A common problem with Poulan 3314 models is not starting when hot. To correct this issue, use 1/4" drill bit, drill 8 holes in upper portion of air filter cover and deburr the holes. This will allow sufficient air to enter the top carburetor port to start a hot engine. You refer to use of 91/93 octane fuel, which helps a little, but what helps the most is use of fresh fuel, or use of fuel stabilizer. Un-stabilized fuel should not be used beyond a maximum 30 days, but in fact it depends upon the levels of ethanol and water in the fuel which determines when fuel is no longer usable. Testers are available for both characteristics. Ethanol-free fuel will help reduce fuel line decay and failure, and does not allow water contamination of fuel through absorption from free air, but otherwise doesn't directly affect engine operation. A couple of things I suggest to my customers, in use of any consumer-level chain saw, is to add clean, fresh or stabilized fuel with the appropriate mixture of 2 cycle oil (generally 40-1), unless you're using a 4-stroke model, in which case you simply add clean, fresh or stabilized fuel. And clean the air filter before each use. The air filter can be completely clogged in 30 minutes or less of operation, and it take just a few minutes to do the cleaning. At the end of use, completely drain the fuel from the machine. You'd be surprised how many issues this prevents.
I recently bought a cheap saw just to process the wood from one 80' oak tree I had taken down. I told the tree guy to leave the wood and he gave me a nasty look. Why? Because in my area this time of year (Nov) hardwood is going for close to $300/cord. I had easily 2 cords of wood from that tree that cost me $800 to have cut down. I got most of my $$ back just in the wood. Gave it all to my sister since I don't have a fireplace. The tree guys sell that wood so he acted like I was stealing from HIM, even though it was my wood. I even told him to quote me WITH leaving the wood so he couldn't claim I misled him. Anyway, I picked up a $150 20" saw off Amazon and it easily handled the job. No I wouldn't use it professionally but as a homeowner I didn't need to drop $400+ for a saw I would use maybe once a year or two. I had owned several chainsaws in the past, along with MANY power tools and I have no issue saving $$ on a tool so long as it serves its' purpose. Like I said I wouldn't try and make a living off using cheaper tools but there's no need to pay for and shelf a top end tool that will sit most of the time. Not hating on Stihl or Husq, you just don't need to always buy them for light use.
Your awesome thank you so much for your help. People like you make it not so hard for a woman like me to be able to take care of myself on my own thank you to all youtubers who have made the world a better place by volunteering to share important information that not everyone is exactly sure about. My hats off to all of you wonderful people!!!! THANK YOU!
Poulan used to be around years ago in Australia. There's so many brands that come and go here. Aircooled motors tend to run a bit hot here and with higher air temperatures so i always use a full synthetic oil at 40 : 1 in my Stihl.
Just found out that poulan pro chainsaws are made by the same people as Craftsman. I have a Craftsman from 1997 and it's the exact same as a poulan pro 2150.
Since 2006, when Electrolux sold to Husqvarna, Poulan Chain Saws are made by Husqvarna. Made in America, the use SAE standard screws, threads, nuts and bolts, not metric. Yes, several models of Craftsman Chain Saws are in fact made by Husqvarna.
40:1 is whats reccomended on those poulans, either way 40:1 is the leanest id ever run in a saw after pulling apart many 50:1 saws the piston and cylinder walls are dry vs 40:1 theres a nice oily film
I would highly recommend that you stop using gas station gas. It is not just the ethanol in station gas that causes carb problems on two strokes and four strokes. I live in NJ and after Hurricane Irene my parents lost a few trees and some even on top of their house. I came by to help and my brother had a cheap saw. It vibrated way too much. I went out and bought a Stilh. I think that with something as dangerous as a chainsaw you should not go cheap.
I run 40:1 in all my 2-cycle equipment 'cause my old Mac saws use 40:1 so I figure if my newer Stihl saws will run on it without fouling then it's all good. I have a couple of these old Poulan saws I need to get back together. One of these days... And you know that trailer full of Poplar? Yeah, nah. That's Beech. Thank you for your service. Seriously. Thanks.
I run a Poulan 5020 with a 20" bar. I burned 26 chords of wood last year heating my shop. I have been through probably 15 so far thos winter. Almost all of it was cut with the Poulan. This is my second one. My first lasted 21 years of pretty hard use.
In my experience the green poulans' are crap. My dad bought a 20in poulan around seven years ago. The first time he took it out its motor overheated and sized up. After that he read up on chainsaws and got a poulan Pro since they have better engines in them. My brothers and my dad have all used that saw and it still runs today. All the green poulan is good for is parts.
Junk. Don't buy this crap. I went through three including "Pros" in about 6 years. I finally got a good Stihl and have been using it for 7 years since without a single issue. The Poulans were nothing but problems and aggravation.
I have the same poulan from Walmart. Mine is 6 years old and it’s basically junk now. Won’t start and probably never will again. I guess that’s not horrible for the cheapest saw you can buy though. I think I’ll buy a small stihl like the ms 170. It’s about 70-75 dollars more but will last a lot longer I’m sure.
dont know if you noticed, but look carefully at the label, you will see Husquavarna on there....mine does, i have a 38cc poulan...i like its light weight for around the house stuff.
At my local store there sell a Stihl for 179.99 and poloun pro for 179.99 these pl3314/16 are all sold by online dealers lows that don't warnerty there product. Which one would you go a MS170 basic Stihl or a poloun pro 50 some c.c.
