How to Replace the Starter Handle on a Poulan Chainsaw (Model P3314)

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The starter handle attaches to the starter rope, providing a grip that allows you to comfortably pull (and start) your engine. The most common problem with starter handles is their susceptibility to damages caused by accidental impacts (such as dropping the tool).

This article provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter handle on a Poulan chainsaw.

Let's get started.   REMOVING THE STARTER HANDLE [top] 1. Uncoil the starter rope.

Pull (and hold) the starter rope (about halfway) out of the starter assembly (as if starting the engine).

Fold the starter rope in half and tie a (temporary) knot in the rope as close to the starter assembly as possible.

Allow the rope to recoil into the starter assembly until the knot engages the starter housing.

  2. Remove the starter handle.

Use long-nosed pliers (as necessary) to extract the knot (in the starter rope) from the recess in the starter handle.

Slide the starter handle away from the knotted end of the starter rope.

Untie the knot in the starter rope (or use scissors to cut the knot, if necessary).

Slide the starter handle off the starter rope.

  INSTALLING THE NEW STARTER HANDLE [top] 3. Install the starter handle.

Thread the starter rope through the new starter handle.

Tie an overhand knot in the end of the starter rope.

Tuck the knot into the top of the new starter handle.

  REASSEMBLING THE UNIT [top] 4. Recoil the starter rope.

Pull the starter rope away from the starter assembly.

Untie the temporary knot in the starter rope.

Allow the starter rope to recoil fully into the starter assembly.

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