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Gas models that start will a pull rope include a primer bulb to deliver a gas and air mixture to the carburetor to start the engine. Primer bulbs that have cracks or tears in them need replacing to start a gas leaf blower.
There are different types of gasoline primer bulbs, all of which contain various types of valves inside. Sometimes these bulbs become so hard it`s difficult to squeeze them; sometimes even though you can squeeze them, they pump poorly, if at all.
Once the engine is running, the feed pump produces a suction that draws fuel through the bulb valves. Without the fuel coming in through the bulb, this feed pump cannot work properly. The use of the primer bulb is therefore crucial.
Marine fuel primer bulbs are available in three sizes for 1/4″, 5/16″ and 3/8″ inch fuel hoses.
The primer bulb is generally placed close to the engine, and usually downstream of any fuel filters or water-separtors. Many new engines are delivered without a fuel disconnect fitting, and instead just provide a short stub of fuel line from the engine cowling. This makes a natural place to connect a primer bulb.
Primer bulbs do not work well if there is lots of air and no fuel. I spent over one hour getting my new boat primed. You might try running the hose and bulb to a can of gas (lots of things can go bad with can of gas, be careful) and see if the motor will fill and firm up the bulb.
Toro Primer Bulb (66-7460)
Press the primer bulb a handful of times to prime the engine – some models will require three or four pulls while others will need at least five or six. Place the leaf blower on the ground so that it`s secure.
Primer bulbs do not work well if there is lots of air and no fuel. I spent over one hour getting my new boat primed. You might try running the hose and bulb to a can of gas (lots of things can go bad with can of gas, be careful) and see if the motor will fill and firm up the bulb.
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I have a Yard Broom 2 170 mph blower. what is the oil- gas mixture ratio?
ANSWER : The proper mix for this blower is 40:1
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Homelite yard blower won’t start
ANSWER : 1st how old is the gas and 2nd how long did it sit for since you last used it? If there was any old fuel left in before now (more than 14 days) than it is possible your carb needs cleaning. If it’s less than 14 days then you might want to check the compression. IF you have good compression, then you might want to take it to a service center to have it diagnosed.
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I have a homelite yardvark blower and I want to change the fuel filter. How do I change the fuel filter? Yardvark runs fine at beginning, but begins to run eradicatly after a short time. What’s the problem?
ANSWER : How do you change fuel filter and where is it on a Homelite Yard Broom 2?
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Hard to crank and to keep running – Homelite 'Yard Broom' Leaf Blower
ANSWER : These machines are not maintenance free like some car batteries claim to be. The require care and tuneups just like your car or mower does. This most likely is a fuel delivery issue and if the unit has any age on it, the time has most likely come to rebuild the carb or at least replace the diaghrams with a kit. The machine may have other issues too, so start at the fuel filter in the tank, observe the condition of the fuel lines and check inside the carb for gum,dirt, and/or varnish. Clean the miniature screen inside the carb and spray the carb internals with a non-flammable brake cleaner aerosol spray.
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I have a Homelite YARD BROOM II 170 mph Blower.what is the oil to gas ratio?
ANSWER : I usually mix at 50:1 useing klotz two stroke oil,or 44:1,klotz is high performance zynthetic oil,also has nice sweet smell when running,keeps the neighbors from complaints on bad smell.
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Is it possible to replace a primer bulb on a homelite blower?
ANSWER : The bulb repair kit can be purchased a home depot or lowes, or whatever is close to your home. These can be replaced fairly easy. It is usually prongs on the backside that hold the bulb in. After pressing these the bulb will come out of the housing and disconnect the tubing from the bulb. It a good idea to replace tubing when doing this, the tubing is rotted or dried out and eventually cracks. Keep in mind where the tubing goes. One will feed from the gas tank and the other will feed the carb.
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My primer bulb cracked, can I replace it? – Homelite Consumer Products Backpack Blower/Vac, Carb
ANSWER : Yes, in fact event he DIY centers have parts like that available off the shelf or ACE Hardware. You will need the specific model number to ensure you get the right part or bring the old part with you.
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Why won’t the Prime bulb fill on blower and how to fix?
ANSWER : YOU HAVE THE PRIMER BULB HOOK UP WRONG TRY CHANGING THE FUEL LINES
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