poulan saw

[smith2bj]

My cousin has a Poulan p3416 that he got from his grandfather.  It isn't starting and I was wondering what I can do to clean it and how many times do you pump the primer?

[sawguy21]

Has it been sitting for an extended length of time? If so the fuel system may be full of stale gas. That is not a primer, it is an air purge. You can pump it all afternoon with no ill effects.

[Bill]

I suppose you already know the usual stuff - it needs air , good fuel and spark.

So be sure the air filter is clear, the gas is getting thru ( esp the in tank filter ) and you have spark - should do it . . .

Good Luck