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Ron January 4th 06 09:56 PM

Poulan Chainsaw Won't Oil Bar And Chain
 
I have a Poulan 1950 LE Woodshark that is not oiling the bar and chain.


I drained out the oil, checked the screen, (which was clean) took off
the side cover that holds the bar and shot WD-40 thru the hose's that
run back to the reservoir to make sure they weren't blocked. (WD-40
flowed freely)

I also cleaned the oil holes and the grove in the bar.

Then I reassembled the saw, filled it with oil, ran it, with no signs
of oil flowing onto the bar/chain.

Then I ran it with the side cover off and w/o the bar, no oil flowing
from the port/tube.

The saw is only a yr old and I've only made about 100 cuts with it,
what could be the problem?

It's obvious to me that the oil isn't being pumped, is this a common
problem with Poulan or did I just get a lemon?

And, is this an easy fix?


Ron January 5th 06 07:12 PM

Poulan Chainsaw Won't Oil Bar And Chain
 

Ron wrote:
I have a Poulan 1950 LE Woodshark that is not oiling the bar and chain.


I drained out the oil, checked the screen, (which was clean) took off
the side cover that holds the bar and shot WD-40 thru the hose's that
run back to the reservoir to make sure they weren't blocked. (WD-40
flowed freely)

I also cleaned the oil holes and the grove in the bar.

Then I reassembled the saw, filled it with oil, ran it, with no signs
of oil flowing onto the bar/chain.

Then I ran it with the side cover off and w/o the bar, no oil flowing
from the port/tube.

The saw is only a yr old and I've only made about 100 cuts with it,
what could be the problem?

It's obvious to me that the oil isn't being pumped, is this a common
problem with Poulan or did I just get a lemon?

And, is this an easy fix?



[email protected] January 5th 06 08:46 PM

Poulan Chainsaw Won't Oil Bar And Chain
 
It's known as a fairly cheaply made saw. Sounds as if you did all the
stuff you should have. If you get no help here, try posting at the
misc.rural usenet forum, or, alternatively on www.gardenweb.com in the
toolshed forum.

I'm not much at small engine mechanics....

If you will be using a saw much, you might try stepping up to an echo,
Husky or stihl, you might be able to get a used one from a local dealer
for not too many million....


Ron January 7th 06 12:55 AM

Poulan Chainsaw Won't Oil Bar And Chain
 

wrote:
It's known as a fairly cheaply made saw. Sounds as if you did all the
stuff you should have. If you get no help here, try posting at the
misc.rural usenet forum, or, alternatively on
www.gardenweb.com in the
toolshed forum.

I'm not much at small engine mechanics....

If you will be using a saw much, you might try stepping up to an echo,
Husky or stihl, you might be able to get a used one from a local dealer
for not too many million....


Thanks, I'll try there.

BTW, no I don't use it much. Like I said, I've only made about 100 cuts
with it in a little over a yr. Just enough time for the warranty to run
out. I could take it back to Home Depot but they don't carry that saw
anymore. I might just try taking it back anyway maybe they'll give me a
credit.


Colbyt January 7th 06 05:06 PM

Poulan Chainsaw Won't Oil Bar And Chain
 

"Ron" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have a Poulan 1950 LE Woodshark that is not oiling the bar and chain.


I drained out the oil, checked the screen, (which was clean) took off
the side cover that holds the bar and shot WD-40 thru the hose's that
run back to the reservoir to make sure they weren't blocked. (WD-40
flowed freely)

I also cleaned the oil holes and the grove in the bar.

Then I reassembled the saw, filled it with oil, ran it, with no signs
of oil flowing onto the bar/chain.

Then I ran it with the side cover off and w/o the bar, no oil flowing
from the port/tube.

The saw is only a yr old and I've only made about 100 cuts with it,
what could be the problem?

It's obvious to me that the oil isn't being pumped, is this a common
problem with Poulan or did I just get a lemon?

And, is this an easy fix?


It is an easy fix. Just buy a new oil pump and install it.

You can order from your parts diagram or at any parts place.

Why did it fail? I can't say but a new pump solved my problem after I had
done all the things you have done.

