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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairToro Leaf Blower Primer Bulb Replacement #188-512-1
Toro Leaf Blower Primer Bulb Replacement #188-512-1
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$9.19Estimated Savings
$112.5003:35
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the primer bulb on a Toro leaf blower. The most common reasons for replacing the primer bulb are when the primer bulb is leaking or the engine won’t start.
All of the information for this primer bulb replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite, Echo, Tanaka, Ryobi, Toro, Husqvarna, Walbro, Green Machine, Craftsman
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, T25 Torx bit, needle-nose pliers
All of the information for this primer bulb replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite, Echo, Tanaka, Ryobi, Toro, Husqvarna, Walbro, Green Machine, Craftsman
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, T25 Torx bit, needle-nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the primer bulb on your leaf blower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now rotate the air filter cover mounting screw counter-clockwise to release the cover.
4
Pull off the air filter.
5
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screw to release the throttle cable retaining bracket.
6
Disconnect the throttle cable from the carburetor.
7
Next, unthread the bolts securing the filter housing and carburetor.
8
Use pliers to detach the gas tank fuel lines from the primer bulb and the carburetor – be prepared for some fuel to spill.
9
Pull the filter housing and carburetor away from the engine.
10
Release the retaining clamp and pull the primer bulb fuel line off of the carburetor.
11
Depress the tabs to detach the old primer bulb from the housing.
12
Prepare the new primer bulb for installation by transferring the fuel line from the old primer bulb to the new one.
13
Now insert the line through the hole in the housing and snap the new bulb into place.
14
Reattach the primer bulb fuel line to the carburetor.
15
Reattach the gas tank fuel lines to the new primer bulb and the carburetor.
16
Make sure the intake manifold gasket is in place on the carburetor mounting bolts.
17
Then reposition the carburetor and filter housing on the engine.
18
Thread and tighten the bolts.
19
Reconnect the throttle cable.
20
Replace the retaining bracket and secure it with the screw.
21
Replace the air filter by positioning it around the tabs on the filter housing.
22
Realign the cover and rotate the mounting screw clockwise to secure.
23
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your leaf blower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the primer bulb on a Toro leaf blower. The most common reasons for replacing the primer bulb are when the primer bulb is leaking or the engine won’t start.
All of the information for this primer bulb replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite, Echo, Tanaka, Ryobi, Toro, Husqvarna, Walbro, Green Machine, Craftsman
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, T25 Torx bit, needle-nose pliers
All of the information for this primer bulb replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Homelite, Echo, Tanaka, Ryobi, Toro, Husqvarna, Walbro, Green Machine, Craftsman
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, T25 Torx bit, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the primer bulb on your leaf blower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now rotate the air filter cover mounting screw counter-clockwise to release the cover.
4
Pull off the air filter.
5
Use a t-25 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screw to release the throttle cable retaining bracket.
6
Disconnect the throttle cable from the carburetor.
7
Next, unthread the bolts securing the filter housing and carburetor.
8
Use pliers to detach the gas tank fuel lines from the primer bulb and the carburetor – be prepared for some fuel to spill.
9
Pull the filter housing and carburetor away from the engine.
10
Release the retaining clamp and pull the primer bulb fuel line off of the carburetor.
11
Depress the tabs to detach the old primer bulb from the housing.
12
Prepare the new primer bulb for installation by transferring the fuel line from the old primer bulb to the new one.
13
Now insert the line through the hole in the housing and snap the new bulb into place.
14
Reattach the primer bulb fuel line to the carburetor.
15
Reattach the gas tank fuel lines to the new primer bulb and the carburetor.
16
Make sure the intake manifold gasket is in place on the carburetor mounting bolts.
17
Then reposition the carburetor and filter housing on the engine.
18
Thread and tighten the bolts.
19
Reconnect the throttle cable.
20
Replace the retaining bracket and secure it with the screw.
21
Replace the air filter by positioning it around the tabs on the filter housing.
22
Realign the cover and rotate the mounting screw clockwise to secure.
23
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your leaf blower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Primer Bulb
$9.19
Total$0.00
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