Some tools are better bought at a higher price. If your the average home owner, cheaper electric chainsaws are best because they are more simple and require far less maintenance. You get what you pay for and the higher quality engines start easier, last longer and won't require as much customer support.
I had a Poulan Farm and Ranch given to me. I pulled a new fuel line and put a new carb on it and it runs great. I also have 2 50 year old Homelite Super XL’s. I don’t know if the poulan will last 50 years though
with minor mods those are exellent chainsaws , ive got several poulan saws that are over 20 years old and still have great compression and run perfect , i only run 32:1 pre mix , 40:1 is way to lean and it will burn up the piston ring in just a couple of seasons , the EPA wants those saws to burn up as quick as possible
William Quinn The main problem with chainsaws is the carb. and the fuel lines. Amazon has a 12" hemostat pliers to replace the fuel lines. Use pliers to remove the fuel lines. Take a tape measure and measure the I.D. and O.D of the fitting to determine fuel line size. It'll be about 1/16" x 1/8". Use the hemostat pliers to pull the fuel line into the tank to then install the filter. Cut the lines at a slant to ease installation. Don't enlarge the hole, it'll leak. Look at the carb. make- Zama or Walbri and the number to get the right kit. The diaphragm hardens and causes less fuel to be pumped to the engine. Get the spline mixture tool. Set lo mixture for highest RPM'S at idle and hi mixture for highest RPM'S at full throttle. Set the idle just until the chain just stops. Get the piston stop tool and the clutch tool from Amazon to replace the clutch. The clutch is left-hand thread meaning it loosens to the right. Replace the oil pump often. If there's no oil on the chain, replace the pump. Amazon has it. Get 2! They go bad often. Some carbs. from Amazon come from China. They usually don't work. To replace the engine brake, follow the instructions. To replace the chain can be frustrating! There is a trick to getting the hole to line up in the cover. You have to screw the screw until it drops in the hole. Make sure the chain is in the right direction. A chain saw can last YEARS with maintenance! I have 2 Wildthings. People call them throw-away but they just don't know how to fix them.
i just got one today jan 30 2028 at home depot ,,,,,brand RYOBY 14 inch ,,,i am noticing that the screw to adjust the chain oil does not get tight or even gets loose it just keeps on turning and turning for ever ,,,,how can we tell when we are giving it enough chain oil? crazy
for cutting few (smaller) trees per year cheap chainsaw have some sense but for cutting in woods large number of trees especially bigger ones dont buy cheap chinese or any shit of chainsaw because you will lost your nerves with it
If you have min use it ok, but if doing some serious cutting pay and get a better product. Had the same issue Wouldn't stay running, gas cover leaked gas 6 months in. I also bought and returned 2, seized, 3rd was ok. Cold weather freezing had to warm up in house before I could pull cord and start. Got a stihl and echo, mind you more cash, one 4 yrs old and new one, starts with ease and no issues. Live in northern Canada so saws have to start if I want to stay warm in the bush if heating by wood
@@billyq12001 most of the pro grade chainsaw and other appliance the sellers also service both warranty , parts ect. Most dealers start before you walk away. No need to call a 800 no . Keep in mind if only little use there fine. I'm retired but must deal with 10 plus cord, my 4 yr old stihl 180 easy start needs no warm up, still works flawless and used beyond its stats
@@billyq12001 I think mine was made in 2000 something. I just tuned the carb and ran some seafoam in it. Someone threw it a way because they bought a Husqvarna... Poulan is owned by well the orange brand. Any saw that makes one piece of wood two pieces is good enough. I get there are level. Free is a good start for a price point.
It is idiled to low I have two poulans a p3314ws and a pp4218av and both of them were idled way to low I did something about that and they are fine now
You definitely do not need high-octane fuel in a production chainsaw. Many need only 87-octane, some 89-octane. Squish-bands all around the chamber help to prevent detonation. If you run a saw regularly, or store it dry if for more than a few weeks, E-10 is no problem. When you start a saw with fast-idle, do not leave it run with brake on, unless you want to melt some plastic. "Poulan Pro" saws have good anti-vibration. "Poulan" (green) do not.
Only reason I use 89-octane- my Dolmar 6100 shows 215 psi on the gauge, VERY high comp, and peaking at 10K rpm, onset of destruction could be quick. Deposits would likely be from bad filter or cracked fuel line, and plain-old dirty fuel. No cracked bubbles encountered here, but one used for ~20 years. Lots of fear-mongering about ethanol, but I MUCH prefer mine diluted for drinking. (And corn in bread, thanks.) Yes, I've a few Poulans, & PPros, besides pro Husqy, Dolmar, etc. All good.
jacques your correct abbout the chain brake... but there is no reason to not run 93.or 91... whatever you can get. i understand it may not require high octance but there are many good things that it does. i just think its raggy to run 87. maybe in a buddies machine lol but all my personally owned things will drink high octane, be it my turbo mazda or 1969 sears chainsaw..
In fact, there is good reason to not use fuel with higher octane than rqd. Put simply, higher octane results in slower flame-front propagation. That reduces efficiency and power output. Saw this demonstrated with a Formula Ford on a dyno. Best power resulted with "regular". Excess octane benefits big oil. Simple. M'self, I put the $ to much better use. Lotta nonsense about 40:1 too. Use full-syn.
just so you know stihl and husquvarna reccomend high test, yeah i know this is a poulan wild thing. but no running 93 has more benifits than cons. you can run 87, ill stick with 93 lol
William Quinn , I didn’t know that, I just recently replaced the lines on my craftsman. They are the same saw I believe , rather than the fuel lines I can’t complain because it was given to me from a friend as junk and a parts saw ,but it was Farley new so I fixed it. I would have liked to have been able to put dogs on it but I don’t think ya can, it would really change people’s mind about the saw if it had some.
