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Hi all, I bit the bullet and replaced the primer bulb assembly and it fired right up. Couldn't really tell if it was warped, but it must have been just enough to make the seal incomplete. I never did replace the carb.

Fuel bowl is clean

There is only 1 way to put the gasket on. There is a plastic form exactly the same as the gasket. The primer bulb looks exactly the same as the one I replaced. I didn't look into the carb at that time as gas was going everywhere. I used my air compressor. Will try again a bit more gently to see...

I did blow out the hole, installed 2 gaskets on the primer assembly. It started up and ran fine, but would not start again. When I blew out the hole gas flew all over the place, so I'm guessing it started because of that. It seems I'm no further ahead. I really don't see or hear any fuel moving...

Here's where I'm at. Cleaned up the cylinder head and reinstalled. Replaced the primer bulb & new gasket, but I still don't hear or see any gas movement. I have a new carb to install, but I figured the bulb would be the game changer. Could it be the bulb plate instead?

I see no action whatsoever. Usually I can hear the gas moving thru the line.

Thanks all. I will get the cylinder cleaned up, but what next? Replace the carb & the primer bulb cover/assembly?

Is this cylinder head my problem?

Did anything feel different when you were trying to start it?

Yes, it turns over when I pull the cord. I removed the muffler & other than a bit sooty it looks ok. Tried to start it, but no success.

I check the spark today and yes there is a spark. Will do the starting fluid in carb test next. Update: no go with gas in carb.

Here is what I have done so far, to no avail. Oil level good, new spark plug, removed carb & check all orifices/float, removed the coil & cleaned(no rust, it was shiny}, checked primer bulb(there was some debris behind the bulb at the screen), fuel moving well through the line & into the carb...

It's a Craftsman Model 944.363201 with a Briggs 125K02 0253-E1 036061657

One thing I forgot to mention is that when I prime the gas none comes through. Usually I can hear it squirting in.

Thank you for the snide reply. It just got away from me.

Hi all, I was using this mower on a slight incline when it died. I checked the oil and there was very little in the reservoir. This one burns a little oil routinely. If I ran it dry is it for sure dead? I checked the carb and cleaned all the orifices, Installed 2 gaskets at the breather(from YT...

I purchased this trimmer in May 2014 and absolutely loved it. Run time was great for my 1/2 acre, it was light enough for me, and did a great job. Now on my 4th season, no power. How do you find out if it is the battery or the charger? When the battery goes on the charger I get the normal...

Hi all, I have a Toro Wheelhorse 12-38XL rider and as I was about to install the battery I saw the clutch cable broken in 2 where the battery box goes. I do recall the clutch making a weird clanging noise last summer. My question is about the install. From the parts diagram I see on page 8 the...

Hi all, I have had this generator for quite a few years and I have always had a hard time starting it. It would take upwards of 50 pulls to get it to go, but it would usually go and be fine. This year it have gone thru the motions and nothing. I have used new fuel, checked to spark plug and...

Model 944.368150 Tecumseh engine 143.985504. Pull cord rips out of my hands on every 3rd or 4th pull only. 2 or 3 clean pulls first but no firing. Had it running this spring just ok. When I let the safety bar go it sounds like something hitting metal on metal. Under deck seems clear of...

My neighbour has a 1990 JD rider he says he wants to get rid of. It cranks but does not turn over. My guess is that it just needs a tune up and we'd be away, but am I getting into more than I bargained for? I'm up for the challenge.

Hi all, Been using it all summer and even up to last week and now today I pulled the cord and the engine does nothing but sound like and 80 year old chain smoker. Any ideas where to start?

Some days I get 30 mins cutting and other times only 5 mins.It sputters alot and runs rough until it finally stalls. Feels like running out of gas. So I'm either looking at an ignition coil or a fuel issue. The fuel filter has gas in it, but can't really see if it is moving or not. I have...

Hi all, I've got a 1995 Toro Wheelhorse that's been a great machine but lately has been nickle and dime-ing me to death. Just put a couple hundred bucks in for the deck/spindle repair. Seems to be using a bit of oil and lately after I have been running it for about a half to 3/4 of an hour, it...

Hi all, In the last 2 weeks when I engage the blades on my Toro Wheelhorse (Model 71184-1995) they are sounding rough and noisy like something is loose. The blades themselves are fastened tightly. When I disengage the blades and turn off the mower I can hear something still turning. The belt is...

So I got under and cleaned all the "stuff" out from beneath the wheel housing. Took apart the wheel to see what was going on. Nothing seemed out of place and the parts are clean and in good shape. Not sure however, how the right wheel becomes engaged. The left wheel is fine. Also, is there a...

Could a cracked breather gasket cause a mower to use oil and smoke grey/white? It's model # 944.363201 Craftsman with a B&S engine.

Toro Wheelhorse XL12-38. Had an issue earlier this summer with mower not starting and ended up cleaning the carb and replacing the broken gasket directly behind the carb.Tested with multimeter and it showed a charge. Charged the battery anyway (not convinced it was dead) since it wasn't getting...