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The RB-155 carburetor repair kit, for trimmers and blowers, the metering diaphragm, main gasket, shaped gaskets, spring, needle valve and pin and clip pieces packed together. When the rubber has aged, the idle is rough, acceleration is gone or fuel weeps under the carburetor, one teardown swaps it all and the body keeps working, cheaper than a new carburetor. For the RB-155 and RB-164 family carburetors, with the BG66 and BG86 checked against the old parts. Covers what the kit holds, what each piece does, when to rebuild, and how to fit it without crossing the pieces.

The WM80 repair kit, a two-piece set, a black rubber metering diaphragm, rectangular flange with six holes and a metal center plate of five holes around a pin, plus a dark gray square carburetor gasket, large center hole and six bolt holes, the diaphragm for the fuel path, the gasket for the seal, both swapped in one teardown. For the WM80 compactor family, with the BS600 and BS650 checked against the old parts. Covers why these two, what each piece looks like, how to fit both at once, and when not to tear down at all.

The 498260 carburetor overhaul kit, a 15-piece set, aluminum float bowl, float, needle valve assembly with spring, carburetor gasket, float bowl gasket, O rings and fiber washers, packed to match one carburetor, fixing seepage, a float bowl that will not mate, rough idle and poor acceleration. Fits the 093412, 122L07 and 124K02 family carburetors; photograph the old parts and fit gaskets dry with no wrinkles.

The 3WF carburetor bottom cover gasket (oil-resistant composite) seals the 3WF carburetor’s bottom cover, resisting fuel/heat, fitting precisely, and preventing leaks. It’s ideal for 3WF carburetor maintenance.

This article introduces the 188-512 primer bulb, made of durable rubber, leak-proof and fuel-corrosion-resistant. It fits small engine fuel systems, primes fuel by squeezing to help quick startup, is easy to install, applies to lawn mowers and generators, and is a practical startup accessory.