My Poulan 260 LE Pro Chainsaw starts but dies when I give it gas

SOURCE: Chainsaw runs, but dies when given gas.

adjust the gas and air on the two little screws on the carborator

steve

• 181 Answers
• Posted on Jan 07, 2009

SOURCE: 40 CC WILD THING POULAN

remove the muffler and see if there are score marks on the piston,if score marks are visable,it needs piston and cylinder.if engine was ran lean this will happen.most people run these machines lean.you will get a flooded look to the spark plug when the piston is scored.............

Jim Parker

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• Posted on Jun 10, 2009

SOURCE: Poulan 335 chainsaw starts easily and then stalls

1. You will first want to check your fuel lines for cracks/breaks.
2. If they are o.k. then you will need to disassemble the carburetor and spray with carb. cleaner. Make sure that the small screen in carb. is free of debris. Use a Den Tek Brush, (http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=165357&catid=1152), to clean the small portals in carb. Check the gasket and diaphragm for breaksor wear. (NOTE): If your carburetor guts, (Carb. Kit), are more than 3 or 4 years old, you might want to replace them while you have it apart.

If you need further assistance, just let me know.


Jim

SOURCE: poulan pro 220 chainsaw owner's manual for tune-up

you could try cleaning the carb and filter. make sure your fuel lines are clean too

SOURCE: Poulan Pro 295 46cc chainsaw that won't start

Does the spark plug get wet with fuel when pulled through? If dry, try spraying a little starting fluid in the plug hole and reinstall the plug. If it pops at least once, you have fuel delivery problems--look for hardened/ cracked fuel lines. Clean the muffler arrestor screen. When the muffler is off, check the condition of the piston skirt and cylinder wall for deep scoring or obvious wear. Make sure the primer button (if equipped) is filling with fuel when pumped a few times. If it doesn't, make sure the bulb is not hard or cracked and check the lines going to and from it. Check the carburetor bolts and nuts for tightness. The fuel filter in the tank could be plugged, fish it out and check. If you have checked all these items, it may be time to clean and rekit the carburetor. Hope this helps!