Wanted to update y'all on my progress. Dismantled carb, and all parts looked like new- no oil or gas deposits, etc. Reassembled, primed carb, and same thing- cranked & ran for 2 or 3 secs. & choked out. Tried adjusting H & L needles, and nothing. Having enough of this BS, I took it to a local small engine repair shop. Dude adjusted carb until the green monster roared at high and idle speeds. Sold me new air filter & gas cap, and asked me if $10 sounded fair for the parts & labor. After I stopped laughing, I slapped a Hamilton in his palm, and raced home. After surveying the job I have ahead of me, I put the saw in the garage, and decided to jump on it tomorrow.
Thanks to all of you for your assistance.
Received a Poulan 2300CVA about 15 years ago as a gift, so I can't really look at the horse that gave it to me, in the mouth. Problem is, it has been hard as hell to start since the day I first cranked it. I have used it maybe 5 or 6 times, and it has been sitting for probably 8-10 years in it's plastic case. I drained the gas recently, put fresh gas & oil in, replaced spark plug and ZIP-nothing. Took it apart and found the fuel line rotted into 5 or 6 pieces, and the air filter had turned to crumbs. Replaced both, poured a little gas in the carb. & it sputtered a few times & crapped out. I am killing myself trying to get this thing started AND KEEP it running, but have had enough. Can anyone offer advice (other than using it as a wheel chock). Carb adjustment maybe? Thanks!
