How To Get An Old Chainsaw Running

This video will show you how to troubleshoot a chainsaw that won't start after sitting in a shed or barn for a long time. We'll get this old Poulan Woodshark running and reliable in no time!

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[robertbeliveau]

Great advice ! I’ve worked with chainsaws in the tree industry for over 40 years and your instruction is spot on !

[noahhamilton]

Great video! You're straight to the point and your tips are awesome. Normally I skip thru all of the BS but it was hard for me to skip thru anything! Appreciate your advice!!

[robertholsopple]

I just got my dad's old Poulan Pro 205 from 1985. It needed a $7 carb kit (the kit came with 5 rebuild kits) and it needed a fuel line which I had. She runs like new after some cleaning and tlc. I'm 42 years old and I remember cutting wood with my dad when I was like 10 years old with this exact saw. I was happy I could bring back something from my past. I have a Stiel MS250C but I love using the old vintage poulan. BTW, those foam filters are usually supposed to be oiled before use, not completely dry as you mentioned. I could be wrong about your particular model but most foam filters are designed to be oiled to work properly.

[paulthompson]

I also have a Poulan 1950 wood shark bought new in 2002. Still running strong with regular maintenance. Thanks for the video.

[richbliss]

FOLLOWED YOUR ADVICE i finally got the saw going. it took a lot of pulling but it worked

[Romas]

Darn good deal, easy to do, you spoke clearly, pointed out tips and got it done. Appreciate you brother.

[stephennichols]

Thank you bro.. I enjoy how your guides arent time wasting .!

[ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

Good Video! Just a tip, not all bars have a hole for the oiler on bothe sides so just make sure your bar has an oil hole on bothe side before flipping, cheers!

[brucewilliams]

Thank you so much for the great tips. A friend gave me a Poulan Wild Thing and it has always been a pain to start but when I get it running. I am going to go through it with your tips to see if I can get it running better.

[BobDawgDawgHouseGlass]

Thank you, appreciate the walk through. Super easy to understand the way you laid it all out.

[jamesbarker]

Great video! What would you use to clean off all the grease, sawdust, etc that builds up on surfaces?

[victorsimone]

Great video! You earned a new subscription mate.

[nicod]

Thanks and good content man. New subscriber here and I’m glad I found your channel!

[ryanpeabody]

I’m getting Chrisfix of small engines from this video and I love it

[mattwaters]

Excellent video and information. Note: Don't forget to check the primer bulb too. Thank you for sharing! 👍

[joshuaschannel]

If you drop start your saw or another tool, you have a big chance you can break your recoil.mainly on easy start systems

[ReppinMagazineOG]

Like #102 You have really helped my out with this issue... I had some trees full during the storm. Thanks again...

[josedejesus]

Very nice educational video! Kudos to you! Keep it up!

[waynetetley]

Thanks. Good tips. My McCulloch MAC436 looks almost identical. It runs great too👍

[Golfpat]

Enjoyed this video on the Poulan Woodshark, model 1950. I have one of these and the top handle doesn’t move. Can you give me an idea as to what I should do to correct that issue?