POULAN PRO 295 Auto Oiler Question

[shyguy3]

I have the POULAN PRO 295 and it only uses 1/4 to 1/2 tank of oil to a tank of fuel. I have even tried adding a small amount of kerosene to thin the oil and it don't seem to help. Is this normal or is the auto oiler defective?

 

[preach it]

I have worn out a couple of Poulan saws. The first thing to go is the oiler. Not enough pressure forcing the oil through. Piston and rings worn enough to where there is not enough pressure for the oil. Still runs good though. They are a disposable saw. If it is fairly new it would be something else. They are more or less made for the home owner who uses the saw a couple times a year. If it is fairly new the oil passage could be blocked, try kerosene or wd-40 etc. to flush it out. I hope this helps.

 

[Andyshine77]

I just put a new oil pump kit on my brother in-laws Poulan. One of the teeth on the plastic drive gear was sheared off, the kit cost $12.00 Hear's a picture of the gear.

 

[pbtree]

Just out of curiosity, does the bar and chain look dry?

 

[preach it]

I stand corrected, the older style poulans were piston pressure oilers, the newer style are gear driven.

 

[TheSurgeon]

What's a Poulan?

 

[scottr]

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shyguy3 , you can look up parts for your saw at http://www.ordertree.com Scott