20 Most Recent Poulan P3314 14" Gas Chain Saw 2.0 Cuin 33CC 2 Cycl - Page 5 Questions & Answers

You need to pretension it. Remove the pull handle, rotate the spool about 2 revolutions against the spring, rethread the cord and reinstall the handle.
Lou

I checked their site at Poulanpro.com and found your saw but they don't show a case. I would suggest you call them at 1-800-554-6723 or go to the site and under service locator type in your zip code and find a center near you that might be able to help.

Iguess she hosed the machine down ,water may have tracked and drained the battery ,and what you are hearing is the solenoid clicking....try another battery or jumper leads off the car you may be surprised .WHAT EVER YOU DO DONT,I SAID DONT.,RUN THE ENGINE WITH OUT THE BATTERY HOOKED OR YOU WILL BURN THE RECTIFIER OUT!!! AND IT WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY, if the new battery doesn`t do the trick , you are going to haveto follow the clicking by ear until you find where the clicks are coming from let me know PLEASE I also can learn from your experience

You have gum in your carbeurator.
You can try a carb. cleaner that you add to the gas. I likve one called seafoam. You add one ounce per gallon of fuel.

Also, you must have a good clean spark plug, and a clean air filter. The spark, the fuel, and the air all contribute to an easy start and a good idle. If you havn't changed the spark plug lately do so, same with the air filter.

The smaller line comes from the fuel filter in the tank to the nipple on the side of the carb with the cover w/ 1large screw in the center, the other small line goes from the other nipple on the carb to the primer bulb, the larger line goes from the other nipple on the primer bulb back to the tank, and only gets pushed in about 1/2-3/4" into the tank. Hope this helps.

Check the flywheel and flywheel key. It sounds like the timing is off.

Hi, do you pump the primer til is's full before starting?

I would try Poulanpro.com and look at their user manuals for the adjustment. They are different on most saws. Hope this helps

Have you tried to order direct from Poulan at Poulanpro.com if not they have a toll free number that you can call to get in contact with one of their dealers and that should get you up and running again.

PDF manual for the P3314 Chainsaw can be downloaded here

FIrst off be sure you have the correct size line. Poulan uses several sizes of fuel line. If you got the wrong one, you won't get it to go in. The best way is to cut the tip of the fuel line at an angle. If you warm the fuel line before inserting it, it will go in easier. Once you get it forced in a little ways, you can reach in with a pair of needle nose pliers and pull on the fuel line while pushing it in from the outside. If you bought the line from a Poulan dealer, then instructions would be included along with the end being precut at a long angle to assist with installation.

The fuel cap has a rubber check valve in the top. This check valve allows air to enter the tank so fuel can flow. Much like the vent on your gas can. Sounds like the check valve in the cap is stiffening and not flexing. Best bet is to buy a new cap. Most caps like that sell for less than $3.

Sounds like you are starving for fuel. This can be a clogged fuel filter (old gas around the outside of it), a cracked fuel line, or the diaphragms in the carburetor need replaced. Make sure you the fuel filter is clean. Clean it off with some gumout spray. If your fuel lines are not cracked, then I would suggest a new diaphragm kit in the carburetor. Not sure of your mechanical abilities, so I don't know how hard or easy that would be for you to do.

Jeff
Mowers4u

Go to Poulanpro.com and look at a parts explosion and they also have a toll free number that might help. let me know if not and I will research more.

dont jump start any atv with any lawn mower or car, there is a circut board that controls spark,gas everthing. if you need to jump start atv you can do this with your mower but only with it shut off. the oroblem with this is that you could burn out the stater plate in the atv. look at bike bandit for your bike,size motor and all parts.

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