Colbyt



Levon January 7th 06 05:52 PM

Poulan Chainsaw Won't Oil Bar And Chain
 
put some windex on it

"Colbyt" wrote in message
news:PFRvf.690265$_o.367634@attbi_s71...

"Ron" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have a Poulan 1950 LE Woodshark that is not oiling the bar and chain.


I drained out the oil, checked the screen, (which was clean) took off
the side cover that holds the bar and shot WD-40 thru the hose's that
run back to the reservoir to make sure they weren't blocked. (WD-40
flowed freely)

I also cleaned the oil holes and the grove in the bar.

Then I reassembled the saw, filled it with oil, ran it, with no signs
of oil flowing onto the bar/chain.

Then I ran it with the side cover off and w/o the bar, no oil flowing
from the port/tube.

The saw is only a yr old and I've only made about 100 cuts with it,
what could be the problem?

It's obvious to me that the oil isn't being pumped, is this a common
problem with Poulan or did I just get a lemon?

And, is this an easy fix?


It is an easy fix. Just buy a new oil pump and install it.

You can order from your parts diagram or at any parts place.

Why did it fail? I can't say but a new pump solved my problem after I had
done all the things you have done.

Colbyt





Ron January 8th 06 10:02 AM

Poulan Chainsaw Won't Oil Bar And Chain
 

Colbyt wrote:
"Ron" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have a Poulan 1950 LE Woodshark that is not oiling the bar and chain.


I drained out the oil, checked the screen, (which was clean) took off
the side cover that holds the bar and shot WD-40 thru the hose's that
run back to the reservoir to make sure they weren't blocked. (WD-40
flowed freely)

I also cleaned the oil holes and the grove in the bar.

Then I reassembled the saw, filled it with oil, ran it, with no signs
of oil flowing onto the bar/chain.

Then I ran it with the side cover off and w/o the bar, no oil flowing
from the port/tube.

The saw is only a yr old and I've only made about 100 cuts with it,
what could be the problem?

It's obvious to me that the oil isn't being pumped, is this a common
problem with Poulan or did I just get a lemon?

And, is this an easy fix?


It is an easy fix. Just buy a new oil pump and install it.

You can order from your parts diagram or at any parts place.

Why did it fail? I can't say but a new pump solved my problem after I had
done all the things you have done.

Colbyt


Sorry if this post twice, friggen Google.

I found an oil pump locally, what part of the saw do I need to take
apart to replace the oil pump?

Thanks, Ron


Ron January 8th 06 10:07 AM

Poulan Chainsaw Won't Oil Bar And Chain
 

Colbyt wrote:
"Ron" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have a Poulan 1950 LE Woodshark that is not oiling the bar and chain.


I drained out the oil, checked the screen, (which was clean) took off
the side cover that holds the bar and shot WD-40 thru the hose's that
run back to the reservoir to make sure they weren't blocked. (WD-40
flowed freely)

I also cleaned the oil holes and the grove in the bar.

Then I reassembled the saw, filled it with oil, ran it, with no signs
of oil flowing onto the bar/chain.

Then I ran it with the side cover off and w/o the bar, no oil flowing
from the port/tube.

The saw is only a yr old and I've only made about 100 cuts with it,
what could be the problem?

It's obvious to me that the oil isn't being pumped, is this a common
problem with Poulan or did I just get a lemon?

And, is this an easy fix?


It is an easy fix. Just buy a new oil pump and install it.

You can order from your parts diagram or at any parts place.

Why did it fail? I can't say but a new pump solved my problem after I had
done all the things you have done.

Colbyt


Do you have the same saw ?


Ron January 9th 06 04:01 AM

Poulan Chainsaw Won't Oil Bar And Chain
 
Colbyt wrote:
It is an easy fix. Just buy a new oil pump
and install it.


You can order from your parts diagram
or at any parts place.


Why did it fail? I can't say but a new
pump solved my problem after I had
done all the things you have done.


OK, I located a new oil pump (locally) what part of the saw do I need to
take apart to gain access to the pump?

Thanks, Ron



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