Katerina Swanson
Replacing the fuel lines on a Poulan chainsaw is a straightforward process that can be done at home with the right tools and a bit of patience. The fuel return line is secured inside the fuel tank by a plastic compression fitting, which can be removed with a good pair of hemostats. The old fuel line can then be cut away from the plastic fitting, which will be reused. A new fuel line can be installed by threading the angled end through the mounting hole on the fuel tank and pulling it through with hemostats. The plastic fitting can then be installed onto the end of the new fuel line, and the process is complete.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Chainsaw model | Poulan Chainsaw (Model P3314) |
| Tools required | Hemostats, snippers or scissors, utility knife, screwdriver |
| Steps | 1. Disconnect the fuel return line from the primer bulb. 2. Remove the fuel cap. 3. Remove the compression fitting and the remainder of the return fuel line from the inside of the fuel tank. 4. Cut the old fuel line away from the plastic fitting. 5. Align the ends of the old fuel line and the new fuel line. 6. Cut the new fuel line to the length of the original fuel line. 7. Install the new fuel return line by threading the angled end through the mounting hole on the fuel tank. 8. Pull the new fuel line through the mouth of the fuel tank, being careful not to pull it completely out of the mounting hole. 9. Square the end of the fuel line, removing the angle that was cut earlier. 10. Install the plastic fitting onto the end of the new fuel line. 11. Install the plastic fitting and fuel line back into the fuel tank, using hemostats to pull the fuel return line until the plastic fitting engages the inside of the fuel tank. |
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What You'll Learn
Disconnecting the fuel return line from the primer bulb
To disconnect the fuel return line from the primer bulb on a Poulan chainsaw, you will need a good pair of hemostats, snippers or scissors, and a utility knife.
Begin by using the snippers or scissors to cut the return fuel line as close to the fuel tank as possible. Remove the fuel cap, and then use the hemostats to remove the compression fitting and the remainder of the return fuel line from the inside of the fuel tank. You will need to use a utility knife to cut the old fuel line away from the plastic fitting, which will be re-used. This process requires a bit of patience, so take your time and be careful not to damage any of the components.
Once the fuel return line has been disconnected from the primer bulb, you can continue with the rest of the fuel line replacement process. Remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions and take the necessary safety precautions when performing any maintenance or repairs on your Poulan chainsaw.
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Removing the old fuel line
To remove the old fuel line from your Poulan chainsaw, you will need a good pair of hemostats, snippers or scissors, and a utility knife.
First, disconnect the fuel return line from the primer bulb. The fuel return line is secured inside the fuel tank by a plastic compression fitting, which prevents the line from being accidentally pulled from the fuel tank. Using hemostats, remove the compression fitting and the remainder of the return fuel line from the inside of the fuel tank. Cut the return fuel line as close to the fuel tank as possible, and then use a utility knife to cut the old fuel line away from the plastic fitting. The fitting will be re-used, so take care not to damage it.
Next, remove the fuel cap. You will also need to remove the air filter cover and filter, and then the three screws holding the cyl cover on. Lift and turn the cover to remove it. Finally, remove the four screws holding the recoil, noting where the different length screws go. The shortest one goes in the upper left corner, and the long ones go in the rear by the fuel cap.
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Cutting the new fuel line to the correct length
To cut the new fuel line to the correct length, you will need to align the ends of the old and new fuel lines. You can then cut the new fuel line to the length of the original fuel line. You can use snippers or scissors to square the end of the fuel line, removing the angle that was cut earlier.
To install the new fuel line, thread the angled end through the mounting hole on the fuel tank. Use hemostats to pull the new fuel line from the inside of the fuel tank through the mouth of the fuel tank. Pull the line just far enough to install the plastic compression fitting. You can then install the plastic fitting onto the end of the new fuel line.
To secure the new fuel line to the tank, use hemostats to pull the fuel return line from the outside of the fuel tank until the plastic fitting engages the inside of the fuel tank.
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Installing the new fuel return line
To install the new fuel return line, thread the angled end of the new fuel return line through the mounting hole on the fuel tank. Using hemostats, pull the new fuel line from the inside of the fuel tank through the mouth of the fuel tank. Be careful not to pull the line completely out of the mounting hole, just far enough to install the plastic compression fitting. Use snippers or scissors to square the end of the fuel line, removing the angle that was cut earlier. Install the plastic fitting onto the end of the new fuel line.
From the outside of the fuel tank, use hemostats to pull the fuel return line until the plastic fitting engages the inside of the fuel tank and secures the new fuel line to the tank.
Before installing the new fuel return line, you will need to disconnect the fuel return line from the primer bulb. The fuel return line is secured inside the fuel tank by a plastic compression fitting, which prevents the line from being accidentally pulled from the fuel tank. Removing the fitting and the return fuel line requires a bit of patience and a good pair of hemostats. Use snippers or scissors to cut the return fuel line as close to the fuel tank as possible. Remove the fuel cap. Using hemostats, remove the compression fitting and the remainder of the return fuel line from the inside of the fuel tank. Use a utility knife to cut the old fuel line away from the plastic fitting, which will be re-used.
Align the ends of the old fuel line and the new fuel line. Add the length of the piece of fuel line that was cut from the plastic fitting. Cut the new fuel line to the length of the original fuel line.
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Securing the new fuel line to the tank
To secure the new fuel line to the tank, thread the angled end of the new fuel return line through the mounting hole on the fuel tank. Using hemostats, pull the new fuel line from the inside of the fuel tank through the mouth of the fuel tank. Be careful not to pull the line completely out of the mounting hole. Pull the line just far enough to install the plastic compression fitting. The plastic compression fitting prevents the line from being accidentally pulled from the fuel tank. Use snippers or scissors to square the end of the fuel line, removing the angle that was cut earlier. Install the plastic fitting onto the end of the new fuel line. From the outside of the fuel tank (where the fuel line enters the fuel tank), use hemostats to pull the fuel return line until the plastic fitting engages the inside of the fuel tank and secures the new fuel line to the tank. You will need a medium-sized pair of curved hemostats for this.
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Frequently asked questions
The fuel return line needs to be disconnected from the primer bulb.
The fuel return line is secured inside the fuel tank by a plastic compression fitting.
You will need a good pair of hemostats.
You need to cut the old fuel line away from the plastic fitting. The fitting will be re-used.
The new fuel line needs to be cut to the length of the original fuel line.
