I have searched literally for years on how to replace the primer bulb on my Briggs & Stratton and yours was the first one that actually worked. My primer bulb had a tear and it would take me forever to get the mower started. All the other videos I saw couldn’t tell me how to replace the bulb properly. I thought I had to take the entire casing off. Your replacement method exactly matched my mower & now my lawn mower is starting again. Thanks.
@UrbanCheese709
6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, I picked up a mower from the curb, the primer bulb was completely shredded. Thanks to your video I purchased the right one & the mower started right up.
@carlschnackel3051
5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to thank you for the information on this video. I had purchased the bulb last fall, but wasn't in any hurry to do the repair, because I wasn't going to need the mower until spring anyway. After watching the video, I checked my mower and the part I purchased... Murphy's Law in action. Of course it's the wrong one. lol. I needed one without the hole and the one I purchased was an "outy". Oh well, back to the hardware store... BTW... One of the other videos I watched, instead of pushing it back in "carefully" with screwdrivers, suggested that we use a 17mm socket instead. Put the socket over the bulb and push on the socket. It worked for him. Just an idea, and seemed like a good one, since I would probably poke the screwdriver through the new bulb.
@axeman2525
5 жыл бұрын
excellent call, I really struggled getting it back in.
@hollyhamilton1297
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I did my homework and got this one done in about 15 minutes due to problem getting the bulb out. Works like a charm for a 25 year old Briggs and Stratton. Calgary., Canada
@barbarajessen8064
6 жыл бұрын
I love how you can admit to your mistakes and laugh at them because all of us DIYers make bobos, it’s just so must better when noone else is watching. But we can learn from each other and we know for “next time”. Thank you!
@keneisterbronbunger1618
4 жыл бұрын
Great! ,,,Having watched this stuptorial, now I know that buying the wrong part makes things so much more difficult! Maybe that's why they put both kinds of bulbs in the see through pack. Now you can return the one you don't need.
@poochie49
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip. I didn't know that the primer bulb base had to be pressed in flush to the plastic retainer.No wonder I couldn't get any priming. Thanks.
@jimjackson4256
11 ай бұрын
That is one of the more useful youtube videos i have seen in a while. I’d give you 2 thumbs up if i could. Thank you
@samcosmos119
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I will try it once I get the bulb
@bobw.991
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Of all the vids out there on how to install, none of them that I've seen said anything about they being standard, or the two types fitting most lawnmowers. I bought the wrong one, (mines an outy) I got from an auto store, and I was glad to come across your video, even though it was after the fact.
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
@Nathan Elliot flixportal =)
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3 жыл бұрын
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@kashtonray3198
3 жыл бұрын
@Nathan Elliot Glad I could help =)
@ccbest21
4 жыл бұрын
Thx for this info I was searching after replacing the bulb on both my mowers and they wouldn’t start. I knew I’d done something wrong. Sure enough I got the red bulbs with the hole thinking it was the right one. Now I have to search for the right one!
@billybadass601
6 жыл бұрын
WOW I WISH YOU WERE CLOSE BY! I honestly would come and shake your hand and give you a hug!! I propably broke about 5 primer bulbs.... thank you so much!
@wypapitjiity
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, greetings from England!
@kirkthebeerslinger
6 жыл бұрын
Just as an fyi. If your primer bulb is sticking in after priming and slowly returns out and/or your mower runs fine for a couple mins then quits but you notice the primer bulb gets sucked in again-bulb may be fine-you may have a film of dirt over the screen on your fuel line pick-up tube in the gas tank. Remove it and clean it off-this may be your problem and a $0 fix. Just be careful not to rip the diaphragm when separating the carb from fuel tank. If your mower is old and you haven't replaced the diaphragm-good time to do it as you have it apart already. You know your diaphragm is on its way out when your mower engine seems to be reving up and down. GL!
@axeman2525
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip, I thought it had to do with the auto choke spring tension, I'll have to try replacing the diaphragm, THANKS!.
@philwang9253
4 жыл бұрын
Why the unlikes?. Jealous, I guess. .. I thought you did the best one. 8 minutes but precise and very effective in explaining. I happen to wanting to replace one. While waiting for my "no hole bulb" i searched the web, yours is the best. No bullshits in dragging out the length
@axeman2525
4 жыл бұрын
I now realize the better the value of brevity, my goal is under 3 min. This lawnmower one was under 5 kzitem.info/news/bejne/kpV9mISanaKXlGU but my last one was only 2:20 and no talking kzitem.info/news/bejne/ybCr1Xivq5h4ioo
@CorbinAce
6 жыл бұрын
Mistake #01: BLOW/CLEAN all that dirt and crap off the mower BEFORE disassembly. How can you work on fuel inlet with a mountain of dirt all around. Mistake #04: note the white cup inside the bulb retainer. When you insert the bulb it has to slip over the cup to seal so the bulb will blow air inside the carb. A film of light oil inside the cup edge will help that happen easier and help with seating the retainer ring/clips. Some times the gasket will not seal around the groove where the air travels to the inside of the carb. You must make sure this is sealed/no air leaks. the bulb will not work if air leaks here. Just some friendly advise. Ask me how I know!
