That happens frequently on older equipment ... the alcohol in modern gas can damage the fuel lines and primer bulbs if used in tools not designed for it .. even replacing the damaged parts doesnt help .. since the replacement parts are often made of the same stuff as the original .. you have to make sure the parts can handle alcohol ... i dont take anyones word for it .. i soak them for a few days .. if they swell up or turn white .. then those are not compatable .. if you cant find alcohol resistant parts then you can still get gas that doesnt have any if you ask around .. ... if your tool is a more recent vintage then it should already be compatable .. maybe you have a clogged passageway in the carb or the primer bulb my just be aged .. if you cant get the primer bulb to work then you can try spraying a little starting fluid on the air intake (air filter) .. that should get you started to see if anything else is wrong .. if the primer bulb is damaged then chances are the plastic fuel line is also .. primer bulbs and other parts are usually available from the manufacturer and from parts supply stores ..
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