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    May 18, 2009, 06:14 PM
    Primer bulb sticking
    2 cycle weedeater (craftsman) pushing in primer bulb and it stays in, will not prime. Any suggestions?
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    May 19, 2009, 07:38 AM

    You have a gummy clog in your fuel line or carb. The bulb does not pop back out because it is facing suction due to the clog. Unless I miss my guess you need to start disassembling and cleaning both the carb and the fuel lines, use SeaFoam or other good carb cleaner.
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