gave me years ago. It still works, so I kept it. After a few years of not being able to use it, I decided to break it out. The primer bulbe had cracked due to the excessive heat in my garage. I ordered new bulbs (great deal) and then when I removed it, I was unable to see which hose attached to their particular nipples. Thanks to you😊, I'm back up and running! ☺ You are amazing! 🤗

[@BrewMiester]

Found an old mower on the property I bought and the primer bulb was totally rotted away so I didn't know if it had a hole, or not. Luckily the mower shop I brought the remains to(including the metal retaining ring) could identify which one I needed by looking at a picture I took of the motor and get me the correct one. It was one with a hole, and it worked. Still cannot figure how those ones with holes work, but it does...

[@paulschraith2578]

Thank you for another informative and educational video! You have taken so many of the “mysteries” of why an engine won’t start! This is one my favorite channels to watch and subscribe!

[@alanflor703]

I replaced the one on my mower a couple of years ago. It wasn't cracked and it still worked...sorta. It was 30 years old and just lost all its stiffness. New one works great!

[@johnchristie1423]

There was a lot of effort going into making this one....many a thank-you . one out of 3 thumbs up is good

[@danfranks8093]

Do you have a video of how you got into this profession? That would be interesting.

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

Thank you again for all that you provide to all of us out here on the frontier! Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastetn Arizona

[@michaelsnell4034]

Yeah. I have the troybilt trimmers for the changeable heads. They have the 3 nipple bulbs.

[@ronchappel4812]

I've been out of small engine repair for several decades,so this brings back a lot of memories! It's surprising how little has changed. Do cheap line trimmers still use the worst quality fuel hose in existence😄? I occasionally fix neighbors machines and that's been the issue 90% of the time

[@markboyce1001]

I learn a lot from you, thank you, there are a few channels on KZbin and they are all good, my preference is watching your channel, I like the way you explain in detail what the problem is, and how to solve it.

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Dang. I learned something again. Thanks, Bri! And you are on time with the borescope deal. I ordered it, and got an extra 20% off. So, $39.98 + tax. Chose free shipping.

[@dcbacon1]

My Craftsman snow blower's primer bulb puffs air into the float bowl, causing the gas jet to squirt gas into the intake manifold. It may last longer than others because it doesn't touch gas. AND, just like you said, the reason I had to service it was a clogged carb. I added a shutoff valve so I can avoid this. (Sta-Bil failed me) HEY, how can we get your subscriber count up? You deserve the credit!

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[@thegammas]

Love all your videos and advice! Thank you! Also just order that endoscope you recommended. Looking forward to peering into my vintage mercury 100hp outboards, plumbing, etc etc

[@stevepelino5986]

Great video explaining the ins and outs of the primer bulb. Thank you!!

[@LoftechUK]

9:21 great advice and I’m sticking to it 😂

[@dannydanielson9257]

Just love your direct informative style and buckets of knowledge. Greetings from South Africa.

[@georgepretnick4460]

Great video. I've wondered about sizes and brands of primer bulbs. PLEASE do a video like this specifically on fuel line sizes and types.

[@ahjohnson3720]

I agree, that would be very helpful!

[@OldMysticFantasist]

Thanks for this explanation! I'm one of those who (for 30+ years) assumed backwards & never traced hoses or researched enough to know the primer bulb sucks through the carb instead of blows into it. 😂

[@jamessharier7529]

Thank you great video, when it warms up here in Ohio in a month or so, I’ll get this video back out and review all my two strokes per your videos❤️❤️🙏🏽

[@hickorystx]

Thanks Bre! Another quality resource video. Well explained and easy to follow. Really do appreciate what you put forth in your tutorials!!!😊

[@gergemall]

Thank you. Much continued success.❤

[@edwinbickerstaff2498]

Just replaced the primer bulb in my 20+ yo FujiRobin blower. Broke into pieces when I pushed it. Walbro carb used the small size bulb which is the same size as the one I had to replace in my 35 yo FujiRobin line trimmer about 5 years ago. Blower is a 4 cycle and the trimmer is a 2 cycle.

[@asennon]

Just yesterday I was looking through your Videos to find this .

