Poulan/Poulan Pro 3314, 3516, 3818, 3816, 4018, 4218, etc question

vtwood · Sep 12, 2011

It does snap in, but snaps out too easily, I guess. That isn't a tame chain on this saw, and poking the bar into a tangle like I'm working on will grab and throw branch chunks around pretty good, and give you and the saw a bulldog shake: keep that top arm stiff. Probably that's when it loses the wrench.

I'm sure I could rig a better keeper of some sort, probably will, but like I said, the screwdriver part is a little short, and that blade digs into your hand when trying to tighten the bar nuts. If a regular wrench is nearby, I'd use that first.

KsWoodsMan · Sep 12, 2011

vtwood said:
More info on the 5020:

Plastic on the fan side, but metal on the clutch side.

I'm shocked.

Also yes, the chain is 72V type with the bent rakers.

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I would have thought they'd continue to use 33SL or another .325 chain for this one .

I'm curious if it is an inboard or outboard clutch and whether it is a 6 pin or 7 pin sprocket.

dave76 · Sep 12, 2011

KsWoodsMan said:
I would have thought they'd continue to use 33SL or another .325 chain for this one .

I'm curious if it is an inboard or outboard clutch and whether it is a 6 pin or 7 pin sprocket.

According to the Sears IPL, it's an inboard clutch. Like I said this saw is a bigger version of the PP4218 AV

vtwood · Sep 13, 2011

The sprocket is a 7 tooth.

Here are some saw photos, including the clutch.

Chris-PA · Sep 13, 2011

vtwood said:
The sprocket is a 7 tooth.

Here are some saw photos, including the clutch.

I want one of those! Good thing I don't need another 20" saw and that my saw budget is presently zero. I think I'm safe for the moment.

dave76 · Sep 13, 2011

Well it's an outboard clutch, I guess the pictures helped...........

vtwood · Sep 15, 2011

Just received a factory refurbed 4620 AV for $129, delivered, and it looks just like my two defunct Farmhands, other than the color. And surprisingly it does not have the tool-less chain tightener. Came with the old standard screw type with two studs and nuts. So I don't have to swap that cover after all.

Chris J. · Sep 15, 2011

I have a 4620HDAV, got it for free from one of my neighbors, didn't even have a tank of fuel ran through it. The knowledgeable Poulan folks here said it's basically a 295 wearing a different model number.