View Full Version : Poulan Chain Saw (2-cycle) model 2775 will not start or run


drdef
06-19-2009, 06:04 PM
HI
I am new to this forum and actually new to this type of computer assistance but you were recommended by a friend.

To wit. I have a Poulan chain saw, model 2775 which will not start and of course will no longer run. I was using the tool last weekend to remove some rather unsightly overgrown evergreen bushes - stems were about 2 inches in diameter. I managed to get rid of 1 and 1/3 of these. I first removed bush number 1, turned the saw off with the switch and let it rest. About half an hour later I started on bush 2, the saw started and ran fine. Nearly 1/3rd thru I had to move around behind so I turned the saw off, cleared out the newly cut branches and put them in the pile. I picked up the saw, turned the switch on, and choked it half way as I had done about 20 times before.
WOE! This time the bloody toy (technical operating yunit - the 'Y' is silent) would not start.

I checked the gas - 1/2 tank
I removed the plug, it was a little wet so I cleaned it off, pulled the rope a few times hoping to clear anything in the chamber and put the plug back in.
NO LUCK.
I checked the air filter and it was clean.
Still no luck, it still wouldn't start.

The next day, I poured out the old gas and filled the tank 3/4 with new fuel mixed with appropriate ratio of oil, changed the spark plug (and checked the gap). I also made sure to top off the chain lube chamber.

I pulled the cord over and over and tried and tried but to no avail.

I did check that the switch was in the on position.

Please help if you can -- thanks in advance.

Rentahusband
06-23-2009, 02:29 AM
Sounds like you are in need of spark. Check to see if you have spark. Remove spark plug, put spark plug wire back on spark plug, touch tip of spark plug to engine block, pull on starter rope, look for spark at tip of plug. If no spark try a new plug, if that does not work could be a bad coil or ignition switch.
Dean