Poulan 3400 counter vibe

[3000 FPS]

Not sure why you were told to use this starting procedure, but its not a good one. No point in pulling it over with the switch off. If the carb is rebuilt and working properly, that only serves to flood the saw.



Exactly the procedure to use on these. I have none that do not work right when doing it this way.

To me it is the bench mark on the way to start an older saw. I even use this method on my Dolmars, Stihls, J-reds, and Huskys. If they are an older carbureted saw it works everytime.

 

[Magnumfloyd]

When I loosen that fuel lid pressure gets released is that normal

 

[Eccentric]

When I loosen that fuel lid pressure gets released is that normal

Yes.

 

[Modifiedmark]

To me it is the bench mark on the way to start an older saw. I even use this method on my Dolmars, Stihls, J-reds, and Huskys. If they are an older carbureted saw it works everytime.

Thats how you start anything with a carb and a choke, lawmowers, old trucks, tractors etc.

Put the switch on, choke it, turn it over, push the choke in when it hits...

 

[Magnumfloyd]

Mark that's how I always started stuff until the other guy suggested that procedure

 

[redunshee]

When I loosen that fuel lid pressure gets released is that normal

Are you saying that you hear pressure get released when you loosen the fuel cap? If so , that's not right. Means your tank vent is plugged.
Bob

 

[Kostas]

Are you saying that you hear pressure get released when you loosen the fuel cap? If so , that's not right. Means your tank vent is plugged.
Bob

Are you sure Bob?I think that vent's job is to prevent the vacuum build up,not the presure.

 

[redunshee]

Are you sure Bob?I think that vent's job is to prevent the vacuum build up,not the presure.

Maybe we are saying the same thing but you said it much better. I was trying to say if he hears air, somethings clogged. I've never heard air releasing/ entering when I've loosened the fuel cap.
Bob

 

[Modifiedmark]

I've never heard air releasing/ entering when I've loosened the fuel cap.
Bob

Thats because your old and hard of hearing. :hmm3grin2orange:

Not uncommon for it to build a little pressure in the tank as the vents duckbill valve is a one way valve that lets air into the tank but not back out of it.

 

[redunshee]

Thats because your old and hard of hearing. :hmm3grin2orange:

Not uncommon for it to build a little pressure in the tank as the vents duckbill valve is a one way valve that lets air into the tank but not back out of it.

Mark, you got me again. You know I have a mental,block about the duckbill valve.

 

[Magnumfloyd]

http://youtu.be/JxiQHrqwSyg

 

[OhioGregg]

Looks good Magnum! I take it you got her straitened out and following the program.


Gregg,

 

[Magnumfloyd]

http://youtu.be/ViT-YNHonkA
But some times it does this

 

[3000 FPS]

4300 acting up - YouTube
But some times it does this

What I would do after pulling on it for about 10 times and it does not start. I would pull the plug and see if it is wet or dry. It is either getting fuel or it is not. You need to see which one it is so a diagnosis can be made. Other wise your just spittin the wind.

 

[redunshee]

Yup. I would check to see if plug was wet. Stupid question,but are you setting the throttle lock?
After checking everything else , as a last resort, I would stick the carb in a USC. Naturally dissasembled.

 

[hoeyrd2110]

mine starts first or second pull no choke or throttle once warm. if i run it dry for storage then i takes 6-8 pulls on choke and throttle stop. sounds like the USC and a carb kit mentioned earlier would do your saw some good. it sounds like it's running well otherwise. maybe a vid of it in wood next

 

[Magnumfloyd]

The carb kits was done and I put in perry mans for about an hour disassembled. Most time I don't set the throttle lock

 

[Modifiedmark]

Most time I don't set the throttle lock

Why not? You ever wonder why they bothered to put them on the saw for?

 

[hoeyrd2110]

try and richen up the low slightly i bet it will help with the fast idle too. out an 1/8 on the low an in a 1/16 on the high

 

[OhioGregg]

4300 acting up - YouTube
But some times it does this

Sounds to me like it wants to go...if you used a little throttle. I use the throttle lock on my saws all the time to start them. As soon as they start, just hit the trigger so its not racing, and let it warm up a little. Does the same thing as the fast idle on older cars & trucks etc. with an automatic choke.


Gregg,