How to Replace the Fuel Cap Assembly on a Poulan Chainsaw (Model P3314)

Fuel leaking from your chainsaw? It's time to face the fix. Whether you are a legendary lumberjack or a weekend woodworker, eReplacementParts.com provides the parts, procedures and facts you need to fearlessly fix what fails you.

The fuel cap installs at the rear of the saw; opposite the oil cap. The assembly consists of the fuel cap itself, an o-ring (to seal the cap), and a lanyard (to prevent the cap from becoming lost).

There are several common problems associated with the fuel cap assembly: The o-ring will eventually wear out, crack, or break apart. This will allow fuel to leak from the cap. If the cap is overtightened, the threads will be stressed. Often, the entire thread fixture will break off the cap assembly.

The lanyard may also separate from the cap (sometimes inside the fuel tank).

This article provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the fuel cap assembly on a Poulan chainsaw.

Let's get started.   REMOVING THE FUEL CAP ASSEMBLY [top] 1. Remove the fuel cap.

Tilt the saw on its side to prevent fuel from leaking when the cap is removed.

Unscrew and remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank.

Squeeze or fold the sides of the lanyard while gently pulling the cap assembly out of the fuel tank.

  INSTALLING THE NEW FUEL CAP ASSEMBLY [top]  2. Install the fuel cap.

Gently bend the sides of the lanyard so that it will fit into the fuel tank.

Insert the lanyard into the fuel tank.

Thread the new fuel cap into the fuel tank.

Hand-tighten the fuel cap assembly (do not overtighten).

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