Can you bypass a primer bulb?
No, it won’t work depending on the engine design. Without going into details the primer bulb forces fuel to the carb jets and not the engine directly. It also forces pressure and vacuum. Without the bulb your carb will be flooded on a permanent basis.
What happens if primer bulb is cracked?
When the primer bulb isn’t working, it may be a problem with the bulb itself, with the fuel lines that feed fuel to the bulb or both. When they’ve hardened and cracked, they let in air, which makes it impossible to draw the fuel into the carburetor properly.
How do I know if my primer bulb is bad?
Either the engine randomly runs out of fuel and dies. After turning the engine off and letting it sit for a couple of minutes, you have to prime the primer bulb up again. Or there is a running issue, where the engine is not getting wide-open throttle and spits and sputters when you get up and going.
How do you change the primer bulb on a Poulan Pro?
How to Replace the Primer Bulb on a Poulan Chainsaw (Model P3314)
- Let’s get started. REMOVING THE PRIMER BULB [top] 1.
- Remove the top cover.
- Remove the starter assembly.
- Remove the air filter housing.
- Remove the carburetor.
- Remove the purge bulb.
- INSTALLING THE NEW PRIMER BULB [top] 7.
- Install the purge bulb.
Should my primer bulb have hole?
Forum Newbie the no hole primer is used when the primer is part of the carb itself. Yes the carb bowl vents through the primer hole on the engines with the primer mounted on the air cleaner. It is very common for the air cleaner backing plate, to warp were it mounts to the carb, and if it doesn’t seal, when not prime.
Is a primer bulb supposed to have a hole in it?
Forum Newbie the no hole primer is used when the primer is part of the carb itself. Yes the carb bowl vents through the primer hole on the engines with the primer mounted on the air cleaner.
