Not sure if what I found is similar to your saw, but it is a diagram for a Model 76 Poulan chainsaw. This spring does show a loop on the end, it appears to fit on a spot on item #34. Hope this helps.
Yes, this is a Poulan 76. Thanks. That means that my spring is broken so I’ll order a new one.
You should be able to heat the end of it and bend it enough to stay in the slot.
That may work for a while, not sure if through use it will slip back in or break off. From the service manual image, it looks like it may feed back through to create resistance or maybe even tack welded back to the spring to create a loop to prevent it from slipping back through.
yes, the very end that hooks onto the flywheel and keeps it in place has been broken off, no way to tension the spring.
Ok, good to know. Maybe that’s why there is more than one slot in the pulley. I did order a new spring.
Typically I cut 42 inches, fit the rope through the hole in the case/cover, put on the handle and tie the other end off to the pulley. Get it all fit into place, wind the rope around the pulley three times, then holding the rope against one spot on the pulley, rotate the pulley around three full turns to load up the spring. Once here, feed any remaining rope through the hole so no rope will hang up. Release the pulley to suck back in the rope. If the handle doesn't rest tightly against the case/cover then you may need to untie the handle, pull the rope out a little and then retie the handle at a new spot. Once you get it to where you need it, trim the rope and burn the end.
You'll have to reverse it
Okay, thanks. Will do.
