Bought a new Poulan Pro 5020 to see what there about

[Vibes]

I'll be the first to take the low road comment on this subject, and compare this saw ,and this breakdown to whenever someone complains about having problems with an equally built saw of THE SUPERIOR manufacturer of saws from Virginia. " Had to be operator error" LOL!!!.

 

[3000 FPS]

I'll be the first to take the low road comment on this subject, and compare this saw ,and this breakdown to whenever someone complains about having problems with an equally built saw of THE SUPERIOR manufacturer of saws from Virginia. " Had to be operator error" LOL!!!.

You never know could have pinched the bar and then did the gorilla yank on it to get it out. Snap goes the crank end.

 

[joecool85]

You never know could have pinched the bar and then did the gorilla yank on it to get it out. Snap goes the crank end.

Quite possible, though I would like to see a larger diameter crank regardless. Not a deal breaker for me if I was in the market for a cheap saw, but it'd be a plus if it was a little tougher. Fix that and the air filter thing, tack on $50 and call it the 5020 SUPER or something.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Sure wish someone would trade me a 5020 so I could wring it out :help:.

Dag-nab poulan gtg didnt even have one there to try. Guess we didnt want the 550 to look bad. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Modifiedmark]

Sure wish someone would trade me a 5020 so I could wring it out :help:.

Dag-nab poulan gtg didnt even have one there to try. Guess we didnt want the 550 to look bad. :hmm3grin2orange:

Well Kevin, when I wanted to see one, I got out my wallet and bought one. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[rms61moparman]

Well Kevin, when I wanted to see one, I got out my wallet and bought one. :hmm3grin2orange:

That'll be enough of that blasphemy!!!:msp_angry:


Mike

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

There was a like new used one local for $75 I tried to get. But I wont pay $200 for one that is for sure just to use to test with.

One will come along and I am being patient. :msp_tongue: Just like the husky 455 I finally got to test drive for a week. Take that saw all day long over a 290. :msp_thumbup:

 

[zogger]

Sure wish someone would trade me a 5020 so I could wring it out :help:.

Dag-nab poulan gtg didnt even have one there to try. Guess we didnt want the 550 to look bad. :hmm3grin2orange:

Husky 550? Saw one today in pieces when I went into town to the shop, catastrophic major failure. 90 day "pro" I think warranty return, the owner got a new saw. Con rod broke in half, tore a cut down through the cylinder, etc. pretty bad, it's all tore up. No pics, sorry.

 

[Modifiedmark]

There was a like new used one local for $75 I tried to get. But I wont pay $200 for one that is for sure just to use to test with.

One will come along and I am being patient. :msp_tongue: Just like the husky 455 I finally got to test drive for a week. Take that saw all day long over a 290. :msp_thumbup:

Well I had a guy at work in mind when I bought the 5020. Got to give it a good try out then got evey dime back out of it.

The new owner was happy that i got all checked out, tuned etc. Better run in than most saw shops would have gave a new pro saw.

 

[speedfreak]

Well with all the good reviews I went ahead and bought one. The "tech guy" at Rural King had used it for something so it had fuel in it and they sold it for 150. I was just going to use it for a week and then sell it. The "tech guy" said that he had it running perfect so I foolishly took it that he knew what he was talking about......... Well long story short. 1/2 a tank later you can see the ring through the sparkplug hole. She was set to lean melted the piston lip. Compression is under 10 psi. Won't blow your finger off the hole. I didn't worry about dialing it in because he "had it running perfect"

So much for that. Now I get to check out the warranty.... Grrrr..

 

[Chris J.]

Well with all the good reviews I went ahead and bought one. The "tech guy" at Rural King had used it for something so it had fuel in it and they sold it for 150. I was just going to use it for a week and then sell it. The "tech guy" said that he had it running perfect so I foolishly took it that he knew what he was talking about......... Well long story short. 1/2 a tank later you can see the ring through the sparkplug hole. She was set to lean melted the piston lip. Compression is under 10 psi. Won't blow your finger off the hole. I didn't worry about dialing it in because he "had it running perfect"

So much for that. Now I get to check out the warranty.... Grrrr..

That sucks!

Did RK sell it to you as a new saw? Refurb with limited warranty? Used with limited warranty, or As-Is?

I'm curious because I've never bought a 'used' saw from a saw shop or box store. I've eyed some returned saws at Lowe's, but never paid attention to the warranty/non-warranty.

 

[speedfreak]

It had a sticker that said as is I asked them exactly what that was and they said that I could not return it for a refund it still had the factory warranty but if anything happen I would have to just get it fixed. I called the guy today the "tech" and told him what happened he said bring it in and he would look at it so I took it in and when he pulled the rope he said that the motor was gone and I need a new saw he called his manager and told the manager it was a new saw off of the shelf.. I didn't say a word. They pulled another off the shelf a new one sealed in the box and I walked out with it...