@markrandall1456
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I think this will help me identify the correct part and make the installation easier.
@bristol8042
4 жыл бұрын
....Thanks for the heads up, I have mine one to do...........
@pepin159
4 жыл бұрын
Wait, before you do anything, doesn't it occur to you to clean all that filthy gas tank prior to replacing the prime bulb?
@tejanoj3017
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info.
@dfields9511
5 жыл бұрын
Yep. And there is a difference between the red primer.bulb and the ones that are black. If you out a red primer bulb on one that is to take a black primer bulb . It will leak gas. The black primerbulb with out the hole is for the older Briggs Quattro engines
@axeman2525
5 жыл бұрын
hmmm, the home depot 2 pack were both black , one with a hole and one without.
@shadowsonthecheap8361
4 жыл бұрын
My primer bulb is quite new but stopped pumping without warning. I didn't have time to do a replacement or remove and check it as I needed to get the grass cut, so I took off the air filter and did the schoolboy trick of putting my finger over a drinking straw in the gas tank and withdrew some gas which I put straight into the carburettor where it normally gets to. Two goes of this was sufficient for me to start the engine and get the job done. Put Air filter back on when it started. Maybe might help someone out in an emergency
@leeisenberg
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Do you think the kind w/ the hole that blow air work as well?... I've got the newer, bigger type on a 21" Huskee from TSC. Thanks, - take care
@axeman2525
3 жыл бұрын
Only if the original bulb had a hole. If the primer bulb is attached the the carburetor then it cannot have a hole.
@marksthoughts4721
6 жыл бұрын
Sir, Great video. I am about to attempt mine. No hole. Any way looks like you took one for the team. Hopefully I make less mistakes doing this because of your video. Thanks, God Bless. Maybe I let ya know how I did if I can refind video and have time.
@axeman2525
2 жыл бұрын
HUGE MISTAKE!! I gave this 20year old lawnmower to my son in-law and bought a brand new "fuel efficient" mower with a Honda engine that failed , then a Briggs & Stratton engine, that failed!!! 3 new mowers in 3 months all went back. The new "fuel efficient" engines have tiny jets and can't handle gas more then 3 months old, or ethanol mixed in fuel. YEP, you got it the new "fuel efficient" are self destructive, the more fuel you save the older the fuel in your can gets, and gums up the carburetor! KEEP Your old mowers they can burn through anything!
@mklik4
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very informative. Question: I bought a lawn mower with Briggs & Stratton engine. As soon as I put gas in it it started leaking from the center hole in the bulb. Is it possible that someone put the wrong bulb? Is there any other way to know what bulb it needs?
@axeman2525
3 жыл бұрын
If its used and the bulb looks new than yes! If you bought it new , probably not likely
@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like the dry bulbs do a better job and are less likely to flood the carburator
@cherokeefiddler
7 жыл бұрын
How clever that they package the two (different) bulbs in the same package! So you probably can use one of them and the other is just to add to the price!
@axeman2525
7 жыл бұрын
Exactly and they are both black so they look identical. I screwed up and bought the wrong one online, and did not want to wait another week so bit the bullet and bought both.
@paulbillings1791
5 жыл бұрын
They are packed like this to profit off of people that don't know what they need. They need to make it a more expensive 3 pack,with one being cone shaped with an elastic chin strap.
@dustinwilliams6095
6 жыл бұрын
Thank u for this video !
@danellewillis6231
6 жыл бұрын
The primer bulb on my toro is the same one that’s been on it for a long time with no problems until recently. Suddenly it’s leaking gas from the hole. Why would that be?
@axeman2525
6 жыл бұрын
If your primer bulb is in a similar location to mine, between the gas tank and the air filter, you need to replace it with a non-hole primer bulb. look at it closely the nipple probably broke off the old bulb.
@andruwwilson8367
6 жыл бұрын
So when i pushed my bulb gas linked out but it is right next to the air filter and kind of far from the gas tank
@axeman2525
6 жыл бұрын
If its leaking anywhere around the bulb, replace the bulb
@ethanssmallengines3253
6 жыл бұрын
I have a 1986 Poulan pushmower and I bought a new carb off of EreplacmentParts.com and it cost about $37.99
@johnmoore8016
5 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you clean the gas tank first? That is what I always taught my men when they started to make the repairs to any equipment in the engine room.
@f3artails354
4 жыл бұрын
Is the lawn mower a craftsman or not
@axeman2525
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, its a Craftsman with a Briggs and Stratton motor, which is common to the vast majority of lawn mower brands.
@richiepickett9416
6 жыл бұрын
U just need to blow all that dirt out with an air compressor before u replace the “bulb” but great video
@dmwj2011
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like 2 great ideas!
@j.t.3627
3 жыл бұрын
🤔😉👍👌🖖
@ZombieDaveAZ
7 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Sorry you had so much trouble BUT this video shows the mistakes that any home DIY mechanic would could and can make. Well done and thanks for posting the video. Check out my channel if you want to skip some mistakes. 😉 Zombie Dave
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