How To Get An Old Chainsaw Running

This video will show you how to troubleshoot a chainsaw that won't start after sitting in a shed or barn for a long time. We'll get this old Poulan Woodshark running and reliable in no time!
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[@robertbeliveau1692]

Great advice ! I’ve worked with chainsaws in the tree industry for over 40 years and your instruction is spot on !

[@joshuaschannel1335]

If you drop start your saw or another tool, you have a big chance you can break your recoil.mainly on easy start systems

[@joshuaschannel1335]

I have a big tip for you.if one line is breaking you can replace all of them so you wont have to replace the other one later.

[@keithstudly6071]

Rookie. I could hear the fuel strainer rattling around in the tank when he first shook the saw. That's a sure sign that the lines are bad! He said "I can hear the fuel in it". He was hearing the fuel strainer rattling around. So we knew it was having a fuel line problem, which is one of the most common problems but he went on to test the spark. I guess if you check all the boxes you will get it fixed eventually but it's not very efficient. Another thing is that if the fuel strainer is off the saw was likely run without a strainer and that means that any dirt in the fuel tank is getting drawn in and will end up stuck in the carburetor, which will need to be cleaned as well. Usually the primer bulb will need replacement as well.

[@poboy942]

you cant beat those little pole-an ( correct pronunciation in Tennessee hillbilly country lol) saws for clearing small under brush they will outwork more expensive saws for one important reason. they are much lighter than more expensive saws so you dont tire out as easy .. staying bent over all day cutting under brush is a killer if you dont have a light weight saw .

[@brucewilliams6292]

Thank you so much for the great tips. A friend gave me a Poulan Wild Thing and it has always been a pain to start but when I get it running. I am going to go through it with your tips to see if I can get it running better.

[@ryanpeabody8]

I’m getting Chrisfix of small engines from this video and I love it

[@mikesgarage394]

Great video, but I do not believe the 1st pull start! They don't do that new.

[@frankgrimes1385]

Let it idle

[@robertholsopple9451]

I just got my dad's old Poulan Pro 205 from 1985. It needed a $7 carb kit (the kit came with 5 rebuild kits) and it needed a fuel line which I had. She runs like new after some cleaning and tlc. I'm 42 years old and I remember cutting wood with my dad when I was like 10 years old with this exact saw. I was happy I could bring back something from my past. I have a Stiel MS250C but I love using the old vintage poulan. BTW, those foam filters are usually supposed to be oiled before use, not completely dry as you mentioned. I could be wrong about your particular model but most foam filters are designed to be oiled to work properly.

[@noahhamilton4612]

Great video! You're straight to the point and your tips are awesome. Normally I skip thru all of the BS but it was hard for me to skip thru anything! Appreciate your advice!!

[@richbliss4823]

FOLLOWED YOUR ADVICE i finally got the saw going. it took a lot of pulling but it worked

[@paulthompson1216]

I also have a Poulan 1950 wood shark bought new in 2002. Still running strong with regular maintenance. Thanks for the video.

[@stephennichols86]

Thank you bro.. I enjoy how your guides arent time wasting .!

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

Good Video! Just a tip, not all bars have a hole for the oiler on bothe sides so just make sure your bar has an oil hole on bothe side before flipping, cheers!

[@victorsimone5445]

Great video! You earned a new subscription mate.

[@waynetetley584]

Thanks. Good tips. My McCulloch MAC436 looks almost identical. It runs great too👍

[@BobDawgDawgHouseGlass]

Thank you, appreciate the walk through. Super easy to understand the way you laid it all out.

[@nicod1886]

Thanks and good content man. New subscriber here and I’m glad I found your channel!

[@ReppinMagazineOG]

Like #102 You have really helped my out with this issue... I had some trees full during the storm. Thanks again...