William Quinn , You will be very pleased , I have a work building full of Stihl Huskies and old Mcchllough saws and they all run and are very dependable my friend. In my opinion the farm Boss 029 & 039 are the work horses of STIHL .
People that don't know what they're doing shouldn't be running this stuff lol Was genuinely confused at the high idle the first time you started it when the choke was still on. Chain was way to tight and then at the end the chain was way to loose. I also find it hard to believe you had problems with a husqvarna if you actually took care of it. Things do need maintenance. None the less, thank you for your service anyways!
William Quinn I have a McCullough cs 360 ,the manual says 40-01 with some oils and 50-01 with others ,I use 25-01 and it runs perfectly, with not much smoke ,these tech heads run them too lean ,two strokes must have oil too keep them cool and for a long life.
Needs tuning right out of the box and has to drive 30 min. to have someone put a screwdriver on it for 30 sec. Good luck finding parts for that green POS when you need them, cause you will. Pay the extra and get a good quality brand name like Husqvarna or STIHL from a dealer who sells and services them, do not buy from mass merchants or on-line retailers. Support local.
@@JohnDoe-le8fy mine came the same way, carb was WAY out of whack out of the box, it wouldn't even idle if you let off the throttle amongst other issues the thing had but it serves the purpose I acquired it for, I drive through the mountains everyday and seems like anytime the wind picks up a tree decides to rest along the road I was afraid my Husqvarna's would be stolen from my vehicle so I want a cheap easily replaceable saw to keep with me, I hated this p.o.s at first but I got it doing well now and as I said it has a purpose.
China saws have brittle cast iron piston rings, cheap carbs.....so they either die of compression loss(no start).....or they basically Gum up SO bad, and those crappy Cube carbs are Not worth messing with, total disposable junk.......So yeah, it's fine if you need to drop a couple Small trees, a One time deal......but anything other than that, NO WAY I would depend on it!
Trolls gotta troll. Good job getting it tuned up instead of fiddling with it like the trolls. I'm sure it will be fine. Too bad poulan doesn't have a cheering section like stihl does. I'd be in there with ya. Mine are great saws and the nonsense about them held together with wood screws... Lol... Gotta love the internet.
So were on the same page, when you say boat gas you mean a two stroke mix. Most outboards take 50:1. My saw runs on 40:1. The whole reason I commented was when I heard "premium" gas, I thought you still used gas with ethanol. That's all.
Ok, something is being lost in translation. What you call premium gas may or may not contain ethanol. You can get 93 octane, but it still has up to 10% ethanol. Gas stations with "E-free" gas will have a dedicated pump just for it. If your using the same fuel to fill both the chainsaw and generator, something is wrong.
You're incorrect. Use Non-Ethanol fuel. That's why your carb messed up on the husky. Also the length of time you let your gas sit effects the internals of your 2 stroke engines. Guarantee the Stihl I use professionally everyday will outlive that Poulan. Also if you learn how to tune your carbs you can save yourself a lot of hassle. You're just wrong lol
The poulan is a POS i threw my away after one year, my arm got numb from keeping it running and pulling that thing. All you need to do is get the bottles of 40:1 mix, it cost a bit more but beats the bullshit of finding a 0 ethanol gas-station. Problems are easy to prevent also before you put it away for a good bit just run it DRY. My Remington outlaw 20inch chainsaw has proven to be more than able! In fact my neighbors Stihl crapped out on him when he needed it the most.
Michel Linschoten Opinions are like ass holes everyone has one....my personal experience with poulan hasn't been bad we have a poulan pro 220 chainsaw (Durachrome engine) that my father bought new in 02 that still runs and gets used every year to cut firewood only thing thats ever failed was fuel line and primer its had a couple carb kits in the past 16 years but other than that starts up un 3 pull idles and runs smooth
Mud Mower Regulators my 2003 Poulan Pro 260 is still running strong. Of course I know how to tear it apart, repair and maintain it. I don't need no overpriced EPA regulated Pro telling me parts are no longer available
John Holifield I have a poulan woodmaster and is made in 1994 I've got no problem with this saw, starts on second or third pull and cuts really good, said that I also have a 465 husqvarna for bigger thinks to cut!
"If you're gonna be cheap buy an echo"..that's a oxy moron(I did not call you a moron). ECHO's are NOT cheap! At least Ryobi has a 3 yr warranty! Echo is 5yr for non commercial use - 1 & 2 yr depending on commercial applications.
Poulans are great saws for the money ...only problem with them is they are not locally tuned when you buy them. One just needs to buy the carb tuning tool (cheap) or take it to a saw shop. A lot of people like the Stihls and Husqvarnas cause they run well......and that's cause most of the time the local dealer tunes them before sale. Besides...if you don't buy for outright high displacement performance...at least buy for color.....Poulan Green is hard to beat. Do a good muffler mod on em...and you'll be pleasantly surprised....even with the safety chain.
haha it has a skip tooth blade because it doesnt have enough power to run a regular chain on that long of a bar. no offence if you love the saw more power to you, but that saw is to slow for me.
