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Anyone know how to fix the priming bulb on a Yard Machines mower?

I have an 18 year old MTD Yard Machines push lawn mower with a Briggs and Stratton engine. It runs fine; once I can get it started. The only way I can get it to start is to remove the long bolt that holds the air cleaner on, and drip gasoline into the air cleaner. Pull the starter cord and it fires right up.

The normal starting procedure is to use the priming bulb. But it doesn't seem to work. When I push it, I hear 'whoosh, whoosh' as it pumps air. I should be hearing the ' goosh goosh' sound of gasoline. Anyone know if there is a simple fix for this?

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  • renpen
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    Sounds like the bulb is leaking air. Replace the bulb, they are only a couple of bucks at most any small engine repair shop. Take the old one with you so that you get the correct one.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    She doesn't have to fix you food get up and make her some dinner she is working hard and u should respect her for doing that. No one said a woman has to cook for her man. And cant you go to the store? I know you probably work but make easy way to support each other.

  • 8 years ago

    they are cheep and easy to replace

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