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15-30 minutes
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.
Primer Bulb 188-17-1
OEM part for: Walbro, Weed Eater
Part Number: 188-17-1
$6.68
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- Outer Dia: 0.660
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 26 machines
Weed Eater
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 188-16-1, 188-16
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The original primer bulb was cracked and unusable. The bulb was easy to replace and along with new fuel line and a filter it runs again. It was a very easy fix. - Thanks
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May 12, 2022
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this part did its job priming the gas from the fuel tank. thanks for stocking this item. it keeps our landfills from overflowing with another broken appliance, machine, or piece of equipment. you should use this as a marketing tool.
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September 25, 2021
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Had the right part I was looking for. Descriptions of parts were very comprehensive. Part shipped very fast. Customer service excellent. Highly recommended
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Will this primer bulb work for a FL25 weed Eater?
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asked on 2022-04-16
Hello Richard, thank you for writing. Our research indicates it will fit the FL26 but not the FL 25. For the Fl25, you will need to purchase the Carburetor 530071635. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Primer bulb was cracked and tank leaked.
Andrew - June 4, 2017
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Changed the primer blub and the gas tank. Easy!
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Hedge clipper would not crank
Jim - December 21, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Used screwdriver to remove primer bulb and mounting plate. Inserted new bulb into plate and reattached with screws. Tested by cranking hedge trimmer. Worked like new.
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Primer bulb old and cracked
Ron - June 8, 2017
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Unscrewed the primmer base, and removed the old primmer. Installed the new primmer in the base and screwed the base to the carburetor
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Primer bulb broke.
Arthur - February 25, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
I removed the old broken primer bulb by unscrewing the two screws holding the capture clamp. Removed the old primer and inserted the new ptimer bulb. Replaced the screws holding the clamp and tightened them. Tried the primer and it worked as it should.
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It needed all new parts for my sthil trimmer carb primer button starter coil with new spark plug it wasn't running well but it sure is now thanks I will use yall again when I need new parts
Zachary - September 16, 2022
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Screw driver n n a wrench n I got em all replaced thanks yall it went well
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Engine would not run.
Billy - February 9, 2019
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
After seeing engine ignition working properly, suspected a fuel problem. Removed carburetor, got model number and ordered repair kit. Cleaned outside and all internal ports of carb. with carb. cleaner. Installed new parts and reassembled carb. Installed carb. on blower. Problem solved.
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Primer leaking gas
reginald - March 9, 2017
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed the primer bulb base and the old primer bulb.
Installed the new primer bulb to the base , then screwed down the base.
Installed the new primer bulb to the base , then screwed down the base.
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Old primer bulb cracked, leaking gas.
Tedmund - September 20, 2017
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1. Cleaned all dirt from around the old bulb with a soft brush.
2. Removed the screws and the plate holding the old bulb.
3. Set the new bulb in place.
4. Replaced the original plate and the screws.
5. Primed the engine and it started perfectly with no leaks.
2. Removed the screws and the plate holding the old bulb.
3. Set the new bulb in place.
4. Replaced the original plate and the screws.
5. Primed the engine and it started perfectly with no leaks.
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Carb was plugged up
David - June 15, 2016
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
I disassembled the carburetor, cleaned it, reassembled it.
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