KJVPreacher ...both the saw and insurance Not worth the expense if you are not a pro or arborist using daily...most homeowners dont need either...service shops make big bucks on big buck saws....so do the factory parts guys....much more than a typical homeowner wants to spend....Chinese crap now copies the good brands...wear them out &toss them....chinese parts interchange with some higher end saws....says a lot...utube full of chinese chainsaw videos now....
J Dovak lolll I guess you don’t have a stihl ..... Bc if you did you would know the 2 year warranty... is free... if you buy either a gallon of the moto mix... or a 6pack of the hp plus oil.... that’s it .... then bang... extra year on the warranty..... there is no “extra charge” per se... just this cost of the premix ... or oil... that’s it..well worth the extra year of protection.... but if you take care of your investments ..... then in theory you really shouldn’t need any warranty... but it’s always good just case something catastrophic happens...
Jimmy Tate it probably takes you all day to cut a cord of wood with that crap saw you got I know two people who bought that junk you got neither saw made it a year and they used them very little if like them more power to you but I wouldn't waste my money on it and stihl echo and Husqvarna are by far much much better saws fast cutting and hold up really well lol
not a problem dude. I assume you have had some of the cheap saws as you seem to know so much about them. As for myself, I currently own Echo, Husqvarna, Homelite and Poulan. I find little difference in performance between any of them except for power. The Rancher 455 is a powerhouse and the homelites are like mouse power, but they all serve a specific purpose. I have tried the chinese saws and can't see anything that would stop me from having one when I need another. They are used all over Asia for logging and many huge trees are downed with them. If they didn't perform as they should the local loggers wouldn't use them.
Hi Chris and Jimmy. Thanks for your inputs. I am 90% in a wheelchair now and because of the lower power and mild kickback, I can seem to use this with one arm safely.
you're right the chain makes all the difference in a saw I have never had or seen a good poulan if you have one that's great but for me and everyone I know we've all had bad luck with poulan products and poulan pro as well the cheapest saw I will ever buy is Echo that's just me
Chris Murr ....Husky has turned to shit on saws under $350-...nothing but starting /restart problems....30% negative reviews on models i was looking to buy
A common problem with Poulan 3314 models is not starting when hot. To correct this issue, use 1/4" drill bit, drill 8 holes in upper portion of air filter cover and deburr the holes. This will allow sufficient air to enter the top carburetor port to start a hot engine.
You refer to use of 91/93 octane fuel, which helps a little, but what helps the most is use of fresh fuel, or use of fuel stabilizer. Un-stabilized fuel should not be used beyond a maximum 30 days, but in fact it depends upon the levels of ethanol and water in the fuel which determines when fuel is no longer usable. Testers are available for both characteristics. Ethanol-free fuel will help reduce fuel line decay and failure, and does not allow water contamination of fuel through absorption from free air, but otherwise doesn't directly affect engine operation.
A couple of things I suggest to my customers, in use of any consumer-level chain saw, is to add clean, fresh or stabilized fuel with the appropriate mixture of 2 cycle oil (generally 40-1), unless you're using a 4-stroke model, in which case you simply add clean, fresh or stabilized fuel. And clean the air filter before each use. The air filter can be completely clogged in 30 minutes or less of operation, and it take just a few minutes to do the cleaning. At the end of use, completely drain the fuel from the machine. You'd be surprised how many issues this prevents.
Thanks for the information.
I spray a lil carb cleaner and quick starting fluid on the 1 gal fuel tank keeps it going and self cleaning the carb.
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William, bless you brother as you say you are in a wheel chair. Good on ya for still trying to be active.
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Ty for your servive
Enjoyed your practical explanations. Thank you and your attitude is great . Love it!
Still using it. Easy to in my wheelchair too.
I recently bought a cheap saw just to process the wood from one 80' oak tree I had taken down. I told the tree guy to leave the wood and he gave me a nasty look. Why? Because in my area this time of year (Nov) hardwood is going for close to $300/cord. I had easily 2 cords of wood from that tree that cost me $800 to have cut down. I got most of my $$ back just in the wood. Gave it all to my sister since I don't have a fireplace. The tree guys sell that wood so he acted like I was stealing from HIM, even though it was my wood. I even told him to quote me WITH leaving the wood so he couldn't claim I misled him. Anyway, I picked up a $150 20" saw off Amazon and it easily handled the job. No I wouldn't use it professionally but as a homeowner I didn't need to drop $400+ for a saw I would use maybe once a year or two. I had owned several chainsaws in the past, along with MANY power tools and I have no issue saving $$ on a tool so long as it serves its' purpose. Like I said I wouldn't try and make a living off using cheaper tools but there's no need to pay for and shelf a top end tool that will sit most of the time. Not hating on Stihl or Husq, you just don't need to always buy them for light use.
That's probly why the price was so low on cutting the tree you can expect to pay around 2k for each tree like that
The carb needs adjusting on yours.
I am not a profesional but i think poulan chainsaws are the best of cheap chainsaws in the market
Regards from mexico
+Roberto de la Torre Very true. Thanks.
Definitely the best cheap saws. They will run circles around stihl ms 170s and the like with a couple mods and a good bar and chain
Your awesome thank you so much for your help. People like you make it not so hard for a woman like me to be able to take care of myself on my own thank you to all youtubers who have made the world a better place by volunteering to share important information that not everyone is exactly sure about. My hats off to all of you wonderful people!!!! THANK YOU!
