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Poulan S25D Chain Saw--HELLLP!!!

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Buzzman72

07-19-2004 20:41:07




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I'm new to chain saws, but not to tractors...family ran a tractor shop, but Dad hated "small engines" and wouldn't work on 'em. Out of necessity, I recently bought a chain saw at a farm auction. It's a mid- to late-'70's Poulan Super 25 Deluxe, which I've since learned all the parts folks call a S25D.

The problem I'm having is a LOT of slack in the chain, and no apparent way to adjust it. I've taken the cover off on the chain side--it's held on with a single allen-head bolt--and, other than two mating plates that go under the cover, I'll be #@$% if I can figure what's supposed to keep the bar adjusted to the point that the chain doesn't get excessive slack in it. It's to the point now where I have so much slack, I'm afraid the chain might untrack from the bar and come off and possible hurt either me or any bystanders nearby.

Does anybody know if there maybe should be a couple of bolts/screws that go into those mating plates below the cover? If not, what the Sam Hill keeps the bar adjusted?

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JDK

07-19-2004 21:32:06




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 Re: Poulan S25D Chain Saw--HELLLP!!! in reply to Buzzman72, 07-19-2004 20:41:07  
Dunno Poulan,but look for a screw head sticking out forward between the bar and engine.If there,loosen bar mounting bolts slightly,and screw adj screw "in" to draw bar forward and tighten chain.This is shot in the dark,your saw may use another method,and it's been a lotta years.



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Bruce in Mo

07-20-2004 05:34:27




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 Re: Re: Poulan S25D Chain Saw--HELLLP!!! in reply to JDK, 07-19-2004 21:32:06  
JDK is correct. Just on the inside of the bar, there is a slotted screw head that lays even with the case. This will take care of the problem, unless the knob that goes in the bar is broke off. I have two of these saws and they are great, run for ever if taken care of.



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Buzzman72

07-20-2004 08:49:08




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 Re: Re: Re: Poulan S25D Chain Saw--HELLLP!!! in reply to Bruce in Mo, 07-20-2004 05:34:27  
Thanks SO much for the help...I just went out to the garage and adjusted the chain tension, and it looks like we're good to go!

I bought this saw at a farm auction of a family friend. I knew he only bought quality stuff, and he took good care of it. The Stihl I'd originally planned to buy--which showed a lot of usage--went for more than I could afford, but I probably paid a little more than this one was reasonably worth because I needed a saw, and I couldn't afford a new one. I heard this one run at the auction, so I knew it was OK.

But when I got it home, it wouldn't start...acted like it wasn't getting fuel. I pulled one of the covers off, and I found that the fuel line was so brittle, it crumbled when you touched it. So I took the saw to a friend who recently opened a small-engine shop, and he replaced all the fuel line for me for a nominal fee. The saw now runs like new, and I'm tickled with it. If I need a new chain--or a bar--, both Tractor Supply and Wally-World carry 'em, so one way or the other I can get one day or night!

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