Generator priming bulb?

art leong · 11-25-2013, 08:41 PM

I have a Lifan generator. That has a bad (leaking) priming button (bulb). I took it apart and it only has one fuel line going to it.
The generator is made in China so I might not be able to get parts for it.
Other than that it runs fine.
What can I use to replace it?

FED 387 · 11-25-2013, 09:58 PM

Artie --Try Lifan Power USA they are located in Van Buren Arkansas 866-471-7464 8AM- 5PM M-F - that's customer service see where ya get--- FED 387

tj310 · 11-25-2013, 10:05 PM

I've had that problem with my chainsaw for 5 years . I just plugged it and use ether

Kinda hard to justify a repair on a saw I can buy new for 150$. I did drill a hole in the housing so it can be sprayed without removing the air filter. ---Trevor

HandOverFist · 11-26-2013, 07:51 PM

Check with any reputable small engine repair shop...chances are they may have something that will work.

art leong · 11-27-2013, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FED 387

Artie --Try Lifan Power USA they are located in Van Buren Arkansas 866-471-7464 8AM- 5PM M-F - that's customer service see where ya get--- FED 387

Thanks called and ordered the part.

art leong · 12-04-2013, 04:40 PM

Got the part. Put it on . The generator started up easier than it ever has (cold in cool weather) and it was 50 degrees. I always had a fight with it at anything colder than 65 degrees or warmer. Easiest starting was in 90 degree weather.
Was always happy with the generator once it got started. Carries the load well, good on fuel, etc.

11-25-2013, 08:41 PM	#1
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Generator priming bulb? I have a Lifan generator. That has a bad (leaking) priming button (bulb). I took it apart and it only has one fuel line going to it. The generator is made in China so I might not be able to get parts for it. Other than that it runs fine. What can I use to replace it? __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

11-25-2013, 09:58 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 324 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Generator priming bulb? Artie --Try Lifan Power USA they are located in Van Buren Arkansas 866-471-7464 8AM- 5PM M-F - that's customer service see where ya get--- FED 387

11-25-2013, 10:05 PM	#3
tj310 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dresden On. Canada Posts: 460 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Generator priming bulb? I've had that problem with my chainsaw for 5 years . I just plugged it and use ether Kinda hard to justify a repair on a saw I can buy new for 150$. I did drill a hole in the housing so it can be sprayed without removing the air filter. ---Trevor

11-26-2013, 07:51 PM	#4
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Generator priming bulb? Check with any reputable small engine repair shop...chances are they may have something that will work. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

12-04-2013, 04:40 PM	#6
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Generator priming bulb? Got the part. Put it on . The generator started up easier than it ever has (cold in cool weather) and it was 50 degrees. I always had a fight with it at anything colder than 65 degrees or warmer. Easiest starting was in 90 degree weather. Was always happy with the generator once it got started. Carries the load well, good on fuel, etc. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS