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Small engine primer bulb. The primer bulb draws additional fuel into the carburetor to help start the engine.

Tecumseh carburetor repair kit. If the carburetor is clogged, the engine won't get enough fuel. As a result, the engine may not start or may run poorly.

Briggs & Stratton Original Equipment 498260 Carburetor Overhaul Kit. If the carburetor is clogged, the engine won't get enough fuel. As a result, the engine may not start or may run poorly.

Primer bulb

Primer repair kit

Carburetor for 2-cycle engine. If the carburetor is clogged, the engine won't get enough fuel. As a result, the engine may not start or may run rough.

Two cycle engine carburetor. If the engine runs rough, the carburetor may be restricted. The carburetor can often be cleaned or rebuilt, but sometimes it may need to be replaced.

Primer bulb (or purge bulb) assembly. The primer bulb draws fuel into the carburetor to make the engine easier to start. The short port on the primer bulb is the inlet. The longer port is the outlet back to the fuel tank.

Briggs & Stratton carburetor primer bulb. The primer bulb draws fuel into the carburetor to make the engine easier to start.

Small engine primer bulb with hose, large diameter. If the engine does not start the primer bulb may be defective and unable to draw additional fuel in to the carburetor to assist with starting the engine.

Purge bulb (or primer bulb) kit. The primer bulb draws fuel into the carburetor to make the engine easier to start. This replacement primer bulb features a smaller port. You will need to purchase a smaller fuel line.

Small engine carburetor. If the engine runs rough, then the carburetor may be restricted and unable to supply enough fuel and air mixture to the engine.

If the carburetor is clogged, the engine won't get enough fuel. As a result, the engine may not start or may run rough. The carburetor can often be cleaned or rebuilt, but sometimes it may need to be replaced.

Choke knob

Rebuild Kit
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Craftsman appliances and equipment have specific repair considerations. Below are the most important questions customers ask about Craftsman parts.
Wear from age and heat is the #1 cause. Electrical surges, contamination, and mechanical stress also shorten carburetor life. Regular maintenance and using genuine OEM Craftsman parts extend service intervals significantly.
Look for a data plate or label on your Craftsman unit — location varies by product type but is typically on the door frame, back panel, or inside the access panel. Enter the full model number in our search to match the exact OEM carburetor for your unit.
Some aftermarket parts work, but genuine OEM Craftsman parts support proper fit and performance and guarantee exact fit. Aftermarket alternatives can vary in voltage, dimensions, and durability — OEM is the safer choice for critical parts.


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