Primer Bulb 188-17-1

OEM part for: Poulan, Weed Eater, Craftsman

Part Number: 188-17-1

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This is a genuine OEM replacement part, it is sold individually.
By pressing the bulb, it will purge the carburetor of air.
Fuel will be forced up from the fuel tank through the fuel line then into the carburetor.
Then the excess fuel will be forced back into the fuel tank through the fuel return line.

At some time the primer will lose its elasticity or crack and need to be replaced.

We have an article and video on How to Replace a Primer Bulb, in our Repair Center. That can be found on the front page of our site.

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Weight: 0.01 lbs.
Shipping: Ships Worldwide

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Compatibility

This Primer Bulb will fit the following 42 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.

Displaying 20 of 42 matching models.

Poulan

P1500 Gas Trimmer

P2500 Gas Trimmer

P3500 Gas Trimmer

BVM200VS (Type 1) Gas Blower

BVM200VS (Type 2) Gas Blower

BVM210VS (Type1) Pro Gas Blower

BVM210VS (Type2) Pro Gas Blower

BVM200C Gas Blower

BVM200FE Gas Blower

PPB430VS (Type1) Pro Leaf Blower

PPB430VS (Type2) Pro Leaf Blower

SM210VS (Type1) Pro Leaf Blower

SM210VS (Type2) Pro Leaf Blower

Weed Eater

VS2000BV Handheld Blower

FL25C Gas Trimmer

FL20C Gas Trimmer

FX26SC Gas Trimmer

Craftsman

358794650 25Cc 210Mph / 450 Cfm Gas Blower

358794600 25Cc 200 Mph / 430 Cfm Gas Blower

358794780 Blower

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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:

Craftsman
Poulan
Weed Eater

This item works with the following types of products:

Blower
Trimmer

This part replaces obsolete part #: 188-16-1, 530035497

Repair Videos ?

Articles:

How to Replace a Primer Bulb

Replacing primer bulbs in small engines is one of the most common types of tool repairs, and this article explains profe...

June 25, 2010

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Great Service

Part was a perfect fit, arrived on time and just what I needed. Thanks !!!

Guest - April 5, 2023 Verified Purchase

Part worked perfect

Arrived quickly,part worked perfect on my leaf blower.

Anonymous - June 9, 2022 Verified Purchase

Easy Repair

The bulb fit perfectly and arrived in a timely fashion. Definitely saved me money.

Guest - February 19, 2022 Verified Purchase

Easy repair

I bought several parts for my blower. The carb bulb, filter and the gas lines. Information from the website helped with the installing the lines.

Richard - January 4, 2022 Verified Purchase

Great

Parts came very fast and it was so easy to search out the parts.

Guest - May 31, 2021 Verified Purchase

Perfect fit

Arrived quickly, perfect fit. Blower runs.

Carol - September 20, 2019 Verified Purchase

Easy fix unit starts on first pull now.

Part in good condition easy install.

Guest - August 20, 2019 Verified Purchase

Perfect fit what I expected

Perfect fit , what I expected fast delivery

Guest - August 10, 2019 Verified Purchase

Easy repair

Part was perfect. Fast shipping. Will recommend to others.

Guest - May 23, 2019 Verified Purchase

worked as expected

It was in perfect condition and it fit perfect received it real fast keep up the good work

Guest - April 23, 2019 Verified Purchase

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Will this bulb fit this model trimmer?

Marlene for model number TE450CXL asked on 2023-05-06

Hello Marlene, thank you for your question. No. The Bulb is only available on the Carburetor 530071635. Good luck with this repair.

Related Parts: Carburetor Assembly (Wt-631)

I'm trying to locate carburetor primer bulbs for my equipment. Do you have them?

Tom for model number 316711020 asked on 2023-02-13

Hello Tom, Thank you for writing. The Primer Bulb is only sold as part of the Carburetor Part Number: 753-06190, it is not sold on its own. Thank you for the inquiry, good luck with the repair!

Related Parts: Carburetor

What primer bulb do I need for replacement for my pole saw pp258tpc

Geoff for model number PP258TPC asked on 2022-09-12

Hello Geoff, Thank you for the question. The Bulb for this model is only sold as part of the Carburetor Assembly Part Number: 530071811. The Bulb is not sold separate. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!

Related Parts: Carburetor Assembly

Is this a 3/4 inch O.D. primer bulb? Part #?

