QuestionQUESTION: Hello John,
I have the above model that runs fine except the chain oiler seems to have failed. I've tried blowing air through the lines etc with no luck. I have no idea what kind of a job it is to replace this pump and am looking for instructions and advice regarding the task. Any direction you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Louie
ANSWER: Hello Louie:
You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower/Engine at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram and Select the Catalog Poulan/Weed Eater. Then Select Gas and then Select Saw. Now Scroll to your Model and Click on it. Now Select the Chassis and Handle Assembly File. The Oil Pump Assembly is #57 thru 64 in this Breakdown. I Suggest you Review the Breakdown of this Saw at the Site Addy I Provided. If After Reviewing the Breakdown, you Feel you can Do this Repair with my Assistance, then Please Let me Know. The Saw has to be Completely Disassembled to Properly Replace the Oil Pump Assembly. The Engine Has to be Removed from the Saw Casing and then you have Access to the Oil Pump. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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John
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QUESTION: Hello john,
I reviewed the info you provided and followed your directions and was not able to see where #57 - #64 was the oil pump. Looks like 50-54 is the pump assy unless I am at the wrong place. Where can I learn the removal technique for items such as the clutch assy in order to proceed?
Thx for your help.
Louie..
AnswerHello Again Louie:
1- The Following is a "General" "Chainsaw Clutch Removal" File. **To Hold the Crankshaft for Removal of the Clutch; Purchase a Bolt that is 3" to 4" Long and has the Same Diameter and Threads as the Spark Plug. Carefully Insert the Bolt Into the Engine Until it Contacts the Piston. If the Bolt is too Short, then Slowly Turn the Engine in the Same Direction you are Going to be Turning the Clutch Until the Piston Contacts the Bolt. Now to Remove the Clutch. If you do Not have the Clutch Tool for an Impact Wrench and are Doing this By Hand (no air compressor and/or not the correct socket), then Use a 2" Wide, Flat Chisel and a Shop Hammer or a 22oz Hammer and Hit the Outer Part of the Thick Ear in the Same Direction that the Engine Turns During Operation.** 2- The Following is a Basic Instruction File I made for Removing the Flywheel and Replacing the Flywheel/Flywheel Key. Remove the Cover that Houses the Starter Assembly. Remove the Spark Plug and Use a Bolt the Same Diameter and Threads as the Spark Plug and About 3" Long. Thread the Bolt into the Spark Plug Hole Until it Engages the Piston. Slowly Tighten the Bolt Until you have Locked the Piston and it Does Not Move. **BE CAREFUL A LOT OF TORQUE IS NOT REQUIRED PISTON DAMAGE CAN OCCUR IF TO MUCH TORQUE IS USED ON THE STOP BOLT** Now **Remove the Flywheel Nut. Use a 3 Jaw Puller and Attach the Puller to the Flywheel. Look for a Puller with Flat Jaws. These Slide Under the Flywheel and Allow for Easier Removal. Tighten the Puller and then Hit the Puller with a Hammer. Tighten and Hit Again Until the Flywheel is Loose and Can be Removed from the Crankshaft. Note the Key that Aligns the Flywheel to the Crankshaft. This Key is Most Likely Sheared or Bent and Causing the Plug to Fire Slightly Out of Time and Causing a Compression Lock. There is Not Enough Compression to Kick Back But Enough to Cause the Engine to Seem to Have High Compression.** I am Better at Answering Questions as you Do this Repair. Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
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John
PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
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John
Hi Louie:
Thanks a Lot for the Update and Details of you Repairing this Unit. I am Sure it will Assist our Readers Greatly. I Want to Thank You and All the People that Use All Experts. Be Safe. Till Next Time. May All Your Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks Again.
Best Wishes and Good Luck
Respectfully
John
