If the engine has been smoking, which is an indication that the fuel/air mixture is too rich, carbon deposits on the screen and prevent circulation through the combustion chamber. Fish the filter out with a wire hook and examiner the filter and fuel line, also at carb under air cleaner cover.4. obviously using the insert end. There could be an air/fuel mixture problem. If there's nothing to repair, you can't do much about it. If this happens there'll be excess fuel spilling out and also air will be drawn into the carburettor where there should be just fuel. An engine stalls when it's getting too much or not enough fuel from the carburetor. The next time the chain is sharpened, take time to thoroughly clean the saw. Recently, the Co-Worker that I started working wood with using the same Poulan saw worked close. The kitchen will have the same foot print..its fine and works..but every thing else will be shiny and new. The same effect occurs with a damaged cap. from the engine for just a brief moment. When making a fuel mix for a chainsaw, be sure to mix the gasoline into the oil, and not the other way around (source). Some of them can be picked up for as little as $20, these are the kind that you need to plug into the wall of your garageonce the heating element has been attached to your engine. I got my neck broke back in 89, left me a quad. I'm no mechanic but I'm hoping that the troubleshooting guides on this site will save you a lot of time and headaches when it comes to fixing engines. How Long Does A Honda Pilot Last? //-->,