This is an original Craftsman part for use with Lawn Mowers. The carburetor primer bulb circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting. The most common reasons for replacing the primer bulb are when the engine leaks gas or won't start. This part is sold individually. The tools that you will need to replace the carburetor primer bulb is an 8mm socket or nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver and a Phillips-head screwdriver.
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I used a screwdriver to help pop what was left of the old bulb and it\'s plastic retaining ring loose, then used a needle nose plier to pull it out. Used the same flat head screwdriver to push the new one into place.
1. removed air filter and cover.
2. removed primer base.
3. removed carburetor and gaskets
4. cleaned old gaskets from engine.
5. Installed new carburetor and gasket.
6. Installed new primer base, replaced because I wanted all new parts.
7. Installed new air filter and cover.
8. Primed and pulled
... Read morerope, started on 2nd pull ran like new.
1. Remove motor from lawn mower.
2. Clean outside of motor.
3. Remove flywheel, carburetor, muffler, spark plug and all brackets.
4. Remove sump bolts and sump from motor.
5. Remove connecting rod bolts and rod cap.
6. move piston to top of cylinder.
7. Remove crankshaft.
8. Clean old oil from ins
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9. Replace two each oil seals on motor housing and sump cover.
10. Lubricate all journals on new crankshaft and two oil seals and insert into motor.
11. Reconnect connecting rod and torque to 100 in. lbs.
12. Install camshaft aligning two marks on camshaft gear with one dot on crankshaft gear.
13. Install governor to line up with governor lever.
14. coat sump gasket with Permatex and install on sump surface.
15. Install sump and torque bolts to 90 in. lbs.
16. Install flywheel with key and torque nut to 55 ft. lbs.
17. Install spark coil with a gap of 0.007 to 0.009\" between coil and flywheel.
18. Resemble carburetor, muffler, spark plug and all brackets.
19. Assemble motor into the mower base, tighten bolts and install the blade.
Note:
If you know your piston, cylinder and valves are Ok you do not have to remove the head or the valve cover. This saves a lot of time for the overhaul. This was the case for my motor and it is working great.
Removed air cleaner assembly from carburetor
Replaced primer
Cleaned off old gasket
Replaced with new gasket, used a mix of graphite and oil as sealant
Installed new filter and housing
Added gas, no leaks, pumped primer and started engine.
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Lawn mower not in use for 10 years +, needed over all repairs
Replace carburetor, primer ball, cleaned engine grime,air filter and replaced cutting blade. save $650.00 by not purchasing a new lawn mower. the service and assistance was outstanding and helpful.thank you to all your team
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Primer bulb was cracked and torn. I could not not prime the carb.
Removed the air cleaner housing which held the primer bulb using a 10mm socket. Used a screw driver to release the retainer clip from the breather housing which held in the primer bulb. pulled out the bulb and clip. Inspected the clip for chips and cracks to see if it needed replacement, it was in good condition. I then cleaned out th
... Read moree oriface for the bulb and lightly lubed it with a touch of oil. Pushed the primer bulb in place followed by the retainer clip. Put the air breather back on with the new carb gasket, carb side, new paper filter and then the prefilter. Tested the new primer bulb and the engine started on the second try. a clear success.
It was very simple and straight forward.
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Mower had an old air filter, needed a new air filter gasket and primer bulb.
Removed the air filter and assembly, replaced the new assembly and primer bulb along with new air filter assembly gasket. Installed the new air filter, primed the carburetor bulb three times and the mower started right up.
Took off the housing and air cleaner assembly. Disconnected the fuel lines and throttle cable. Took apart the carburetor and used carb cleaner to clean out the old gas. Put the carburetor back together, and reassembled the motor.
1. Removed carburetor from mower
2. Removed and replaced the needle and seat
3. replaced gaskets
4. reinstalled carburetor
5. Started up mower. Works like a charm.
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