Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I have a Tecumseh gas lawn mower, given to me, and I've changed the spark plug and put in new air filter, oil, and gas....only to find out that the primer bulb is broken. Can I get this part and install it myself? And if so does anyone have instructions to help me do this? Linda

the primer bulb is very easy to replace, if u look in at the bulb u will see a metal clip it just pushes in to keep the bulb tight so just get a pick and pry it out and push the new bulb and clip in. u can get then at any local parts place

Post the model number of your engine.  That way,  we could produce a part number and a picture of the correct primer bulb.

Friiy

I have a similar  problem, but after taking the bulb off or out,  I noticed this check ball inbedded in the outer channel. Is this ball supposed to move freely or is it permanent. I can't seem to get my primer/bulb  to squirt.. The check ball in the middle is ok and I cleaned & blew out the rest of the carb. Any suggestions...