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General Product Question posted March 30, 2011 by BigJerQuestion:PLN1514 Chainsaw Oil issues.
1. When I push the oil cap to oil the bar and chain, the oil goes into the saw and not into the bar and chain. What should I check?
2. Oil seeps out of the oil tank when the saw is stored. It does not have a gasket. Is it possible that this will be fixed by adding a gasket inside the oil tank cap?
3. When cutting horizontally with the saw, oil leaks out of the oil tank cap. Is this another issue to be solved with an oil cap gasket?
4. I do not have a manual to use as a reference. How do I get one?Details:These issues (except #4) were originally listed in the Poulan Pro section on Mar 24, updated on Mar 28, and I removed the listing on Mar 30 to re-list in the Poulan section where it belongs. In those 6 days with the help of some rain days I have been able to work out the answers to issues 2,3, and 4.
Possible Answers: to issues 2,3,4.
2. Possible Answer: In the Poulan Pro section of this website, the question by Charles Dudley, “My PLN1514 is leaking chainbar oil everywhere, all of the ...“. Answer provided on Mar 25, by Scott W. In his answer where he writes “...As long as the cap is sealed and there are no air leaks to the tank the oil will only release a couple of drops then a vacuum would be created and no ail would dispense....” It appears the the answer to my question is to add the gasket to the oil cap sense it is missing one, then I should get my proper oil seal.
3. Answer: Order and install the gasket from the; Kit Oil Cap, Part number: 574404101.
4. Answer: Found the manual and parts list on the web:
Operator Manual: http://weborder.husqvarna.com/order_static/doc/NOUS/NOUS2008/NOUS2008-PLN1514-9096210916-2.pdf
Parts List: http://weborder.husqvarna.com/order_static/doc/NIUS/NIUS2010/NIUS2010_952802357.pdf
Details of the number one issue.
Actions: Removed and cleaned the chain and bar, (including the bar grove, and oil ports).
Observations:
a. The oil tank does not have any cracks or holes.
b. The anti-spillage pad looks good, no cracks or tears.
c. The front of the oil tank with the oil exit nipple is not flush against the back of the anti-spillage pad, and the bar adjusting plate. There is free play there.
d. The front of the oil tank has free play both forward and back, and side to side.
e. The oil tank nipple is not centered inside the hole in the bar adjusting plate. Easily identified in picture shown below.
f. When pushing the oil tank cap to oil the bar, the oil tank moves forward and pushes the nipple against the front of the anti-spillage pad changing the pad shape from circular to oval and creating a gap on the left side between the anti-spillage pad and the bar adjusting plate hole. Looks like it creates an opportunity for oil to be routed into the saw case between the back of the bar adjusting plate, and the anti-spillage pad.
Additional observations Dated 03-31-2011.
g. When the oil tank is pulled slightly to the back of the saw, the oil tank nipple can be centered in the middle of the hole in the anti-spillage pad and bar adjusting plate.
h. When the oil tank nipple is centered in the middle of the hole of the anti-spillage pad and bar adjusting plate two things are immediately noticeable; 1) the oval distortion of the anti-spillage pad ends and it returns to a circular shape, 2) there is a sizable gap in front of the oil tank and a rib on the case that appears to be there to stop the oil tank from moving forward, and to hold the tank in the correct position.
Steps forward: Because of the absence of any input by “Answer Army” from the time these issues/questions were originally raised in the Poulan Pro section on Mar 24, and the saw needs to be fixed to use it, I'll take a stab at answering the remaining final question/issue.
Issue #1 Initial Solution Options:
There are three apparent options to fix the problem of the saw not oiling the bar/chain, and instead the oil is going into the saw.
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Take it to my nearest authorized Poulan repair facility. (good option)
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Purchase, and replace the oil tank, and anti-spillage pad. (good option)
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Cut and bend a metal shim to fill the slack space on the left, and front of the oil tank to hold the oil tank where it appears it should be. The intended results are aligning the nipple with the hole in the pad/plate, holding the oil tank flush against the pad/plate, and a long term solution.
Decision and why: Option “3)” It appears to be a straight forward task that might have a good chance of being a longer term solution. The estimated total cost of this option is one can (soup/vegetable/Pepsi/) to use for metal shim fabrication. Estimated additional wait time=zero.
