20 Most Recent Poulan Pro 18 Inch 400E Chain Saw Questions & Answers

You may have put the chain on backwards. That is possible...

Jim

So the chain stops and the motor still runs. Does it run at high RMP or just idles. It could be the chain brake. My clutch froze up on me after an hour of running. I had to let it cool and then take it apart to free it up.

When it overheats it may not be getting enoiugh oil. The oiler may be weak have it checked. I too, have a Poulan 18" Chainsaw and I think it is great. Everything I own is Poulan Pro or Troy Bilt. They are simply the best for the price.

I have the same problem --if any one knows please send info
Thanks Ron

you can buy a simple kit for a few dollars, there is a jig that holds the chain and a roud file that will be guided through the jig at the proper angle to sharpen the chain

Loosen the chain as it could have run over something or tightened itself as the chain dried out. But if it won't turn and it just humms or does' nothing the motor may have overheated and locked up. The motor may smell burnt ( like a hot elecrric stove) and it may be melted together. If its halfway new and you have the reciept you can try to exchange it but certain kinds of failures may not let you get an exchange

There could be a few reasons why your Poulan p3314 is hard to pull and jerky. The most common reason is that the spark plug is dirty or fouled. This can happen if the engine is left to sit for a long period of time, or if it isn't used very often. Another possibility is that the air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced. What could be causing your Poulan p3314 to be hard to pull and jerky? The most common reason for a hard to pull and jerky Poulan p3314 is a dirty or fouled spark plug. This can happen if the engine is left to sit for a long period of time, or if it isn't used very often. Another possibility is that the air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced. How can you fix a hard to pull and jerky Poulan p3314? The best way to fix a hard to pull and jerky Poulan p3314 is to clean or replace the spark plug. If the air filter is dirty, it will also need to be replaced. I hope this helps!

incorrect plug in use where the plug end is hitting the piston seizing piston ring seizing bearing flooding engine allowing raw fuel into combustion chamber causing a hydraulic lock situation remove the plug and if the pull start is normal, it is either the plug or excessive fuel if it spins over freely with out the plug put your finger over the plug hole and pull the cord several times to remove any excess fuel from the system if it is still difficult with the plug removed replace or repair

I believe there is also a idle adjust. adj. both L and H 1 1/2 turns approx from closed (bottom) for initial start up. check video links below, press the helpful button http://www.poulan.com/ddoc/POUO/POUO2004_USen/POUO2004_USen__530165293-01.pdf How To Easily Fix Chainsaw That Bogs Down By Adjusting The Carburetor HOW TO ADJUST POULAN CHAINSAW CARBURETOR .

Glad you fixed it. They are usually just a simple on off switch and the spark either works with it on or off.

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