Chainsaw

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.

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

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
Last Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Data Confidence: Aftermarket-confirmed
Sources Consulted: OEM part references, Aftermarket catalog cross-references, Retailer fitment listings

ℹ See also: P3314 — parts are often interchangeable within this family.

Quick Fitment

Part Type	OEM / Spec	Common Option	Confidence
Spark Plug	952030150	Champion RCJ7Y	Medium · 2026-05-20
Air Filter	530057925	Stens 605-362	Medium · 2026-05-20
Fuel Filter	530095646	Stens 610-035	Medium · 2026-05-20
Carburetor	545070601	Zama C1M-W26	Medium · 2026-05-20
Primer Bulb	530047721	Zama BG-00-4	Medium · 2026-05-20
Recoil Starter	530071966	OEM 530071966	Low · 2026-05-20
Ignition Coil	530039198	OEM 530039198	Low · 2026-05-20
Fuel Line Kit	530069247	Stens 115-627	Medium · 2026-05-20

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.

Common aftermarket option

Cross-check aftermarket listings such as Champion RCJ7Y (spark plug), Stens 605-362 (air filter), Stens 610-035 (fuel filter) against the OEM number 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

Does this fit P3314? Parts may interchange with P3314, but verify the serial range, OEM number, and physical part details before ordering.

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.

Spark Plug

OEM952030150Confidence: Medium · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Dimensions: Champion RCJ-7Y; 0.025" gap
Variant notes: OEM is Champion RCJ7Y; fits P3314, P3416, P3816 and related models

Brand	Part #
Champion	RCJ7Y	Best for annual tune-upAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.
NGK	BPMR7A	Best for annual tune-upAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Air Filter

OEM530057925Confidence: Medium · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Variant notes: Fits P3314, P3416, P3816, P4018 and related Poulan models

Brand	Part #
Stens	605-362	Best for annual tune-upAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Fuel Filter

OEM530095646Confidence: Medium · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Variant notes: In-tank fuel pick-up assembly

Brand	Part #
Stens	610-035	Best if replacing fuel systemAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Carburetor

OEM545070601Confidence: Medium · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Variant notes: Zama C1M-W26 series; also listed as C1M-W26A/B/C variants; fits P3314, P3416, P3816, P4018

Brand	Part #
Zama	C1M-W26	Best if replacing fuel systemAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Recoil Starter

OEM530071966Confidence: Low · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Variant notes: Starter pulley kit; replaces obsolete 530071881; includes pulley, hub, spring, and screws — housing and rope sold separately

Brand	Part #
No aftermarket listing is published for this part yet. Use the OEM reference and verify with a dealer or service manual before ordering.

Ignition Coil

OEM530039198Confidence: Low · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Variant notes: Also cross-referenced as 530052277; fits P3314, P3416, P3816, P4018

Brand	Part #
No aftermarket listing is published for this part yet. Use the OEM reference and verify with a dealer or service manual before ordering.

Primer Bulb

OEM530047721Confidence: Medium · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Variant notes: Snap-in purge/primer bulb

Brand	Part #
Zama	BG-00-4	Best if replacing fuel systemAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Fuel Line Kit

OEM530069247Confidence: Medium · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Variant notes: Main fuel line (25"); purge/return line is 530069216; fitting is 530023877; kit 580727101 also available

Brand	Part #
Stens	115-627	Best if replacing fuel systemAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Chain

OEM581562201Confidence: Medium · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Dimensions: 16", 3/8" LP pitch, .050" gauge, 56 drive links
Variant notes: 56DL loop; verify drive link count matches bar

Brand	Part #
Oregon	S56	Best chain/bar comboAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Guide Bar

OEM952044370Confidence: Medium · Source: Aftermarket catalog

Reviewed: 2026-05-20
Dimensions: 16", 3/8" LP pitch, .050" gauge
Variant notes: Replaces obsolete 530044836 and 530044692

Brand	Part #
Oregon	160SDEA041	Best overallAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.