Replacing Primer Bulb

[Gemmi]

on a push mower. How do you do it?

 

[Ken King]

What type of motor, B&S, Tecumseh, etc. or mower make?

 

[huntr1]

On my Lawnboy, I had to remove the motor cover/gas tank, then remove the primer bulb and primer fitting from underneath (snap fitting) and then simply reverse the process to reinstall. Took longer to get the tank off than it did to do the primer replacement.

 

[Tikibar]

On my Lawnboy, I had to remove the motor cover/gas tank, then remove the primer bulb and primer fitting from underneath (snap fitting) and then simply reverse the process to reinstall. Took longer to get the tank off than it did to do the primer replacement.

That's how I changed out mine. My mower is has lost alot of it's power though. Would like to get a new one but i'm kind of cheap. any suggestions for a self propelled model if I do get a new one?​

 

[Gemmi]

What type of motor, B&S, Tecumseh, etc. or mower make?

Murray 3.5 HP w/ Briggs & Stratton engine.

 

[Ken King]

Murray 3.5 HP w/ Briggs & Stratton engine.

The bulb should be held in with a plastic clip ring. Squeeze the clip releases and remove the ring, the bulb should then easily come out of the housing and can be replaced.

To be sure does it look like this? http://www.briggsandstratton.com/images/bsshop/100/100_5084D_PrimerBulb_inset.jpg

 

[huntr1]

That's how I changed out mine. My mower is has lost alot of it's power though. Would like to get a new one but i'm kind of cheap. any suggestions for a self propelled model if I do get a new one?​

Get one with a Briggs or Honda engine. NOT a Tecumseh motor.

Try to find one where the self propelled is activated vial a full width bail handle like the saftey stop handle, as opposed to the type that is activated by a handle like the hand brake on a bicycle. I have a Troybilt from Lowes. Briggs motor. Bicycle brake handle self propelled. Love the mower, it starts within 3 pulls every spring and 1st after that till I put it away for the winter. Only thing I'd change is the previously mentioned handle.

 

[DoWhat]

Murray 3.5 HP w/ Briggs & Stratton engine.

Didn't Murry go out of business?

 

[Ken King]

Didn't Murry go out of business?

Murry might have but Murray still seems to be around and they have a parts site. Murray Lawnmower Parts

 

[DoWhat]

Murry might have but Murray still seems to be around and they have a parts site. Murray Lawnmower Parts

Thanks for the link Ken.
I need brake parts for the Murray Go-cart.

 

[Ken King]

Thanks for the link Ken.
I need brake parts for the Murray Go-cart.

Glad I could help.

 

[itsbob]

on a push mower. How do you do it?

Take off the old one, but on the new one.


You're welcome.

 

[Gemmi]

The bulb should be held in with a plastic clip ring. Squeeze the clip releases and remove the ring, the bulb should then easily come out of the housing and can be replaced.

To be sure does it look like this? http://www.briggsandstratton.com/images/bsshop/100/100_5084D_PrimerBulb_inset.jpg

Yes it does. But now i don't have to do it because someone fixed it for me.

 

[Gemmi]

Take off the old one, but on the new one.


You're welcome.

Well, I know that. I just didn't know how to do it.

 

[Gemmi]

Didn't Murry go out of business?

They did. This is an older mower I guess.

 

[Gemmi]

I tried it out and it runs great. I didn't ask what all he did. I see he put a new primer bulb on and put more oil in it. He also sharpened the blade. I cut half the grass and hope to finish up tomorrow after work.