Roy for model number PP2822 (Poulan Pro Hedge Trimmer) asked on 2022-08-04

Hello Roy, thank you for your question. In our research, we find no documented dimensions. However, we did see that it is not listing as compatible for model PP2822. We did find the Carburetor 577587901 that has the bulb that comes with it. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.

Related Parts: Carburetor Kit

trying to find the correct primer bulb for the PoulanPro PP2822 gas hedge trimmer

Tom for model number PoulanPro PP2822 asked on 2022-05-05

Hi Tom, Thank you for your question. The primer bulb is only sold with the carburetor kit. The part number listed under your model number for the carburetor kit is 577587901. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

Related Parts: Carburetor Kit

Customer Repair Instructions ?

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Easy

15-30 minutes (21 rated repairs)?

I won't start only if I put gas stray to the carburetor then I saw the bulb was crack

Juan - April 5, 2016

👍 10 of 11 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type

Blower

Difficulty

Easy

Time

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver

Parts Used

Primer Bulb - 188-17-1

Remove the screws securing the plate the holds the primer bulb to the carburetor, remove the cracked primer. Insert the new primer into the plate and secure it to the carburetor with the screws.

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Trimmer would not keep running

John - August 11, 2016

👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type

Trimmer

Difficulty

Easy

Time

15-30 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver, Pliers

Parts Used

Replaced bulb and fuel lines, easy straight forward repair!

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Purge bulb was cracked allowing air to enter bulb

Joseph - September 13, 2018

👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type

Blower

Difficulty

Medium

Time

15-30 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver

Parts Used

Primer Bulb - 188-17-1

Removed purge bulb housing
Removed damaged purge bulb
Installed new purge bulb
Reinstalled purge bulb housing

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Primer bulb broken

Todd - September 5, 2018

👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type

Trimmer

Difficulty

Easy

Time

15-30 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver

Parts Used

Primer Bulb - 188-17-1

1. Removed primer bulb hold down screws
2. Removed broken primer bulb
3. Installed new primer bulb
4. Reinstalled hold down screws

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Primer Bulb was cracked from age and leaking fuel

Kenneth - May 3, 2018

👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type

Trimmer

Difficulty

Medium

Time

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver

Parts Used

Used phillips head screwdriver and loosened the two screws holding it to the carburetor.
You will want to do this with the engine cold and with the priming bulb facing up and level. Also please note that the bracket that mounts the bulb to the carburetor will only fit one way. If you put it on backwards the screws will not line back up properly.

I also replaced my "bump" string spool by hand. Mine had worn completely through. I had a hard time finding the right spool locally. eReplacement parts had exactly what I needed! Thanks.

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Purge bulb was torn.

James - June 15, 2017

👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type

Blower

Difficulty

Easy

Time

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver, Allen wrench

Parts Used

Primer Bulb - 188-17-1

Remove the purge bulb plate then the old bulb. Installed the new bulb in the plate and installed it on the carburetor

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Fuel lines cracked

Richard - March 5, 2017

👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type

Trimmer

Difficulty

Easy

Time

15-30 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver

Parts Used

Removed 3 screws from the cover then 2 screws on tank then reversed operation and slipped on tubes to carburetor.
Remove the plate from the purge bulb plate and remove the old purge bulb
Insert the new purge bulb in the plate , and screw it on

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Hard to start.

freddie - July 16, 2016

👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type

Blower

Difficulty

Medium

Time

15-30 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Foot long of stainless still wire/corrosion preventive

Parts Used

Removed the filter cover, and with the security bit set removed the carburetor and replace it with the new one. Change the filter assembly and the repair is done!

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Old fuel line and tank purge line and purge bulb required replacement. Replace fuel & air filters

Floyd - May 19, 2016

👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type

Blower

Difficulty

Easy

Time

15-30 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver, Knife

Parts Used

Using the instructions provided with said parts I found the task quite simple and easy to complete. Time required from start to finish was less than 30 minutes.

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bulb had a split in it

butch - June 30, 2023

Tool Type

Blower

Difficulty

Easy

Time

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used

Screwdriver

Parts Used

Primer Bulb - 188-17-1

took old one out and screwed the new one in

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I won't start only if I put gas stray to the carburetor then I saw the bulb was crack

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Trimmer would not keep running

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Purge bulb was cracked allowing air to enter bulb

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Primer bulb broken

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Primer Bulb was cracked from age and leaking fuel

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Purge bulb was torn.

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Fuel lines cracked

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Hard to start.

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Old fuel line and tank purge line and purge bulb required replacement. Replace fuel & air filters

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bulb had a split in it

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