Chainsaw Repair

  oh yeah, even with the bar/chain off of it, the saw will give the old wrist a twist if one isn't careful. sort of front heavy. pretty funny, these will really put the run on a stihl 200 they aren't far behind in the same wood i find. hmmm, wonder if that accelerator pump carb would fit? wonder if it would be an improvment or a hinderance
BAH! can't be bothered with a good running chainsaw

This is my first post to this forum.  I have been on TBN for a short while and have really enjoyed it.

In following this thread I realized I have two of those Poulan Micro XXV's.  One is actually a red Craftsman, but the two saws are nearly completely identical in every way. 

Have been switching parts back and forth between the two saws for years and always had one running.  A couple years ago I acquired several newer saws so the little Poulan/Craftsman are sitting on the shelf.  They both have common weakness, at least that I have found.

The automatic oiler system using an engine case pressure chamber and a foam cover/filter to regulate the oil flow rate was always fairly phony, but it got me by as long as I kept the foam in shape.

They both have been subject to developing fuel line leaks and on a couple of occasions I actually found pin holes in the long plastic line that goes from the fuel tank up through the handle to the carb. 

Over the long haul they seemed to require carb adjustments to maintain a good idle combined with strong uptake on throttling up.

For their age, they are great little saws.  After seeing this post I am going to attempt to get them both up and running before the end of winter.

This has been a very good reminder of some forgotten goodies.

Nick, North West farmer

Thought I would add this pic of my S25's. The only "different" one, would be the Poulan Pro version. It has a ring at the back, for climbing purposes, and the clutch cover is longer, to cover the muffler. Other than that, still the same old saw.



Gregg,

Forgot to add. The Poulan Pro saws usually have a date on them. Something that the older green Poulans did not unfortunatly.  Mine has a date of 1996. So they made that model, S25DA, a long time!

Gregg,

When I was looking for a little trim saw in 94-95 I didnt see that PP one. I did end up with a new  2000 back then. 

I gave the 2000 to dad and it is still in use today. Fuel lines, carb kit  and coil change, I put one from a homelite super 240 in it.

Well I'll be a monkeys' uncle .Would you believe the carb finally gave up the ghost .After some 36 years no less .

I had another Tilley HU kit so after about 15 20 minutes back up and running again just like a new one .36 years a has to be some kind of a record I would think .