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Poulan Pro P3816

2-Stroke

The Poulan Pro P3816 is a 38cc 2-stroke chainsaw for regular homeowner firewood cutting and light property management with a 16" guide bar. Like all Poulan Pro saws, it shares design DNA with Husqvarna's consumer chainsaw family and uses compatible service parts in several categories. The P3816 runs a Zama carburetor and accepts NGK BPMR7A or Champion RCJ6Y spark plugs. Common maintenance items are the air filter, fuel filter, primer bulb, and fuel lines. Fills the mid-homeowner gap between the P3314 and the PP4218A for users who need occasional medium-tree cutting capability.

Verify before ordering: Fitment can vary by serial number, production date, region, and sub-model. Match the OEM number and physical dimensions before ordering.

Poulan Pro P3816 quick specs

Equipment
Chainsaw · 2-Stroke
Covered Parts
Spark Plug, Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Carburetor, Recoil Starter, Ignition Coil, Primer Bulb, Fuel Line Kit, Chain, Guide Bar
OEM References
952030150, 530057925, 530095646, 545070601, 530071966, 530039198, 530047721, 530069247, 581562201, 952044370
Model Family
P3314, P3816
Data Confidence
Not yet independently reviewed

Quick Fitment

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Tune-Up Kit

Common service bundle: spark plug, air filter, fuel filter, carburetor, primer bulb, fuel line kit.

Maintenance Interval

Inspect filters and fuel lines each season, replace spark plugs during annual service, and service carb/fuel-system parts when starting or idle symptoms appear.

Before You Buy

  • Confirm the full model is Poulan Pro P3816, not just the family name.
  • Check serial number, production date, and regional variant before ordering.
  • Match the old OEM number stamped on the removed part when available.
  • Compare dimensions, plug gap, thread, fuel line diameter, or chain pitch/gauge where applicable.

Common Mistakes

  • Ordering from a family listing without checking the exact sub-model.
  • Buying a kit that includes the headline part but wrong gaskets, lines, or bulb size.
  • Choosing the wrong carburetor revision when multiple versions were used.
  • Assuming all fuel line kits use the same diameter and routing.
  • Installing the correct plug number with the wrong gap.
  • Matching bar length but missing pitch, gauge, or drive-link count.

Symptoms Map

Won't start

Spark plug, fuel filter, primer bulb, carburetor

Starts then dies

Fuel filter, fuel line kit, carburetor

Bogs under throttle

Air filter, carburetor, spark plug gap

Primer will not fill

Primer bulb, fuel line routing, in-tank filter

Cuts slowly

Chain pitch/gauge, bar wear, drive links

Replacement Options

Best OEM equivalent

Start with OEM references 952030150, 530057925, 530095646, 545070601 and match the removed part before choosing a listing.

Named part options

Cross-check named parts such as Champion RCJ7Y (spark plug), Stens 605-362 (air filter), Stens 610-035 (fuel filter) against the OEM number, identity label, and dimensions.

Best for annual tune-up

Bundle spark plug, air filter, fuel filter when servicing the Poulan Pro P3816 at the start of the season.

Best if replacing fuel system

Compare the fuel filter, carburetor, primer bulb, fuel line kit together so line routing, bulb size, filter style, and carburetor connections match.

Best chain/bar combo

Match chain specs together, especially pitch, gauge, drive links, and bar mount details.

Best budget kit

Use kit listings only when every included part matches this model page; cheap kits often mix correct headline parts with wrong bulbs, lines, or gaskets.

FAQ

Should I buy OEM or aftermarket parts for the Poulan Pro P3816? Use OEM when the part controls fuel metering, ignition, or safety. Aftermarket kits can be useful for routine filters, bulbs, plugs, and tune-up bundles when the OEM number and dimensions match.

How do I avoid ordering the wrong carburetor for the P3816? Match the carburetor number stamped on the removed unit, then compare linkage, choke setup, primer routing, gasket stack, and fuel-inlet direction.

What should I check before replacing fuel-system parts? Photograph the old fuel-line routing, match line diameter and filter style, and compare primer bulb size before buying a kit.

What chain details matter besides bar length? Match pitch, gauge, and drive-link count against the bar stamp, old chain, and drive sprocket. Bar length alone is not enough.

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Spark Plug

OEM952030150
Dimensions
Champion RCJ-7Y; 0.025" gap
Variant notes
OEM is Champion RCJ7Y; fits P3314, P3416, P3816 and related models

Air Filter

OEM530057925
Variant notes
Fits P3314, P3416, P3816, P4018 and related Poulan models

Fuel Filter

OEM530095646
Variant notes
In-tank fuel pick-up assembly

Carburetor

OEM545070601
Variant notes
Zama C1M-W26 series; also listed as C1M-W26A/B/C variants; fits P3314, P3416, P3816, P4018

Recoil Starter

OEM530071966
Variant notes
Starter pulley kit; replaces obsolete 530071881; includes pulley, hub, spring, and screws — housing and rope sold separately
  • No named part listing is published for this part yet. Use the OEM reference and verify with a dealer or service manual before ordering.

Ignition Coil

OEM530039198
Variant notes
Also cross-referenced as 530052277; fits P3314, P3416, P3816, P4018
  • No named part listing is published for this part yet. Use the OEM reference and verify with a dealer or service manual before ordering.

Primer Bulb

OEM530047721
Variant notes
Snap-in purge/primer bulb

Fuel Line Kit

OEM530069247
Variant notes
Main fuel line (25"); purge/return line is 530069216; fitting is 530023877; kit 580727101 also available

Chain

OEM581562201
Dimensions
16", 3/8" LP pitch, .050" gauge, 56 drive links
Variant notes
56DL loop; verify drive link count matches bar

Guide Bar

OEM952044370
Dimensions
16", 3/8" LP pitch, .050" gauge
Variant notes
Replaces obsolete 530044836 and 530044692