You are very welcome.
Poulan used to be around years ago in Australia. There's so many brands that come and go here.
Aircooled motors tend to run a bit hot here and with higher air temperatures so i always use a full synthetic oil at 40 : 1 in my Stihl.
I have that same saw I bought it in 2002 and it's still running good. Been through probably 4 or 5 bars and chains. I beat the hell out of it.
Just found out that poulan pro chainsaws are made by the same people as Craftsman. I have a Craftsman from 1997 and it's the exact same as a poulan pro 2150.
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Since 2006, when Electrolux sold to Husqvarna, Poulan Chain Saws are made by Husqvarna. Made in America, the use SAE standard screws, threads, nuts and bolts, not metric. Yes, several models of Craftsman Chain Saws are in fact made by Husqvarna.
40:1 is whats reccomended on those poulans, either way 40:1 is the leanest id ever run in a saw after pulling apart many 50:1 saws the piston and cylinder walls are dry vs 40:1 theres a nice oily film
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@@billyq12001 great videos though!
@@joshabrey6693 Thanks.
Have the same saw I run high test and synthetic oil cutting about 5 cord a year running strong about 10 yrs love it
I must have a lemon.
If you maintain them they do last
I would highly recommend that you stop using gas station gas. It is not just the ethanol in station gas that causes carb problems on two strokes and four strokes. I live in NJ and after Hurricane Irene my parents lost a few trees and some even on top of their house. I came by to help and my brother had a cheap saw. It vibrated way too much. I went out and bought a Stilh. I think that with something as dangerous as a chainsaw you should not go cheap.
Using the high cost gas can now. Thanks.
Had a Poulan 14 for almost 20 years, They are great if you treat them right. Just got another refurbished one for $75 Canadian pesos.
I run 40:1 in all my 2-cycle equipment 'cause my old Mac saws use 40:1 so I figure if my newer Stihl saws will run on it without fouling then it's all good. I have a couple of these old Poulan saws I need to get back together. One of these days...
And you know that trailer full of Poplar? Yeah, nah. That's Beech.
Thank you for your service. Seriously. Thanks.
Thanks for posting. And thank you.
The fuel to oil mixture should be 40 to 1 fella!
Thanks. That is not what the book or the repair shop said. Gave this to my son and I will let him know. Thanks.
@@billyq12001 it should be imbossed on the fuel tank cap if its like my 3 Poulan saws, cheers!
I run a Poulan 5020 with a 20" bar. I burned 26 chords of wood last year heating my shop. I have been through probably 15 so far thos winter. Almost all of it was cut with the Poulan. This is my second one. My first lasted 21 years of pretty hard use.
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They last if you take care of them not the fastest but they dont command the price of other saws
In my experience the green poulans' are crap. My dad bought a 20in poulan around seven years ago. The first time he took it out its motor overheated and sized up. After that he read up on chainsaws and got a poulan Pro since they have better engines in them. My brothers and my dad have all used that saw and it still runs today. All the green poulan is good for is parts.
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Gap the spark plug to .030 and it will start and run great....It wont cut out.
Junk. Don't buy this crap. I went through three including "Pros" in about 6 years. I finally got a good Stihl and have been using it for 7 years since without a single issue. The Poulans were nothing but problems and aggravation.
Very true.
I have the same poulan from Walmart. Mine is 6 years old and it’s basically junk now. Won’t start and probably never will again. I guess that’s not horrible for the cheapest saw you can buy though. I think I’ll buy a small stihl like the ms 170. It’s about 70-75 dollars more but will last a lot longer I’m sure.
dont know if you noticed, but look carefully at the label, you will see Husquavarna on there....mine does, i have a 38cc poulan...i like its light weight for around the house stuff.
At my local store there sell a Stihl for 179.99 and poloun pro for 179.99 these pl3314/16 are all sold by online dealers lows that don't warnerty there product. Which one would you go a MS170 basic Stihl or a poloun pro 50 some c.c.
Dk tomanyexwives personally ... the stihl... Bc of parts and support .... and resale value if you wanna get rid of t
Some tools are better bought at a higher price. If your the average home owner, cheaper electric chainsaws are best because they are more simple and require far less maintenance. You get what you pay for and the higher quality engines start easier, last longer and won't require as much customer support.
You should also mix Ethanol Shield, Startron, Stabil Marine, or something similiar with every fill. I also use Murphy's Mystery Oil.
Thanks.
I like Startron myself.
Poulan mower made by Husqvarna that's what they are
I still use a 50 year old Homelite Super XL Automatic. I got my money's worth a long time ago!
I had a Poulan Farm and Ranch given to me. I pulled a new fuel line and put a new carb on it and it runs great. I also have 2 50 year old Homelite Super XL’s. I don’t know if the poulan will last 50 years though
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Drill holes in the carburetor filter cover for more air.
High test over ethanol free?????
Yes. Works good with the premix fiul.
with minor mods those are exellent chainsaws , ive got several poulan saws that are over 20 years old and still have great compression and run perfect , i only run 32:1 pre mix , 40:1 is way to lean and it will burn up the piston ring in just a couple of seasons , the EPA wants those saws to burn up as quick as possible
Why couldn't that be in the instructions? Thanks.
You might could put a 18" bar and chain on it and it might work! It looks similar to a Wildthing 18".
Did that. I am not in a wheelchair and I still use it... with care.
