Poulan Carb Adjustment Tool

JohnD-Gman · Jan 22, 2004

Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a tool to adjust the carb on a Poulan Pro 260. The screws have no slot or hole, but are approx 3/16" in diameter and have a serated edge. I have called several places and no one knows of such a tool. Thanks in advance.

tony marks · Jan 22, 2004

dang i got mine just in time.. mines got both screws.. my sympathies.. i guess husky is next..i dont care how good a saw they put out if i cant adjust it it kill my interest in it.. but i know these fellas figure a way sooner or later.. probably already know.. another thing to do when u get a saw modified.. if its something that will turn u can always put u a grip on it for some kinda scew driver . just be slow an get it rite ..good luck

hlw49 · Jan 24, 2004

Get a couple of limiter caps and cut the stops off them and slide them over the serated edges of the adjusting screws. Will work like a charm. Later Butch

jimmyq · Jan 24, 2004

use a tap and die to get em out then put your own screws back in?

songercarving · Jan 24, 2004

service tool

service tool part # is 530035560. Retail is about $5.50. This is actually a pretty good idea as they get out of putting on limiter caps. Anybody who can order a poulan part can get you one. If you can't find one I could mail you one.
Thanks,
Stevie Songer

hlw49 · Jan 24, 2004

I ordered one but haven't gotten it yet. They back ordered it. Got a new saw and can't set the carb. what a shame. No really I can I just have to make the tool like I stated in previous post.

rahtreelimbs · Jan 24, 2004

Can't you use a small pair of needle nose pliers until you get the tool?

mbopp · Jan 25, 2004

Don't know how much space you have to work with, but I've used a piece of vacuum hose as a way to start spark plugs in tight places. Try pushing a piece over the screw head & turn.

If you have a straight shot at the screws you could try taking a piece if 1/4" copper tubing & slot / split one end w/ a fine hacksaw for maybe 1/2" back. Adjust the end for a snug enough fit by squeezing or spreading the end as needed.

oakman · Jan 25, 2004

take 'em out with a pair of small needle nose. then cut a slot in the head with a dremel and cut off wheel. or use a hacksaw if your a caveman.

Tony Snyder · Jan 25, 2004

Some of these carbs that have limiter caps and no shoulder on the screw and no friction springs will not hold adjustment if you do not put the limiters back on. I had some back way out on me from vibration and nothing but thread friction to hold the needles in place.

JohnD-Gman · Jan 26, 2004

Songercarving, thanks for the part number. I will try to get the tool locally, but if I have a problem, I may call upon you. Thanks again. JohnD

Fish · Jan 26, 2004

I just use my hemostats. They usually have some resin on
them to help with gription.

Bill G · Jan 26, 2004

I thought a Poulan carb adjusting tool was a 3LB sledge.

Bill

sedanman · Jan 26, 2004

A 3lb sledge will knock just about any "crab" out of adjustment...........permenantly.

Bill G · Jan 27, 2004

Well every da"" Poulan I every had was a crabby son of a gun. A 3lb sledge was a good tool to have around. The Micro required you to remove the air filter to adjust the carb. What sense does that make.

Bill

Bar Nut · Jan 7, 2006

photo please

hlw49 said:
Get a couple of limiter caps and cut the stops off them and slide them over the serated edges of the adjusting screws. Will work like a charm. Later Butch

anyone have a photo of this fixit?

Marco · Jan 8, 2006

Somebody posted here once before that a red electrical butt connector works on those screws. When it comes to adjusting a Stihl I have found that that Bosch plug in a Poulan 3000 seems to be the best way to straighten them out so they run right.

Fish · Jan 8, 2006

Actually I am the one that uses the red butt connecter, but the resin coated
hemostats was funnier.
The red butt connecters are just the right size

kscycler · Jan 9, 2006

Found Them!

I went to www.partstore.com and searched for Poulan P/N 530035560. Search resulted in TOOL CARB. ADJ. CSI, Poulan Part Number: 530035560, for $5.11. Shipping was a bit steep, but hey, it's a hard to get part. Hope that helps...

Fish · Jan 9, 2006

I will ship you a red butt connecter for $3.00, free shipping!!!!

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