Posted on Mar 08, 2012

Trouble With Gas Cap

Had trouble removing gas cap. Then could not get it back on. Seemed to expand so put it in the snow for about 15 minutes. Got it back on but with much difficulty. Problem????

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Gaz cap expansion is due to Ethanol contained in gas. By changine gas cap for poulan # 577858501 and use super unleaded that should contains no ethanol, you will be saved

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Massive problem with gas and oil caps of Poulan chain saws. Cannot remove or screw caps due to inadequate material. It expands with gas or oil contact.

Poulan should stand up for their product. This problem is universal on their chain saws. Should replace them free of charge. I know of four people with the same problem.

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I cut the plastic gas cap threads with an razor knife until cap fit. Rubber seal on top of cap holds the gas in.....Easy to do.

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SOURCE: Darned gas cap will NOT go back on ~?

Check the threads on the cap and the tank, they may have been damaged. If so, it may require a new gas tank, or a new cap.

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