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Primer Bulb 188-17-1
- Manufactured by:
- Walbro
- ERP Number:
- ERP9912187
- Part Number:
- 188-17-1
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Product Description
?This is a genuine OEM replacement part designed for use with Walbo carburetor. By pressing on the purge bulb, it will force fuel into the fuel line from the fuel tank into the carburetor. Once the carburetor is full of fuel, the excess fuel will be purged back into the tank in the fuel return line. At some time the primer will lose its elasticity or crack and need to be replaced. It is made out of rubber and it is sold individually.
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Customer Repair Instructions
All our customer repair instructions are solicited directly from other customers just like you who have purchased and replaced this exact part.
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I won\'t start only if I put gas stray to the carburetor then I saw the bulb was crack
Juan from New London, Connecticut
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- 188-17-1
Primer bulb was cracked and tank leaked.
Andrew from Imperial, Missouri
Trimmer would not keep running
John from Del Rio, Texas
Primer bulb old and cracked
Ron from Spring City, Utah
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- 188-17-1
Ignition Module connector broke and bulb was worn with cracks
Miles from Columbia, Missouri
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Fuel filter durty and purge bulb weak.
D from REDMOND, Rhode Island
blower was not getting gas
Raymond from corona, California
Primer Bulb was cracked from age and leaking fuel
Kenneth from Jacksonville, Arkansas
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
You will want to do this with the engine cold and with the priming bulb facing up and level. Also please note that the bracket that mounts the bulb to the carburetor will only fit one way. If you put it on backwards the screws will not line bac ... Read more k up properly.
I also replaced my \"bump\" string spool by hand. Mine had worn completely through. I had a hard time finding the right spool locally. eReplacement parts had exactly what I needed! Thanks.
Purge bulb was cracked allowing air to enter bulb
Joseph from CANANDAIGUA, New York
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- 188-17-1
Removed damaged purge bulb
Installed new purge bulb
Reinstalled purge bulb housing
Primer bulb broken
Todd from CYPRESS, Texas
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- 188-17-1
2. Removed broken primer bulb
3. Installed new primer bulb
4. Reinstalled hold down screws
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Model Cross Reference
Manufacturer Part Number: 188-17-1
| Brand | Model Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weed Eater | FL26 | Trimmer - Gas Trimmer |
| Weed Eater | SST | Trimmer - Gas Trimmer |
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