Poulan PP4218AV 18" Chain Saw Ran great all summer. In winter, it starts great, runs great for awhile. Then it stalls out in idle and needs choke on to re-start. In real cold weather, I need to keep on the gas or bring it inside to warm up. Tried isopropyl with a carb cleaner. Don't want to touch it without some advice.

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Sounds loike its running lean, start by replacing the fuel filter on the end of the pipe in the fuel tank, if this does not help you need to richen up the mixture screws, unfortunayly you need a special toll to adjust the screws ( they have a spline, not a screwdriver slot ) the tool is part no. 530035560, once you have the tool unscrew the carb screws 1/2 turn on each and try again.

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I don't think your problem is vapor lock. Your machine is just starving for fuel. Your problem can be solved by removing and cleaning your carburetor, changing the gaskets, changing filter , and checking for bad fuel lines. Your problem is very common. GOOD LUCK FRIEND.

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Just check that it has not picked up on the piston, remove the muffler and check the condition of the piston through the exhaust port, any sign of scuffing and the saw will need to come apart for further investigation.

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Check the fuel filter, air filter, and muffler for clogging. Check the fuel lines for condition. The carburetor may need cleaning and re-kit. Make sure the chain is being properly oiled and sharpened. Good luck!

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Jun 10, 2010 • Poulan PP4218AV 18" Chain Saw

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Hi Lou; great name.
What are you trying to repair? The correct IPL and some thought works for most things.
Poulan "PP4218AV Type 2" IPL follows (may not be your saw):
http://www.ordertree.com/modelinfo/PWE/PP4218AV-Gas-Saw-Type-2/75.PP4218AV-Gas-Saw-Type-2.1.59.1.html

If this is not your saw you can find the correct one here:
Poulan.com
http://www.ordertree.com/modelinfo/POULAN-WEED-EATER/75.59.html
The dash number of your serial number is the type.

Reply below with some additional detail of what you are looking and we will continue. HTH
Lou
I was born May 1950. Which of us has been Lou longer?

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Pages 6 and 7 are quite detailed.
http://weborder.husqvarna.com/order_static/doc/NOUS/NOUS2004/NOUS2004_530165555-01.pdf

If you saw is not a Poulan PP4218AV you can find your manual here (chain installation should be similar):
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http://www.poulanpro.com/node4043.aspx
Type just the model numbers (choose the suffix after the list is provided).
I hope this was helpful. Additional assistance can be found adding a reply below.
Lou

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carbs dirty need cleaning. try adding some stabil you can buy at auto zone with fresh fuel it may clean itself out w/o having to remove the carb.

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Make sure the chain brake is not engaged.Pull it toward the handle until it latches.Also check for sawdust under the chain sprocket cover.Adjust the chain to remove slack but make sure you can still move it by hand.

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I would suggest adjusting the tension and cleaning and debris along the chain path (guide bar).

Here's the manual for Poulan PP4218AV =>

http://72.3.225.179/manuals/165555e.pdf

Look at page 6-7 for instructions to adjust the chain tension and page 16 for cleaning the guide bar.

Here's the link to other Poulan Products =>

http://www.poulanpro.com/poulanpro/manualSearchPrepare.do

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