William Quinn The main problem with chainsaws is the carb. and the fuel lines. Amazon has a 12" hemostat pliers to replace the fuel lines. Use pliers to remove the fuel lines. Take a tape measure and measure the I.D. and O.D of the fitting to determine fuel line size. It'll be about 1/16" x 1/8". Use the hemostat pliers to pull the fuel line into the tank to then install the filter. Cut the lines at a slant to ease installation. Don't enlarge the hole, it'll leak. Look at the carb. make- Zama or Walbri and the number to get the right kit. The diaphragm hardens and causes less fuel to be pumped to the engine. Get the spline mixture tool. Set lo mixture for highest RPM'S at idle and hi mixture for highest RPM'S at full throttle. Set the idle just until the chain just stops. Get the piston stop tool and the clutch tool from Amazon to replace the clutch. The clutch is left-hand thread meaning it loosens to the right. Replace the oil pump often. If there's no oil on the chain, replace the pump. Amazon has it. Get 2! They go bad often. Some carbs. from Amazon come from China. They usually don't work. To replace the engine brake, follow the instructions. To replace the chain can be frustrating! There is a trick to getting the hole to line up in the cover. You have to screw the screw until it drops in the hole. Make sure the chain is in the right direction. A chain saw can last YEARS with maintenance! I have 2 Wildthings. People call them throw-away but they just don't know how to fix them.
Very nice. Thanks for posting.
i just got one today jan 30 2028 at home depot ,,,,,brand RYOBY 14 inch ,,,i am noticing that the screw to adjust the chain oil does not get tight or even gets loose it just keeps on turning and turning for ever ,,,,how can we tell when we are giving it enough chain oil? crazy
2:08 Thank you
You're welcome.
for cutting few (smaller) trees per year cheap chainsaw have some sense but for cutting in woods large number of trees especially bigger ones dont buy cheap chinese or any shit of chainsaw because you will lost your nerves with it
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If you have min use it ok, but if doing some serious cutting pay and get a better product. Had the same issue
Wouldn't stay running, gas cover leaked gas 6 months in. I also bought and returned 2, seized, 3rd was ok. Cold weather freezing had to warm up in house before I could pull cord and start. Got a stihl and echo, mind you more cash, one 4 yrs old and new one, starts with ease and no issues. Live in northern Canada so saws have to start if I want to stay warm in the bush if heating by wood
Thank you for the post. Gave up on this and purchasing a Stihl chainsaw.
@@billyq12001 most of the pro grade chainsaw and other appliance the sellers also service both warranty , parts ect. Most dealers start before you walk away. No need to call a 800 no . Keep in mind if only little use there fine. I'm retired but must deal with 10 plus cord, my 4 yr old stihl 180 easy start needs no warm up, still works flawless and used beyond its stats
@@barryoram7832 Just purchased a Stihl MS271 via E-Bay for 300 USD. At 57 years old I hope it lasts the rest of my life.
Leaded fuel vs unleaded high test?
I use high test. It seems to start the first time and stay running with high test fuel.
The saw cut his wood. The price or brand doesn’t matter.
Ya but didn't last long. Thanks for stopping by.
@@billyq12001 I think mine was made in 2000 something. I just tuned the carb and ran some seafoam in it. Someone threw it a way because they bought a Husqvarna... Poulan is owned by well the orange brand. Any saw that makes one piece of wood two pieces is good enough. I get there are level. Free is a good start for a price point.
@@johnnywishbone932 Perhaps. Thanks for posting this.
@@billyq12001 Merry Chris✝️mas!
@@johnnywishbone932 And a very happy New Year.
I run 91 octane ethanol free in my saw I'm lucky to be able to get it near me
Nice. You will find that it will start each time without a problem.
Charles Jones ...What brands are ethanol free??
It is idiled to low I have two poulans a p3314ws and a pp4218av and both of them were idled way to low I did something about that and they are fine now
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You definitely do not need high-octane fuel in a production chainsaw. Many need only 87-octane, some 89-octane. Squish-bands all around the chamber help to prevent detonation. If you run a saw regularly, or store it dry if for more than a few weeks, E-10 is no problem. When you start a saw with fast-idle, do not leave it run with brake on, unless you want to melt some plastic. "Poulan Pro" saws have good anti-vibration. "Poulan" (green) do not.
Nice post. Thanks. I do not use 87 because of the deposits in the carburetor and it dries out the primer bubble.
Only reason I use 89-octane- my Dolmar 6100 shows 215 psi on the gauge, VERY high comp, and peaking at 10K rpm, onset of destruction could be quick. Deposits would likely be from bad filter or cracked fuel line, and plain-old dirty fuel. No cracked bubbles encountered here, but one used for ~20 years. Lots of fear-mongering about ethanol, but I MUCH prefer mine diluted for drinking. (And corn in bread, thanks.) Yes, I've a few Poulans, & PPros, besides pro Husqy, Dolmar, etc. All good.
jacques your correct abbout the chain brake... but there is no reason to not run 93.or 91... whatever you can get. i understand it may not require high octance but there are many good things that it does. i just think its raggy to run 87. maybe in a buddies machine lol but all my personally owned things will drink high octane, be it my turbo mazda or 1969 sears chainsaw..
