2 gaskets has worked, thank you. Now I just need to replace the clutch cable.....

Thank you

I'll try 2 gaskets. Yes the primer bulb has a hole in it. The new one looks to be the same as the old one apart from.being red instead of black.

It primed fine last year, but when I got it out this year it just won't prime.

Quote from: Mick on April 14, 2024, 05:48:37 PMThanks.  So the primer button is at the front of the engine and fitted into the plastic air filter backplate?

Yes that's the one.

Quote from: Mick on April 13, 2024, 05:32:21 PMHi Somerset, and welcome to TGMF.

What engine do you have on yours. Briggs and Stratton? or Tecumseh?

Hi Mike

It's a Briggs and Stratton.

Hello everyone

I've just joined the site in hope of some help.

I have a mountfield empress 16. She starts fine, but needs a few pulls from cold. The problem is I'm not drawing any fuel though when try and prime her with fuel.

I've changed the primer blub and replaced all the seals/gaskets in the carb. I'm at a loss as fuel is clearly getting thought and after a couple of big pulls she'll fire up and once started once will fire up with no problem.

Any suggestions please???