YEA worked good for me... I just hope this one isn't set just like the other one. I might take it apart and cut slots in the adjusting screws so I can tune it and make sure it runs correctly.

 

[indiansprings]

These saws are exactly what they are, a price point saw targeted at the person who uses a saw every once in a while, they aren't meant too be a pro Husky or Stihl. In the last two weeks I have repaired prolly 14 or 15 Wild Things and Wood Sharks, every one of them with the exception of two were nothing but total fuel line replacement/ primer bulb replacement, two were so worn out compression was in the
70/80 lbs range. To be quite honest I am amazed at the abuse and use these little saws live through, I have a whole new level of respect for them for the money and what they are intended for. I live in an economically challenged rural farm area, there are many folks who get by with nothing more, nope they are not a pro saw but sure as hell beats an axe or crosscut. Ethanol just kills the fuel lines on them, replace them and nine times out of ten they are up and running.

 

[Modifiedmark]

It had a sticker that said as is I asked them exactly what that was and they said that I could not return it for a refund it still had the factory warranty but if anything happen I would have to just get it fixed. I called the guy today the "tech" and told him what happened he said bring it in and he would look at it so I took it in and when he pulled the rope he said that the motor was gone and I need a new saw he called his manager and told the manager it was a new saw off of the shelf.. I didn't say a word. They pulled another off the shelf a new one sealed in the box and I walked out with it...


YEA worked good for me... I just hope this one isn't set just like the other one. I might take it apart and cut slots in the adjusting screws so I can tune it and make sure it runs correctly.

You just made out real good on a new in the box saw, now quit being silly and so cheap. Go spend $10 or less on the proper tool to adjust that carb.

You will thank me later.

Also dont get in too big a hurry to retune the carb as the one I had was pretty much right on out of the box. If it does need adjusting I'll bet its just a little bit.

 

[Bingo]

Poulan 5020/ethanol probs

Re Indiansprings post:...Don't mean to hijack this thread at all (and can't give creds here), but is it possible something like Stabil's newer anti-ethanol formula might help in delaying the effects of ethanol on fuel lines? My saw is over ten years old and using the same fuel line it came with. I use Stabil in every 5-gal gas can I get...Is there anything better to use or am I just lucky so far?....Ethanol is a problem that may be around for awhile and I'd like to know the best way to combat it...if possilbe. I don't really like burning food products in my saw...Tks...

 

[Chris J.]

...
is it possible something like Stabil's newer anti-ethanol formula might help in delaying the effects of ethanol on fuel lines?...

Several folks here have reported that the MARINE Formula STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment is the one to use. I've had good luck with the regular Sta-Bil, but plan to switch to the MFET when I need more S-B.

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[rms61moparman]

My Poulan/Dolmar dealer gave me a bottle of "ETHANOL SHIELD" the other day to try.

Claims that it "Eliminates All Ethanol Problems".

I won't go into too many details as the company isn't an AS sponsor, but I'll bet if you google "ETHANOL SHIELD" you can probably find out what it is.

Must be strong stuff as 4 oz. is supposed to treat 40 gallons of gasoline.


Mike

 

[Andyshine77]

My Poulan/Dolmar dealer gave me a bottle of "ETHANOL SHIELD" the other day to try.

Claims that it "Eliminates All Ethanol Problems".

I won't go into too many details as the company isn't an AS sponsor, but I'll bet if you google "ETHANOL SHIELD" you can probably find out what it is.

Must be strong stuff as 4 oz. is supposed to treat 40 gallons of gasoline.


Mike

Mike my goody bag from the Poulan gtg had a 1 OZ bottle of Ethanol equalizer, it also will treat 10 gallons per OZ. Not sure what's in it, but it smells a lot like lacquer thinner. Honestly I did a quick and non scientific test and the stuff will remove paint and eat plastic for lunch. Needless to say I'm not going to use it, IMHO it's snake oil.

 

[OhioGregg]

Mike my goody bag from the Poulan gtg had a 1 OZ bottle of Ethanol equalizer, it also will treat 10 gallons per OZ. Not sure what's in it, but it smells a lot like lacquer thinner. Honestly I did a quick and non scientific test and the stuff will remove paint and eat plastic for lunch. Needless to say I'm not going to use it, IMHO it's snake oil.

Yikes!! I tried some of that in the last jug of fuel I just mixed up. Don't know if its friend or foe. So far I have run it through my super 380 & a 4000. They are still running,. So far.:confused2:

Gregg,

 

[Andyshine77]

Yikes!! I tried some of that in the last jug of fuel I just mixed up. Don't know if its friend or foe. So far I have run it through my super 380 & a 4000. They are still running,. So far.:confused2:

Gregg,

Gregg I may have sounded to harsh about the stuff, but I'm not inclined to use it lol.