In fact, there is good reason to not use fuel with higher octane than rqd. Put simply, higher octane results in slower flame-front propagation. That reduces efficiency and power output. Saw this demonstrated with a Formula Ford on a dyno. Best power resulted with "regular". Excess octane benefits big oil. Simple. M'self, I put the $ to much better use. Lotta nonsense about 40:1 too. Use full-syn.
just so you know stihl and husquvarna reccomend high test, yeah i know this is a poulan wild thing. but no running 93 has more benifits than cons. you can run 87, ill stick with 93 lol
This saw has a problem with gas line deteriorating issues. I think they made them to be thrown out after use
It was changed out during a warranty repair.
William Quinn , I didn’t know that, I just recently replaced the lines on my craftsman. They are the same saw I believe , rather than the fuel lines I can’t complain because it was given to me from a friend as junk and a parts saw ,but it was Farley new so I fixed it. I would have liked to have been able to put dogs on it but I don’t think ya can, it would really change people’s mind about the saw if it had some.
@@rockofagesusa7942 Just received a Stihl 18 inch from ebay for 300 bucks. All new too.
William Quinn , You will be very pleased , I have a work building full of Stihl Huskies and old Mcchllough saws and they all run and are very dependable my friend. In my opinion the farm Boss 029 & 039 are the work horses of STIHL .
People that don't know what they're doing shouldn't be running this stuff lol Was genuinely confused at the high idle the first time you started it when the choke was still on. Chain was way to tight and then at the end the chain was way to loose. I also find it hard to believe you had problems with a husqvarna if you actually took care of it. Things do need maintenance. None the less, thank you for your service anyways!
Colby Troutman It is supposed to fast idle at first. Chains loosen during use.
We have 90 octane rec fuel witch has no ethanol that’s what is the killer also just run it empty before you store it it will last for ever
That saw runs on 40:01 ... not trying to be a know it all, but you'll burn it up running it on 50:01
Wow! Thanks. The techs that got it running said 50:01.
William Quinn I have a McCullough cs 360 ,the manual says 40-01 with some oils and 50-01 with others ,I use 25-01 and it runs perfectly, with not much smoke ,these tech heads run them too lean ,two strokes must have oil too keep them cool and for a long life.
interman 77 Nice.
interman 77 Gasolin cools, oil lubricate.
tyten olaug Oil also takes heat away.
Needs tuning right out of the box and has to drive 30 min. to have someone put a screwdriver on it for 30 sec. Good luck finding parts for that green POS when you need them, cause you will. Pay the extra and get a good quality brand name like Husqvarna or STIHL from a dealer who sells and services them, do not buy from mass merchants or on-line retailers. Support local.
That wood in your trailer is not poplar it's beech which is a lot better
" ifs yah takes cares of these cheap pos saws its will takes cares of yous"
*saw breaks after 1 session of log cutting*
Didn't break... who ever put it together didn't set the carb adjustments properly. Very easy fix.
@@JohnDoe-le8fy mine came the same way, carb was WAY out of whack out of the box, it wouldn't even idle if you let off the throttle amongst other issues the thing had but it serves the purpose I acquired it for, I drive through the mountains everyday and seems like anytime the wind picks up a tree decides to rest along the road I was afraid my Husqvarna's would be stolen from my vehicle so I want a cheap easily replaceable saw to keep with me, I hated this p.o.s at first but I got it doing well now and as I said it has a purpose.
China saws have brittle cast iron piston rings, cheap carbs.....so they either die of compression loss(no start).....or they basically Gum up SO bad, and those crappy Cube carbs are Not worth messing with, total disposable junk.......So yeah, it's fine if you need to drop a couple Small trees, a One time deal......but anything other than that, NO WAY I would depend on it!
Very true. Thanks.
Trolls gotta troll. Good job getting it tuned up instead of fiddling with it like the trolls. I'm sure it will be fine. Too bad poulan doesn't have a cheering section like stihl does. I'd be in there with ya.
Mine are great saws and the nonsense about them held together with wood screws... Lol... Gotta love the internet.
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Use only ethanol free 91octane along with quality oil in that saw.
I use boat gas now. This contains nothing that will damage the carb.
So were on the same page, when you say boat gas you mean a two stroke mix. Most outboards take 50:1. My saw runs on 40:1. The whole reason I commented was when I heard "premium" gas, I thought you still used gas with ethanol. That's all.
Van Alstyne I use Premium gas in the video because boat gas is not used everywhere. I also use boat gas in my home generator.
Ok, something is being lost in translation. What you call premium gas may or may not contain ethanol. You can get 93 octane, but it still has up to 10% ethanol. Gas stations with "E-free" gas will have a dedicated pump just for it. If your using the same fuel to fill both the chainsaw and generator, something is wrong.
Van Alstyne Nice to know. Thanks.
I'M AN ECHO MAN LONG LAST GREAT SERVICE. LIKE ANY THING ELSE GOOD (MAINTENANCE) PAYS OFF
A good product would be better.
You're incorrect. Use Non-Ethanol fuel. That's why your carb messed up on the husky. Also the length of time you let your gas sit effects the internals of your 2 stroke engines. Guarantee the Stihl I use professionally everyday will outlive that Poulan. Also if you learn how to tune your carbs you can save yourself a lot of hassle. You're just wrong lol
I do know that. But, once a carb have been sitting to two plus years it has to be cleaned out. I now use Non-Ethanol fuel.
The poulan is a POS i threw my away after one year, my arm got numb from keeping it running and pulling that thing. All you need to do is get the bottles of 40:1 mix, it cost a bit more but beats the bullshit of finding a 0 ethanol gas-station. Problems are easy to prevent also before you put it away for a good bit just run it DRY. My Remington outlaw 20inch chainsaw has proven to be more than able! In fact my neighbors Stihl crapped out on him when he needed it the most.
