I have a weed eater feather light that will not run. The primer bulb has a sizable crack in it but I'm still able to make it prime but it won't run. Is the crack in the primer bulb keeping it from running or do I have another problem?

Also, does anyone have a link for weed eater parts? The primer bulb is my only problem thus far Id like to order another.


Thanks in advance

Yes that can affect it...
You can go to the weedeater site.. but most places like ace hardware... Lowe's, walmart sell these things and have the little parts for them... was it running OK before the crack appeared or?

I have the same problem right now. I went threw everything I never saw the crack or anything it was so small.. I replaced the fuel filter cleaned out the carb... adn used a bulb off the other weedeater and then it fired up! I am about 99 percent that it's the primer bulb that is keeping it from running. And sorry no I don't have a link. But goodluck! Let me know how it goes

Guess the poster missed the part about this site is for plants, not tools. Yes, the bulb will prevent you from starting. I can only guess that it appears to you that you can prime but maybe not completely. I have seen them at ACE or Weed eater parts and trimmer parts and string trimmer parts (http://www.m-and-d.com/weed_eater_trimmer_parts.html)

I also have the same issue-- and cannot find a replacement bulb-- any help is appreciated!

Just go to ace hard ware the ( primer bulb ) is only $ 5.00

You can even go to wally world for the same price

Will not start.primer bulb was not filling up.I put a new one on.not starting.I did see a thin plastic like paper under primer bulb. Could that not be working.it looks like it pulls the gas in

When you prime the bulb it sucks gas from the tank with the small tube, any excess gassed pumped will be fed back to the carb via the big tube leading to the tank. If you prime it and the bulb stays pushed down, then you have a clog or kink. To fix , pull the small tube out of the tank through the fill hole. Pull off the filter on the end and put the tube back in the tank. If it primes, your fuel filter was clogged. If it still won't prime check the hose going to the carb and make sure isn't clogged or kinked.(take of carb and blow in it). If that doesn't fix it take off the bulb from the carb with two screws. The bulb assembly will come off too(rectange metal thing) Take off the two black gaskets, be careful with them. Take off hoses from carb and bulb asembly. Blow carb cleaner in all holes and over surface. Put back together.
If the carb won't prime and the bulb isn't staying depressed. Then you might have a bad bulb or carb gaskets. Make sure hoses are not cracked, cloged, or pinched.