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Question posted by sealkot on January 30th, 2021

4218 Saw Rebuilt, Only Fast Idle. ,throttle Up And It Stalls.what Can Fix This?

i just rebuilt my new pp4218, new carb, coil ,bottom end, fuel lines, primer bulb.It will only idle high, screws in almost all the way in. I do know how to fix lean and high screws but it will only start when i open gas cap and close it. please give me some pointers.you know and i know the quality of this saw. New bottom end and it was new just over a year ago. And i took care of it.

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on February 19th, 2021 12:18 AM
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Check the following: clogged Spark Arrestor, clogged Carburetor, Fuel Filter and air filter.

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Owner Manual - Page 1

... 26. 530069232 Fitting--Fuel line 27. 530016432 Kit--Fuel Line 28. 530057868 Assy--Fuel Pick Up 29. 576657801 Handle--Rear 30. 530016080 Spring--Rear Isolator 31. 530058786 Washer (Ref.#54) 32. 530057236 Assy--Clutch Drum 3/8" 33. 530057880 Washer (Ref.#54) 34. 530016416 Assy--Clutch 35. 579061501 Washer--Large Clutch Screw Assy--Fuel Cap w/ret 36. 530071893 Nut--"U" type...
Owner Manual - Page 2

... W26 Kit--Fuel Line Bulb--Purge "snap--in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service personnel. 27 37 29 36 34 35 Engine Gasket Kit 43 44 30 28 33 32 31 Ref. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Description 19. 530071889 Kit--Carb. Seal (Ref.#19,43) Screw Gasket...
Instruction Manual - Page 2

... understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw . Always use can be avoided; Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. ject should be dangerous! tip contact may cause serious injury. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand until the engine starts. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. Careless...
Instruction Manual - Page 3

... accidental starting or operating the chain saw service ...end of your saw noise can cause serious injury. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened. S Eliminate all parts of this manual carefully until you have hearing checked regularly as chain saw to lose control when the cut . store fuel in an outdoor area on the saw chain stops moving when the throttle...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

...- S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in the cut open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. This contact can reduce... bar and the saw chain could close a cut . Keep the fingers of your saw chain is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which stops the chain for your saw . The saw Never reverse hand positions...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

...BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK. This action may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide bar up toward the operator. Either of these reactions may push... the size of the kickback danger zone on your saw to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in a direct line with safety requirements for any hard object. S Stand...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

...chain brake during kickback. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with CSA (...Standards Association) and ANSI standards. Occupational Health and Safety CSA Z62.3- 2004 Chain Saw Kickback Occu- mercial logging, a chain brake is listed by law that many internal...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

... screw is turned. 7 Slide guide bar on the adjusting screw aligns... links as the screw is used to ...saw . 2. Carefully remove the chain from the saw . Clutch cover Tip of Bar Bar nuts Location of the guide bar. 9. Turning the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw...screw by hand counterclockwise until chain is properly assembled and all steps to ensure your saw...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

...unusable. This is not moving. Bar Nuts 6. Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to move chain around guide bar. 7. Checking the tension...will sag below the guide bar. WARNING: If the saw . 1. Chains stretch during the first few times you even when it to tighten bar nuts. Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn 5. Damaged chain must be repaired ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9

... brake is normal for a new chain to stop the engine. Chain Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard (Bar Tool) Chain Muffler Front Handle Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Bar Sprocket Hole Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Chain Brake Adjusting Screw Chain Direction of the...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

... the throttle trigger. IMPORTANT: This equipment is obtained by smoke coming from the chain and/ or discoloration of #1 Diesel Fuel or ...fast idle lever in your unit against excessive wear from someone that the fuel is very hot dur- cation. Hold saw . For cold weather starting, start the chain saw firmly while pulling starter rope. ing and after following these fuels...
Instruction Manual - Page 11

... part is in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position) and then following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the next step. 5. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm engine after 10 pulls. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 3. The brake is flooded. S When cutting with your left hand. tion. 2. Pull the starter rope...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

...you start the chain saw....line, the utility company should activate. S The lean of the tree. Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagonal to the line...fall on saw at end of ...saw before making the notch. If you can have secure footing. S To avoid losing control when cut at full throttle without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. The lean...
Instruction Manual - Page 13

...As tree starts to the saw when it out. CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING) Bucking is pinched or hung in a log. sharp pieces of wood could be controlled in injury and/or damage to fall, stop saw, put it...form a hinge. Drag the logs into the cut until the saw will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut Closing of fall Opening of felling cut and the notch to signs that may be...
Instruction Manual - Page 14

... a 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to limb or prune. S Start at the nose of the limb. Remove small limbs with one cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. ... cause limbs to limbs shoulder height or below. PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to fall and pinch the saw chain and whip toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Overcut through ...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

...with a flat file. Yearly Replace fuel filter . . . S Fuel Tank - S Saw has to STOP. To maintain guide... for carburetor adjustments. After each use For loose caps Before each 5 hours of damage or leaks. ...Screws S Vibration Mounts S Starter Housing S Front Hand Guard CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel...
Instruction Manual - Page 16

... cloth with a new one after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours ...fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Loosen 3 screws on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must be removed to ensure the engine starts...2. Loosen 3 screws on the chain saw in gasoline or other flammable solvent ...LUBRICATION Air Filter Cover Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Air Filter S See ...fixed and nonadjustable.
Instruction Manual - Page 17

...serious injury. 17 Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely. Cutter Spark Plug REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by running it dry of ...Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from line. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in size of the chain first. Conditions which can cut . S Saw cuts to the STOP position. 2. S Saw has...
Instruction Manual - Page 18

...moves, idle is too slow. If the engine stalls, idle is too fast. S Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to the top of time: S Clean saw with all safety precautions. tions. S Store chain saw thoroughly before storing or transporting. Fuel stabilizer is blended with new one of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. S Replace spark plug with fuel stabilizer...
Instruction Manual - Page 19

... PRO brand gasoline chain saw is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by Poulan PRO for dirty fuel filter; Clean or replace plug and regap. 3. rants to oil ratio. Ignition switch off. 2. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Install new spark plug. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. See "Difficult Starting" in the Service...

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