Magnumfloyd
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http://youtu.be/jpLP3GirFzw runs good stock poulan saftey chain
Poulan 3400 counter vibe
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redunshee
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Sounds to me like it wants to go...if you used a little throttle. I use the throttle lock on my saws all the time to start them. As soon as they start, just hit the trigger so its not racing, and let it warm up a little. Does the same thing as the fast idle on older cars & trucks etc. with an automatic choke.
Gregg,
Sounded like he didn't have the throttle lock engaged,which was why I asked. On a cold start I always use it.
redunshee
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Starts good now. Use the throttle lock when the saw is cold. Is your chain sharp? Chips look like sawdust and it doesn' seem to be cutting very fast.
The saw sounds like it is running lean on the low side.Richen it up a little as others mentioned.
Magnumfloyd
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If I go any richer on the L screw the saw floods and won't start. The saw was a hot start and the chain was sharp on the first tree sorry this was the third only one I could get the phone to record and not fall over
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Remember that tiny increments in the screws like 1/16 of a turn can make a big difference. When you get close go really slow.
graybear13
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I have run a 3400 for damn near thirty years and its still going. Your chain is some kind of dull of it takes that long to cut through that little limb. Have it sharpened by someone that knows what is what and try it again. Those old saws will cut good enough and they have grunt in the cut , if they are tuned right. Sounds like it is tuned pretty good, but that cut took waay too long. Keep working on it,and if it just don't wind yer watch,I'll cheerfully take it off your hands.
Magnumfloyd
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So I turn the L screw 1/16 richer the saw started cold but would not restart hot turned it back 1/16 lean and the saw fired right up. Is there any damage that could be caused by the L screw being a little lean
hoeyrd2110
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Turn the L mixture back out and turn the idle speed screw up until it Idles with a slight burble.
Magnumfloyd
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I have no problem sharpening full chisel chains for some reason this semi chisel just dose not cut that fast
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redunshee
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Lean on any of the two screws will cause issues. The starting point for both needles is 1 turn open. Here's how I adjust the Lo needle. After saw is warm and idling, I turn Lo screw counterclockwise until saw starts to die. I then turn it clockwise until the same thing happens. Midpoint between those two extremes is where I set the Lo. I then adjust the idle screw so the chain doesn't turn. On the HI needle, with throttle wide open, I adjust clockwise until the saw isn't burbling, then turn counterclockwise until it starts to burble. You want the saw to burble out of the cut and clean up in the cut. May need to make a few cuts to fine tune this procedure.
redunshee
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Sure you don't have a safety chain with those bump guards?
Magnumfloyd
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Yeah it was semi chisel rounded corner I just picked up a loop of lgx so to the woodsI go to make a even comparison with my 026 with full chisel I have a feeling the poulan will cut faster
Magnumfloyd
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Poulan 3400 vs stihl 026 both 16" bar poulan has a muffler mod stihl is stock both running new loops of full chisel 3/8 on poulan. 325 on stihl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4REvwygMmM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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A muff mod for that creamsicle will really wake that up as well.
Magnumfloyd
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Equal to the poulan
Is that a question?
hoeyrd2110
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under 8" yes over 8" no
Magnumfloyd
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Yes I'm just amazed I have 80 total in the 3400 with carb kit and fuel lines and a new chain and a little over 200 in the stihl and it stihl can't keep up
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graybear13
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The old 3400 may be old but it ain't ready for the scrap heap yet. Wish they still made a good simple saw that would last like these.