Michel Linschoten Opinions are like ass holes everyone has one....my personal experience with poulan hasn't been bad we have a poulan pro 220 chainsaw (Durachrome engine) that my father bought new in 02 that still runs and gets used every year to cut firewood only thing thats ever failed was fuel line and primer its had a couple carb kits in the past 16 years but other than that starts up un 3 pull idles and runs smooth
Mud Mower Regulators my 2003 Poulan Pro 260 is still running strong. Of course I know how to tear it apart, repair and maintain it. I don't need no overpriced EPA regulated Pro telling me parts are no longer available
bolly kolly that my friend is why I bought a stihl fs 40ce over any other brand.
Poulans always need the carburetor adjusted out of the box. They are nothing but junk anymore.
Very true.
I have found the same thing with the 'Homelite, brand. These have really gone of the boil. Used to be a good, reliable brand. Now, utter shite.
Echo also has to be adjusted. All new saws are setup lean due to EPA restrictions
John Holifield I have a poulan woodmaster and is made in 1994 I've got no problem with this saw, starts on second or third pull and cuts really good, said that I also have a 465 husqvarna for bigger thinks to cut!
2 year average saw....??
Mine lasts about five years.
you are aware that husqvarna owns poulan aren't you
Non ethanol or just buy 50:1 trufuel. You're poulan is junk dude. Waste of time and money. If you're gonna be cheap buy an echo
Totally agree.
"If you're gonna be cheap buy an echo"..that's a oxy moron(I did not call you a moron). ECHO's are NOT cheap! At least Ryobi has a 3 yr warranty! Echo is 5yr for non commercial use - 1 & 2 yr depending on commercial applications.
Dave Holden yes they start at 200 for a under powered saw.
Idle is a little too rich ..
poulan are 40-1
thanks.
Poulans are great saws for the money ...only problem with them is they are not locally tuned when you buy them. One just needs to buy the carb tuning tool (cheap) or take it to a saw shop. A lot of people like the Stihls and Husqvarnas cause they run well......and that's cause most of the time the local dealer tunes them before sale. Besides...if you don't buy for outright high displacement performance...at least buy for color.....Poulan Green is hard to beat. Do a good muffler mod on em...and you'll be pleasantly surprised....even with the safety chain.
you are absoulutly right ,, the carbs are set way to lean
haha it has a skip tooth blade because it doesnt have enough power to run a regular chain on that long of a bar. no offence if you love the saw more power to you, but that saw is to slow for me.
I am in a wheelchair and it's good for me.
Junk
I got mine for 25
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Nice Jared August mine was $50.00 still not bad.
Jared August you got ripped a new one
I use store bought, or ordered on-line non ethanol .. 50:1 premixed fuel for 2 stroke engines now.
Poulans take 40:1 mix you're gonna ruin your engine from not enough oil
Thanks. Just following the live tech advice.
there is all the cheap saw and then under there is poulan ....
Spend $179.00 on a Stihl 2 year no hassel warranty and use the hell outta it!
KJVPreacher ...both the saw and insurance Not worth the expense if you are not a pro or arborist using daily...most homeowners dont need either...service shops make big bucks on big buck saws....so do the factory parts guys....much more than a typical homeowner wants to spend....Chinese crap now copies the good brands...wear them out &toss them....chinese parts interchange with some higher end saws....says a lot...utube full of chinese chainsaw videos now....
J Dovak lolll I guess you don’t have a stihl ..... Bc if you did you would know the 2 year warranty... is free... if you buy either a gallon of the moto mix... or a 6pack of the hp plus oil.... that’s it .... then bang... extra year on the warranty..... there is no “extra charge” per se... just this cost of the premix ... or oil... that’s it..well worth the extra year of protection.... but if you take care of your investments ..... then in theory you really shouldn’t need any warranty... but it’s always good just case something catastrophic happens...
Jimmy Tate it probably takes you all day to cut a cord of wood with that crap saw you got I know two people who bought that junk you got neither saw made it a year and they used them very little if like them more power to you but I wouldn't waste my money on it and stihl echo and Husqvarna are by far much much better saws fast cutting and hold up really well lol
not a problem dude. I assume you have had some of the cheap saws as you seem to know so much about them. As for myself, I currently own Echo, Husqvarna, Homelite and Poulan. I find little difference in performance between any of them except for power. The Rancher 455 is a powerhouse and the homelites are like mouse power, but they all serve a specific purpose. I have tried the chinese saws and can't see anything that would stop me from having one when I need another. They are used all over Asia for logging and many huge trees are downed with them. If they didn't perform as they should the local loggers wouldn't use them.
Hi Chris and Jimmy. Thanks for your inputs. I am 90% in a wheelchair now and because of the lower power and mild kickback, I can seem to use this with one arm safely.
its the chain not the saw
you're right the chain makes all the difference in a saw I have never had or seen a good poulan if you have one that's great but for me and everyone I know we've all had bad luck with poulan products and poulan pro as well the cheapest saw I will ever buy is Echo that's just me
Chris Murr ....Husky has turned to shit on saws under $350-...nothing but starting /restart problems....30% negative reviews on models i was looking to buy
1 gallon of Coleman or Crown fuel, 1 bottle of synthetic oil, 1 cap-full of STA-BIL and you're done.
Junk out of the box sthil everyday