[@DugatDizzyLizzys]

HI Chickanic I had a customer who brought in his strimmer he had fitted a bulb to. It was the wrong size as he needed a smaller one. The thing was he fitted it and ended up bending the plate. A few tap to flatten it and the correct bulb fitted solve his problem. A most helpful video, even I learnt something. Short suck, long blow. Saves me from putting my finger over the end and pressing the bulb to find which is which.

[@victorreyna43]

Ha, worked on that Troy Bilt TB685ec with the 3 prongs.

[@freda1078]

Thank you for your time and effort. Your videos make life less of a hassel.

[@MishaDaBear]

Our local shops are all now charging a $5 search fee with an additional $5 fee if you don't have your model and serial numbers ready or have the tool with you and that search is dependent on it being on your file. So I turn I go in with pics of the serial tag and the part diagram with part number(s) John Deere fees are $9.99 for each part

[@MishaDaBear]

Unfortunately it makes the home depot fix it repower kit cheap!

[@gd5956]

Thanks for the heads up

[@robmatthews7972]

Lots of great information, many times in the past I wish I knew - some of us learned the hard way. I found that filters that are full of water will not let the bulb pull gasoline to the carburetor.

[@happyyardservice2914]

Genius and easy to remember, short sucks. Thank you. I almost always put these on backwards. lol

[@d.t.4523]

Thank you, keep working.

[@mrcryptozoic817]

On my 30 year old Murray, the primer bulb won't rebound after pushing. Thanks for the info. I'll take it off and try a new one.

[@billbaber6653]

Good info chick all my Stihl stuff has them.

[@timtweet8149]

Happy belated Valentine's Day Bre! Great video. I saved it for future reference. Thanks

[@josephgoodroe]

Thank you for being you.

[@liljoeii6091]

Thank you for the info and thank you for the video

[@wanderer418]

I just replaced the primer bulb last summer on my late 70's early 80's 3.5 hp Briggs Murray push mower

[@MrTimEarl]

GOOD MORNING BRE !! ORDERED A BORE A SCOPE THIS MORNING..... THANKS AGAIN !!

[@paulbowers4511]

Hi this is Paul Bowers and I wanted to know when you going to go to your new shop and get it going and I really like your show I really can get into what you're saying and I appreciate all the help you give me and I have a saying if you're as busy as you are you're busier than a cat in a sandbox after eating a bar of Excellence and I hope you get a good kick out of that

[@Ballroomblitz255]

Thanks for the heads up on the Depstech scope, was looking for one for the last while and thanks to you was able to pick up a good little unit and save $20 at the same time. Thank you for saving me some money and for the recommendation on the one to buy. Cheers Blitz

[@Halscamp]

Well, I am 66 years old and have worked on many mowers and snow blowers over the years and never really thought about the flow direction but always assumed it was sucking from tank and blowing into carb - boy was I wrong, Thanks for the info

[@bobbynash282]

Good morning 🌞 from Alabama Bre. Thanks, seems these like to bust on me. Anything you do is helping an very welcome. Have a great weekend.

[@Chickanic]

Thanks!

[@tedsmith4353]

Great job. Have a best friend that had JB weld on one saw and a tape on another saw. didn't understand what the prob was.

[@joem807]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing!

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Thank very much for your great information, it really helps me ❤❤❤❤🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@maitajack]

Increadible useful advise. Many thanks😊

[@bodeans59]

Another great video! Thanks for posting

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

I've had my trimmer for over 25 years and olny put one on it,there tough.

[@depstech]

Great video. Thank you for featuring us! 👍

[@diegovd7215]

Thanks Bre, you rock!

[@freecycling6687]

This was a great primer!

[@jimbrewer2893]

Those black bulbs are the best.

[@dennisthatcher4384]

Big help, thanks.

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Super genius, you did it again.

[@Chickanic]

Thanks again!

[@reohomebound]

Thank you !

[@mikecollins8241]

Always take a photo (with your phone) of the "build plate" with your make, model and serial number, with you when going looking for parts.. much easier then bringing the machine ;) Where I live, that means taking photo and going inside to search online.. lol

[@badbob]

Bre, I have had priming issue with my four stroke brigs walk behind mower where it turned out to be the O ring gasket in the carburetor bulb. Replaced it and it primed like new again.

