Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Pulman chainsaw wont start, busy holiday, fuel flow

Question
Problem starting the chainsaw will not start

Answer
Hello,

Sorry for my delay.  It was a busy holiday here.

You will need to determine if the problem is a lack of spark or a lack of fuel flow.  Remove the spark plug, reconnect the wire and lay it against the engine head.  Pull the engine over and watch for spark at the plug's electrode.

If good, then try to start it while squirting fuel or starting fluid into the carb intake.  If it starts and you can keep it running by adding fuel, then the carb most likely has dirt, debris or gummed fuel inside.
You will need to remove the carb, disassemble it, clean all the small internal openings and blow it out with compressed air.   Probe each and every hole with a small wire.   A carb rebuild kit wouldn't hurt either.  

I am swamped with questions and can't give follow up answers until next week.  Sorry.

Good Luck,
Michael