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Primer bulb won't re-fill.

I have a homelite zip start string trimmer, UT20811. The other day it ran out of gas, so I re-filled the tank. Then it re-started and ran for about 20 seconds and then died and won't re-start. the primer bulb takes about 2 mins to re-fill with gas after being pushed.

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Not sure about your particular set-up, but there is usually two fuel lines running from the fuel tank. One goes to the carb and the other goes on a fitting on back of the primer bulb. The primer bulb will have a second fitting with a line going to carb. Sounds like either a clogged or leaking fuel line to me. Hope this helps and good luck.

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