Craftsman bushwacker hedger replacing fuel lines help?

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Fuel line is generic. Any small engine shop has it. You just get the same diameter as original. Replace the fuel filter in the tank as long as you are messing with the repair.
Primer bulbs on obsolete engines are difficult to find. A Model# would help. Maybe.
eBay has a bunch of them ( 660 under 'prime bulb craftsman' ) and you might find one there.
Your small engine shop might help with the bulb. They usually want Model and Serial # and they are set up to find parts that way. It would require them taking initiative and looking for one that would fit.

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Videos are so easy to learn from.
Fuel line and fuel filter are located IN the gas tank.
Take a look here...

if engines stumbling when at full throttle , ck to see that your getting full fuel flow ( lots of bubbles in primer bulb are a sure sign of not a good flow) , locate the fuel filter inside fuel tank , ck it for a dark color ? if so replace it , also try adding some normal car fuel system cleaner to your fuel next time u run it for a few minutes , this helps to loosen stuck deposits inside the carb

Your starter rope may not be the only problem you have. Could it be that you had a hard time starting the unit? If so it could be crankcase bearings are worn and is causing unit to vibrate, which in turn damaged the starter.

change the fuel lines over on the carby
you are trying to feed fuel through the primer line when the engine is running and that is why it is cutting out

The wire into the handle may have been pulled and come loose. You will have to take the handle apart to check. They are simple.

Replacement fuel lines should be readily available at your local lawnmower repair shop. Your TroyBilt hedger uses fuel line that is 3/32" (2.4mm) interior dimension, 3/16" (4.8mm) outside dimension, with a 3/64" (1.2mm) wall dimension.
Most manufacturers don't offer replacement line, only fuel tank assemblies. Find your local shop, and try to get the TYGON brand...it is yellow. Tygon lasts the longest. You should be able to buy it by the foot for less than $2 per foot. You will need 2 feet of hose to replace both lines.

Make sure to clean the in-tank filter when replacing hoses.

Good luck.

If you don't have one you can download an operator's manual at www.searspartsdirect.com You will only need the model number of the unit you have.

there should be a little alignment hole where you can stick a small screwdriver thru to hold it from spinning then turn clockwise(its reverse thread). let me know if there isnt an alignment hole