[@markcole6475]

What’s irritating is the concept of a primer bulb is super simple….manufactures always complicate everything! 😅

[@Chickanic]

Ain't that the truth!

[@Ubotit_Unaymit]

This comment reminds me of changing the headlights on my wife's Subaru.

[@gergemall]

Love your tutorials.

[@gergemall]

Super helpful

[@jeffreynsithole9705]

I got a carb that have 3 holes 2 on the sides n 1 on the top so I don't know how reconnect the pipes

[@canoetipper019]

so...a primer on primers...nice! Cheers

[@JohnR9965]

My mind is in total gutter with this one…..but informative for sure…lol😂😂

[@robertmailhos8159]

It's.prime time to make a video on this matter of the primer bulb 😂😂 Bre

[@WillOldfield-tu3eg]

I have the three prong purge I needed to know where the went!

[@rollling7523]

Primer Bulbs are amazing cos they come frum China.

[@cabman86]

I've worn out machines before the primer bulb went bad. I take the carbs off for parts for the other machines.

[@DebbieDent-f7n]

Very helpful thank you cheers from AUSTRALIA

[@kbittorf335]

Great information! Appreciated👍

[@beanolatte2682]

Great video! Just ordered a scope.

[@STho205]

I finally had to replace the one on my 22year old Tecumseh push mower. It still worked even after it cracked all the way around...but finally the top fell off. $6 and a super easy snap ring replacement. No need to remove anything but the metal bulb ring itself...which you destroy popping it loose. They always come woth a new one.

[@johnellis7971]

Ugh.....my buddy brought me one of those Troy Bilt 4-strokes you talked about with the 3-port purge bulb. Rotted lines and cracked bulb. Thanks to a bunch of trial and error I finally got it but that was the very reason for watching your video.

[@Chickanic]

I wish I had one for demonstration, but I only saw a very few at my shop. And yes, the fuel ports makes zero sense to me. Why would they even do that? LOL

[@Tiersmoke92555]

Question, when did small engine mechanics stop working on small engines? I decided to take my collection of saws, trimmer, and backpack to be tuned and serviced for the season. All of the local shops told me "No we don't work on that" with the variant of tool or brand being the excuse.

[@grifonks]

I'm in your boat Bree, when the unit arrives at my shop it usually has a new primer bulb and a new spark plug in it. So I start with 2 or 3 tests, dribble fuel in the intake, if no start remove plug and check for flooding. If it starts after I dry it out or if it fires on a dribble I test the fuel line at the filter, then test the primer bulb with a vac and pressure pump

[@johnbrown9003]

Another informative video Bre!! Thanks.

[@kencurtis228]

TY for Sharing

[@deelowe3]

I tore my entire engine apart on my husqvarna trimmer b/c I refused to believe the check valve in the primer bulb failed. Turned out that WAS the issue. I was so pissed. Those things never fail!!

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank s

[@ksk101963]

I love the updated Walboro primer bulbs and will use them from now on because of how they are made as well as the diaphragms they make so I don't have to replace them after they go bad

[@danielkingshott2659]

Good timing, the 30 year old brush cutter I bought at a yard sale has a cracked bulb.

[@happyyardservice2914]

I bought you Endoscope today, so make sure you get credit.

[@kevinpickard9212]

Love this channel.

[@jasonbabila6006]

I had to replace a cracked priming bulb on a Briggs three years ago and it was definitely easy.

[@mvblitzyo]

Most excellent information thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise Joe

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Thanks for the tech tips. I already follow you on FB.

[@DominicChristadore]

Hi chicken, I hope you see this because I was just watching one of your or lawnmower, restorations and you had a carburetor apart and in the carburetor you found that dark brown varnish gooey sticky stuff best thing to clean out with is a half inch paintbrush and lack of thinner you can put that on anything except for plastic or rubber and even if you put it on plastic and rubber and blow it right off it’ll it’ll be OK but you can’t let it sit It will war and destroy the plastic. Good luck. Love you.

[@Grandpasrcbarn]

excellent video

[@tacticalofficer6103]

Thank you !!!!!