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Poulan ES350 16" Chain Saw Questions & Answers
I have a Poulan ES 350 and need to know how to put
Start by removing the cover securing nut, remove the side cover,wind the chain adjuster screw at the front of the saw anti clockwise, until the old chain becomes lose, pull the guide bar out and off the adjuster pawl, should now be able to remove the old chain, loop the new chain over the sprocket, and into the guide bar rails, make sure the cutting edge of the chain on the top of the bar is facing away from the saw ( the chain rotates clockwise as you look at it )make sure the bar is still located on the adjuster pawl, re fit the side cover, re fit the securing nut finger tight, now turn the adjuster screw with a flat blade screw driver, until the chain sits snugley in the bar rails, there should be no sagging on the bottom of the bar, now lift the tip of the bar and fully tighten the securing nut, run the saw for a couple of minutes, now re check the tention. The correct tention is so you can lift clear two of the drive teeth out from the top of the bar.
PP3516 ran slow for a while then quit.
Recheck the spark--if the plug is wet, it should have at least popped several times. Try a new plug gapped at 0.020". Check the fuel filter, air filter, and muffler for plugging. Check the fuel lines for decay or other damage--if replacing any, use original rubber lines only, not plastic. Does the primer bulb fill with fuel after several pumps? Remove the carburetor, and clean it inside and out with spray carburetor cleaner. Look closely at the lower chamber diaphragm which should be pliable with no holes or other damage. There is a small filter screen within the main body that can get plugged with stale fuel. Check the components between the carburetor and cylinder for any damage. Go to: http://www.drystacked.com for a 12 page article on Walbro brand carburetor theory and troubleshooting which also applies to other carburetor brands as well. Hope some of this helps!
Recoil starter
If the end of the cord won't hold a knot to keep it in the reel, try melting the very end of the cord with a match to form a small lump. If the cord is too short so that you are coming out to the end before getting a good run-up in the starter, replace the cord with a longer piece (obtainable from any servicing dealer). Buy the same diameter of cord. Hope this helps!
Chain keeps losening up
Is the chain being properly oiled as it runs? Check by running the tip of the bar at speed near a piece of cardboard for several moments--it should throw off a thin line of oil onto the cardboard. If nothing, remove the bar and chain, start the engine and observe the oil port in the side of the engine case. At speed, it should ooze out oil. If so, clean the bar drive-end holes that feed oil to the chain. Pay particular attention to the two small holes that run from the large holes out to the chain groove. If nothing comes out of the engine port, then an inspection of the pump, lines, and tank filter are in order. Make sure the chain is properly sharpened as a dull chain makes a lot of heat which allows the chain to stretch. You should not have to apply high force to the saw to get it to cut. Set chain tension so that the chain does not droop from the bar bottom, but turns easily by hand. Hope this helps!
I need to replace the power cord on the poulan es300
There is 1 other 300S model , do not it is significantly different.
http://www.ordertree.com/modelinfo/MCC/300S-14-07%2F93-to-05%2F96-IPL-211789/139.300S-14-07%2F93-to-05%2F96-IPL-211789.1.59.1.html
I recommend you open the attached IPL (300S-14) and use it as a disassembly/reassembly guide. I think the "General Assembly" print has the detail you need. If it were my project I might snap some photos as things progress just to refresh my memory when putting it all back together.
All saws can be found here (Alpha Numeric order; yours - right column about halfway down):
McCulloch IPLs
http://www.ordertree.com/modelinfo/McCulloch/139.59.html
Good Luck. If I be of additional help please reply below. HTH
Lou
It starts and runs right for about five minutes,
Remove the muffler and clean out deposits from the spark arrestor screen. Make sure the intake air filter is clean. If these two items are good, then the 'H' carburetor adjustment may be too rich--turn clockwise somewhat until the engine runs at full speed, but 4-stroking slightly. The engine should smooth out and 2-stroke with even a light cutting load. Make sure the chain is being properly oiled while running. Hope this helps!
Chain saw has no power when trying to cut wood,
If you did nothing to the carburetor adjustments, are using a fresh (3 months or less) fuel mix with the same oil/fuel ratio, are operating at the same elevation, and the air filter is clean, there is a reason your saw is acting up.
There may be a fuel delivery problem. Check the fuel filter on the free end of a hose in fuel tank (manufacturer recommends an annual replacement). Check all fuel delivery lines especially at fittings and bends for cracks and holes. If those are good then the likely cause is internal parts of the carburetor are dirty or have failed.
Maybe time for a tune up, $40± @ my local Stihl dealer. If you have this done ask what oil/fuel ratio they used and continue with that ratio until your next tune up. HTH
Lou
How to repalce start pulley on Poulin chain saw?
First of all the fan housing needs to be removed. No need to remove handle from cord. Just undo screws from fan housing and remove the whole assembly. Inside you will see the pulley. Different models have different set ups but they are all basically the same. A screw should be holding a hub that is holding the pulley. Some models have a ring that holds the pulley onto the fan housing. Before you remove the pulley you need to unwind the spring to be safe. Otherwise it will spring out on you. To do this pull about 6" - 12" of the cord out. There should be a slot in the pulley that you can push the cord into. Hold the pulley and fish the cord into this slot on the pulley. This way you can unwind the spring. Once the load is off the spring you can remove the pulley. Remove the starter cord retaining screw and remove cord. Replace cord on new pulley with retaining screw. Sit the cord into the slot mention previously on the side of the pulley. Line up the slot on the spring side of the pulley and push the pulley down onto the spring. Some pulleys have tight tolernaces and you will have to tighten the spring by turning the pulley before it will seat. Once you can seat the pulley re-install the retainer. Keep the cord in the slot on the side of the pulley and turn it making sure you are tightening spring. When you think you have enough tension on the spring undo the cord from the pulley and see how it works. If it there is still too much slack repeat the process of putting the cord in the pulley slot and tightening a little more. After you have the correct tension on the pulley you can replace the fan housing onto the saw. As you are putting it back on pull the cord slightly to line up the starter with the fan.
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