McCulloch 10" Electric Pole / Chain Saw - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
It does not start
There are three essential things to have with a small engine.
1/ Fuel
2/Spark
3/Timing
Pull your spark plug and see if it is wet. Check to insure you have new fuel. Your problem may be in the diaphragm or plugged vents. Unplug vents and replace diaphragm if needed. .
When the plug is pulled ground the plug to the outside of the piston. Pull your cord and see if you have spark. Replace plug with a new one. Timing may be off. Check your flywheel key to insure it is not sheared.
If both are present and after you have determined that you did not flood it. Try again to start without pulling the choke. If it does not start then try by pulling with the choke on.
It may also be that you have no compression. If it feels really easy to spin it might mean that your rings on the piston have collapsed. Time now to take it to a pro if this is the problem. Cost of this repair be prepared to buy a new one.
Loose chain
you have to loosen the bar then there should be a screw behind the bar or a slot in the bar to put a screw driver. turn till tight then you hold it there and tighten the bar back up
I NEED HELP WITH FUEL
I HAVE A POULAN PRO 445 POLE SAW AND NEED AN FUEL FILTER AND HOSES . IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN SEE PARTS # FOR THESE ITEMS AND ALSO A PIC OF PUTTING IT TOGETHER ? Thanks , Omar
McCulloch electric pole chain saw manual model
McCulloch Manuals
Illustrated Parts Lists: (IPLs) are fairly simple, on the underside of McCulloch saws is a black and yellow tag; the upper number (“Power Mac 320” 600021H) is the model, below it a serial number (11-18555). These 2 numbers are combined to create an IPL number (“Power Mac 320” IPL number = 11-600021H). The IPL number can be used to find the correct IPL for every McCulloch parts supplier I have found. If the parts supplier only list part numbers the proper IPL is the source for the part number.
Operators Manuals: are much more difficult. I have dialed this number many times (Contact Us - All McCulloch Products 1 (800) 521-8559) and have yet to get a satisfactory response. Please try this! If enough of us try they will fix it! HTH
Lou
Please stress to phone person it is an electric.
I need info on a Poulan Pro 445 fuel line routing
I'm so confused. This is reported as a Poulan and McCulloch pole saw, which one? Is it a pole saw? That is the only 445 Poulan I can find. It is reported as an electric but has a fuel routing problem.
If it is a Poulan Pro gas pole saw it is here:
PP445 Gas Pole Pruner
The fuel system routing is terrible, but it is all there is.
Fuel Routing follows:
Tank to carburetor (hose in tank with filter on free end)
Carburetor to primer (primer draws fuel from the tank through the carb)
Primer to fuel tank (returns any excess fuel to tank when pushed) HTH
Lou
10/10/2011 8:59:24 PM •
McCulloch 10"...
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How to replace fuel filter
The fuel filter is on the free end of a hose inside the fuel tank. Insert a hooked blunted wire through the filler port and gently withdraw the hose.
If you have more questions or need additional help please reply below and I will get back to you. HTH & Good Luck.
Lou
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Chain stops when it touchs log
A gas engined saw has a clutch that can slip if overly oiled internally, but electric saws don't use a clutch. Most however, have a safety disconnect to the drive sprocket that shears or otherwise removes power to the chain while the motor runs. The worst problem can be a broken gear within the gearbox and requires dis-assembly to discover. Many modern saws use plastic gears in place of metal ones and are prone to failure. The fact that the chain turns when not under load would seem to eliminate the gearbox, but don't discount that until proven. Hope this helps!
Have a Mac 3214, fuel lines were rotten, replaced
The fuel metering needle in the lower carburetor chamber may have a bad rubber tip or the rubber diaphragm may be hard or cracked. McCullough fuel tanks vent through the cap (it should not have a gasket). Gravity plays no part in the carburetor fuel volume. Remove the spark plug (ignition off) and pull the engine through a few times without the choke on, but the throttle wide open to remove excess fuel in the crankcase (no smoking during this procedure). Make sure the plug is dry when you put it back. Hope this helps!
I have a moccloch chainsaw, 55 cc. What kind of
Run lean conditions are almost always caused by an air leak that the operator failed to detect. An oil mixture of 32:1 (most older manuals) will not prevent a run lean condition. It just needlessly pollutes the air, makes for harder starting and carbons up plugs, pistons, and mufflers.
Fuel/Oil Mixture
Use a quality 2 cycle oil and mix it to the OIL suppliers recommended ratio. Today I use Stihl 2 cycle oil mixed @ 50:1 in a Pioneer that I purchased new in 1980. There are no gouges or scratches on the piston or cylinder and I have no carbon build up on the piston top. The manual (on stone tablets) recommends 24:1. Over the years the mixture has leaned from 24:1 (Saw Recommendation) to 28:1 (Lawn boy mower recommendation) to 32:1 (Oil provider 1gal premium/4oz chainsaw 2-cycle engine oil - used for many years) and finally the last 5 (±) years 50:1 (1gal premium/2.6oz Stihl 2-cycle engine oil)Any fuel containing ethanol is not good with chainsaws. Mix what you expect to use within a few weeks. Anything over 1.5 months old use up in a 4 cycle engine. HTH
Lou
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