Disadvantages of options “1), 2)”: I can not find my original receipt to prove it is still under warranty so the dealer should charge me labor, plus parts. They will most likely replace the tank and anti-spillage pad and the same problem has a good chance to fail again in about the same time-frame of use. If I purchase and replace the oil tank and anti-spillage pad myself, I pay for the parts, wait for them to arrive, and then they still have a good chance to fail again in about the same time-frame of use.
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General Product Question posted April 14, 2012 by Doug CassellQuestion:Can you help decoding chainsaw serial number?Details:I have a craftsman type 1 20" gas chainsaw made by Poulan. There is no sticker with a model # on it.
I got it used and didn't even ask or, think about what model it was at the time, it ran great.
The recoil starter went out and even taking it to Sears was no help with a model#!
The serial # is 1F2425403
On the bottom of the sticker the serial# is on is the# 530-027831
Another sticker on saw list Guide bar part# 952-044380 and saw chain part# 952-051266
On the guide bar is the #44246 AF, below that is 20 3/8
I hope you can help!
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- Parts Question posted July 1, 2011 by Joseph HellmuellerQuestion:Today I purchased a Poulan model P3314WSA chain saw. Is there a spur available for this saw? This is a safety item.
- Service & Maintenance Question posted March 17, 2012 by Yugeun YangQuestion:Poulan P3816 would not idle. I have been limping along the saw for about an hour so far. It would start well and runs right after starting but after engine rmp has been up then, it just dies as soon as I release my figner off the throtle triger. The saw has been like this always evern since right out of box. Please see my video and help me.Video:
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- Service & Maintenance Question posted November 4, 2013 by Randy ZissQuestion:How do you replace fuel lines in the Poulan P4018 (40cc/18inch) chainsaw?Details:
In my 2nd season of light tree falling and sawing firewood, I've seen my chainsaw already fail. It would start but would not power up consistently making me think I needed to clean the air filter or check the fuel filter. Air cleaner element was fine, but when I checked the fuel filter, it wasn't attached to anything and several pieces of fuel line was laying in the fuel tank looking like dried up pieces of macaroni. I suspect your fuel lines are not very fond of the ethanol which may be in fuel often sold.
Personally, I use 93 octane marina fuel without ethanol for this reason, but my fuel lines failed anyway. I suspect this is out of warranty and the local servicing dealer indicated it would cost the same amount as a new Poulan chainsaw....then suggested I buy a Stihl chainsaw. Is this how you prefer to see your business evaporate?
- Service & Maintenance Question posted June 27, 2011 by Lenny FobertQuestion:I just purchased a PLN3516F. I used it the other day and was pleased on how it ran and worked. One thing is that I'm having trouble tensioning the chain. I've done everything that the manual says to due but I can't turn the nobs. Is there something that I'm not doing? I push the Chain Brake away from me.
Thanks for your help - Service & Maintenance Question posted August 30, 2011 by Robert JonesQuestion:I recently purchased a P3314WSA chain saw and the choke lever snaps back in when I try to pull it out. Any ideas how this can be remedied? I have made sure that the on and off lever is in the on position.Details:
- Parts Question posted September 26, 2011 by Carl SilvermanQuestion:Rebuilding Craftsman(Poulan) chain saw model No. 358.350462.
Overtorqued clutch side of crankshaft damaging shaft. Can the crankshaft, assembly no. 530047062, be purchased separately. If crankshaft can not be purchased separately, please explain reason. It doesn't pay to purchase the assembly since it is half the cost of the original saw cost.
Thanks - Service & Maintenance Question posted August 12, 2011 by Larry PartingtonQuestion:I have a P3314WSA saw and it will not idle. I used this back in April and had to adjust the idle then to keep it running. I would like to use it now but no idle -- I have drained the gas and replaced with fresh gas and adjusted the idle but it does not idle --- also I set the saw on my bench and it leaked bar oil all over --- Can I take it to my local repair depot and have it fixed ??
- Service & Maintenance Question posted February 27, 2012 by Bob HuffmanQuestion:Problem sharpening PLN3516F electric chainsaw. The manual does not address this that I can find. I am not able to easily pull the chain forward to get to all the teeth for sharpening like I can with my 2 gas saws. Is there a way to release the electric motor so the chain will spin freely or am I going to have to pull the chain really hard to sharpen it? I don't want to damage the saw.
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