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Chainsaw adjustment

tccoxtccox Member Posts: 7,379 ✭✭
edited July 2002 in General Discussion
Some time back there was a good thread on adjusting a chainsaw carb. I did not print it out and now need the info but cannot find it. Can someone bring it back up or give me instructions. I have tried to do a search but my webtv does not let me get into the archives. Thanks, Tom

PS It is a Poulan 2000

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who dont.
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  • squeakycsqueakyc Member Posts: 204 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dump that piece of junk and buy yourself a good chainsaw and you won't have to adjust anything. They don't run when it's hot and they don't run when it's cold, that must mean something.
    I have a Stihl and haven't touched the carb in ten years other than clean it out occasionally after heavy use.

    ATTACH A LENGTH OF CHAIN TO IT AND SELL THE POULAN AT YOUR NEXT YARD SALE AS A BOAT ANCHOR.
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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The one thing I like about my Poulan is it does not take a big jerk to start it.

    Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.
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  • treedawgtreedawg Member Posts: 321 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    make my living with a stihl and they are a great saw, and the poulan is a fine saw for a home owner. you can't beat them for the money. can't help with the adjustment because i do it by ear,
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  • timberbeasttimberbeast Member Posts: 1,738 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I only run Stihls, but you might try asking at: the forestryforum.com. Treedawg, you might enjoy the place as well.
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  • tccoxtccox Member Posts: 7,379 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    btt Anyone??

    Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who dont.
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  • roysharoysha Member Posts: 749 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    While I agree with the fact that Stihl is a great saw, my favorite for serious work, the Poulans are great home owner saws. Why spend $250 and up for something that spends the biggest share of it's life sitting around in a shed or garage when you can put the extra $150 into something fun like more ammo or towards a new gun. I have repaired a great many more saws because of "non use" than either outright wear or abuse.
    Regarding the adjustment: First gently screw in both the high and the low speed MIXTURE screws till they seat. Don't get ham * here. You can dammage things. DON'T mess with the idle adjustment screw. It rarely needs any adjusting. Next, back out both screws aproximately 1 1/8 turns. Start the saw and adjust the LOW speed screw in or out (very small increments) to get a good idle (no chain creep) and a clean, smooth acceleration when the throttle trigger is pulled. Next, wind her up and tweak the HIGH speed so that it blubbers a little bit at the top end. If you have it screaming flat out you are WAY TOO LEAN. If in doubt, err to the rich side, ie; open the HIGH speed needle a little more. Ideally you would have a tach to set the top end but they are not always available. If this doesn't work I suggest you take it to a repair shop and see if they can help you. I used to check RPMs for people for free as a PR gesture. I have Stihl digital tach that is great for this but a bit spendy for the average home owner.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    roysha, as a mechanical moron (others may dispute the qualifier!), I appreciate the tip. I have always bought quality saws, but they don't see the use a professional would give them. Now there is at least one thing I can try before I bring it in to the shop when it doesn't run correctly.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    http://biz.howstuffworks.com/chainsaw.htm?printable=1

    Try this site.. at the bottom it has poulin.. myself I find the stihl and jonsered the best
    Yes guys, I know how to operate them.. operate a skidder as well..


    One woman's opinion

    Edited by - BlackRoses on 07/23/2002 11:31:29
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  • Spring CreekSpring Creek Member Posts: 1,260 ✭
    edited November -1
    OH! So that's what that rope is for.
    And now I get it, the motor is supposed to run!
    I'll admit it does saw better now with the chain moving, but it sure is noisier than before.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    BlackRoses, you never cease to amaze me . . . tell Classic not to buy any more tickets; he already hit the lottery.

    The URL you provided is outstanding. I never heard of "HowStuffWorks" before - I bookmarked that one most carefully. Thanks!!
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  • tccoxtccox Member Posts: 7,379 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks to all for the help. Squeaky, the boat anchor sounds good except it is too light for that, I would have to tie my 2 Raven 25 autos (w/bayonets) to it and I just can't part with them.
    BRoses, thanks for the site. I will check it out later. PS My g/f runs my dozer and she loves it!Roysha, your replywas what I was looking for. That darn idle screw was what was killing me. I usually don't have much trouble adusting these things but this one was giving me fits. Chainsaws are like cars, you can buy a Chevy or Caddy and both will probably get the job done. I like Poulans because I used to live in Louisiana and they are made in Shreveport. I like to spend my money where I live. Poulans have served me well and I have never worn one out. They do get more abuse from sitting than from running. Thanks to all. Tom

    Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who dont.
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  • aby80aby80 Member Posts: 245 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I adjust my Poulan chain saws the same way as roysha. I have been cutting 4-6 cords of wood per year for my Fisher wood stove for the last 18 years. I use the smaller 2.2 cc to 2.5 cc 16" bar models rather than 2 larger Poulans I own. The smaller ones work just as good and don't kill me from the added weight.

    If you don't care where you are going, you can't get lost.
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  • Guns & GlassGuns & Glass Member Posts: 864 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ADDITIONS TO CARB ADJUSTMENTS!!!!!

    NEVER...adjust a carb unless the air filter is cleaned PROPERLY FIRST!
    It will change the air/fuel, giving a false-less than optium setting.
    Many a cylinder/piston has been ruined running the saw lean when carbs were cleaned AFTER the adjustments were made.

    USE...ONLY a small, short screwdriver. You are GENTLY turning a pointed steel(hard) screw into a zinc alloy (soft)body. Once it's damaged, it's ruined. Forever.

    Do suggest that you turn the Idle screw out, then in till it touches the cam plate. Then 1 turn IN. The chain may creep-run when started, but that's ok for the moment. Be Careful.

    Once the LO side screw has been adjusted, THEN turn the Idle screw out till the chain stops turning. If it's too low, the saw will bog-stumble, or die. Final testing will happen after the next step.

    Follow the earlier instructions on the Hi side screw. Pay attention to what he said!!!!! Screaming isn't power.

    Poulan builds saws for Husky, and Jonsered. The new Stihls, Husky, and Jonsereds are being built like Poulans design. They all are going chaeper for the volume market.

    Personally would take a big Husky, Jonsered, or better yet a DOLMAR (world's First chain saw) over a Stihl,....if the Dealer was there to support the line. Less vibration, simpler design, and equal if not more power.



    Happy Bullet Holes!
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  • bartobarto Member Posts: 4,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    the local shop where i buy my suspenders has a "polish" chainsaw on the wall.
    its a hacksaw frame with 12" of dog chain in it.
    sorta slow mover.
    barto

    the hard stuff we do right away - the impossible takes a little longer
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  • dads-freeholddads-freehold Member Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    greetings, barto, is that any relation to the chain gun? respt submitted dads-freehold

    rodney colson
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