Easy
15-30 minutes
It is a genuine item which is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with Weed Eater trimmers. The purge bulb allows a user to pump the fuel into the carburetor, once it is full the excess fuel is sent back to the tank through the return line. Keep in mind this high-quality item is sold individually, it includes a durable rubber bulb with a metal shaft.
Bulb,purge(w/shaft) 581479401
OEM part for: Weed Eater
Part Number: 581479401
$41.49
Usually ships in 7 - 12 business days
Leaves our warehouse within 7 - 12 business days
Compatibility
This Bulb,purge(w/shaft) will fit the following 2 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Weed Eater
This item works with the following types of products:
- Edger
- Trimmer
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the fuel bulb got a hole in it.
wayne - November 20, 2015
👍 25 of 29 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
For this unit you just remove a screw on the other end of the shaft the bulb is attached to and swap shaft and all out. Be careful there is a plastic piece and a spring that slides off the shaft and must be placed on new unit. This type of primer is not as easy or as cheap as just replacing the bulbs on the earlier models.
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Primer Bulb Replacement
michael - August 16, 2016
👍 4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
1. Remove air filter housing cover (by hand)
2. Remove air filter media (by hand)
3. Remove fuel lines with pliers
4. Remove the small screw from the bottom of the primer tube assembly
5. Remove the primer bulb tube assembly.
6. Replace in reverse order.
2. Remove air filter media (by hand)
3. Remove fuel lines with pliers
4. Remove the small screw from the bottom of the primer tube assembly
5. Remove the primer bulb tube assembly.
6. Replace in reverse order.
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Bulb was leaking gas.
Allen - May 5, 2016
👍 3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Follow the instructions and pay attention.
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Bulb cracked
John - December 7, 2019
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Replaced bulb
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Trimmer fuel tank lines and bulb broke.
María - September 17, 2017
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Hex keys
1. Emptied the fuel tank.
2. Unscrewed the fuel tank with a hex key and pull out the broken lines from where they're connected.
3. Replaced the old fuel tank with the new one without connecting the fuel lines.
4. Unscrewed the purge with a screwdriver and pull out the fuel lines from where they're connected.
5. Replaced the old bulb with the new one making sure the spring and the rubber washer was in the right place.
6. Ultimately, connected the fuel lines where they're supposed to be.
2. Unscrewed the fuel tank with a hex key and pull out the broken lines from where they're connected.
3. Replaced the old fuel tank with the new one without connecting the fuel lines.
4. Unscrewed the purge with a screwdriver and pull out the fuel lines from where they're connected.
5. Replaced the old bulb with the new one making sure the spring and the rubber washer was in the right place.
6. Ultimately, connected the fuel lines where they're supposed to be.
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Wouldn't start
Robert - August 29, 2017
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Removed the carburetor
Took off the old Bulb, Purge
Installed new Bulb, Purge and reinstalled carburetor.
Was in the yard working in 15 minutes
P.S. Always check your fuel lines and purge bulb for cracks and splits.
Took off the old Bulb, Purge
Installed new Bulb, Purge and reinstalled carburetor.
Was in the yard working in 15 minutes
P.S. Always check your fuel lines and purge bulb for cracks and splits.
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