Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): poulan wildthing chainsaw, electrolux home products, electrolux home products inc

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Poulan wildthing chainsaw         18-45 cu cc  952051338   952-04418       2375 LE model number  Important engine information   Electrolux home products inc.    2003 California/USA  EPA  ph2  3PWES,  0424CA    42CC : TWC         032890  100112-2  : (07:07)  Durable period 50 Hours    Hour index of this engine is 3        0 2     4   1 6    8     93                   Serial Number 530-055227           The above is all the info on the saw.  I cannot start the saw. I have checked the spark plug and find there is no charge coming from the receptical of the plug. I think the problem might be coming from the condenser.  How do I check this out and get the saw running again. Thank you.

Answer
Hello Marsha:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool and I can Only Answer Questions from the Question Pool when I am Not Answering Questions here or at the Other Site I Answer Questions at and I am Also on Vacation and I had a Few Minutes to Answer Questions. This Unit Does Not Use Point Set; it Uses a Solid State Ign Module (the Coil). Remove the Spark Plug and Wrap the Threaded Section of the Plug with Wire, then Attach the Other End of the Wire to the Engine Block. **First Make Sure the Plastic End that Snaps to the Plug is Allowing Current to the Plug. Use a Test Light or Multimeter and Check for Fire Behind this Connector (through the Large Rubber like Coil Lead to Plug) for Fire to the Plug whenever there is No Fire to the Plug.** Once you are Sure the Coil Lead and Ends to the Plug are Not the Reason for No Fire to the Plug, then with the Plug Still Wired to the Engine and the Coil Lead Attached to the Plug; Remove the Coil Shut Off Wire at the Shut Off Switch. Check for Fire. If No Fire, then Remove the Cut Off Wire from the Coil (removal of the blower housing required) and Check for Fire.  Turning the Engine By Hand (giving a Quick Twist with the Wrist) is Enough to Make the Coil Fire the Plug. If Still No Fire, then the Coil/Ign Module is Bad. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog Poulan/Weed Eater. Select the Poulan File. Then Select the Gas File. Now Scroll to the 2375 LE Model and Select it. Now Select General Assembly to View the Engine Breakdown. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John