I have a Craftsman Weedwacker 25cc 358.791030 that won't start. Primer bulb is not getting gas. Gas line is connected to the filter resting at the bottom of the gas tank. The line for the primer bulb goes in the the tank only about a 1/2 inch. Is that supposed to be that short? How can it draw gas into the bulb if the end is not submerged in gas?

I'm referring to the line without the filter. I'm thinking that line should go into the tank a few inches so that it's submerged in gas. I'm referring to the line without the filter. I'm thinking that line should go into the tank a few inches so that it's submerged in gas.

on small engine motors you have a return line ,, thats probably what your referring to,, if the filter line is in all the way , what your problem more than likely is, the bulb actually has gone bad, they are known for cracking around the lip where the metal retainer holds them on, and if thats the case, its just not able to **** any fuel into it, you can get replacements at Home depot or any home supply store, they are a couple of dollars , and easy to install on small engine motors you have a return line ,, thats probably what your referring to,, if the filter line is in all the way , what your problem more than likely is, the bulb actually has gone bad, they are known for cracking around the lip where the metal retainer holds them on, and if thats the case, its just not able to **** any fuel into it, you can get replacements at Home depot or any home supply store, they are a couple of dollars , and easy to install