Easy
15-30 minutes
This genuine OEM drive gear, also referred to as a drive sprocket, is designed for electric chainsaws. It is a plastic wheel, measuring approximately 4 inches in diameter, with a metal shaft in the center. The drive gear allows the chain to move around the bar and perform the cutting action. It is common for the drive gear to wear out from frequent use over time and need replacement. It should also be replaced if it is damaged, cracked, or no longer able to securely hold the metal shaft in the center. A faulty drive gear will result in the chain slipping or stalling, excessive noise, instability, overheating, and potential injury. To begin the repair, disconnect the chainsaw from the power source and de-tension the chain. Remove the chain, bar, and housing cover to access the drive gear. Remove the fasteners that hold the gear in place and pull it off the motor. Align the new drive gear on the mounting block and secure it with the appropriate fasteners. Finish the repair by reassembling the equipment in reverse order.
Gear Drive 530053048
OEM part for: Poulan
Part Number: 530053048
Leaves our warehouse within 7 - 12 business days
Compatibility
This part will fit the following 9 machines
Poulan
This item works with the following types of products:
- Chain Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
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Gear wore out
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, Allen wrench
Parts Used
Plastic planetary gear was spinning on metal shaft that drives sprocket that drives the chain. original part failed
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Torx bit, snap ring tool
Parts Used
2. Remove snap ring from sprocket, remove sprocket and side washer from shaft
3. Remove all torx screws from handle and inner gear case cover
4. Remove planetary gear( note position of inner washer on gear shaft)
5. Install planetary gear with washer on shaft facing drive motor
6. Install inner gear case and all screws in case and handle
7. Install sprocket and side washer on shaft and install snap ring
8. Install bar and chain, re-adjust tension of chain
Nylon gear stripped
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Torx bit
Parts Used
Worn plastic drive gear
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Power Drill
Parts Used
Removed small snap ring with pliers and small screwdriver.
Removed and replaced drive gear/flat washer and bushing with replacement part and existing parts..
Reassembled chainsaw plastic cover and aligning all internal components, replacing all torx screws.
Replaced chain and bar and tightened all screws and chain/bar nuts
Gear is plastic with steel shaft in the center. The bond between them failed so it was slipping.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, cir clip pliers
Parts Used
2. Saw the plastic was melted around shaft.
3. Ordered the part.
4. Reassembled in a few minutes with new gear.
Works fine!
Gear drive stripped
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Retaining ring pliers
Remove bar clamp
Remove the bar and chain
Remove the retaining ring in front of the sprocket
Remove the sprocket and washer
Remove the housing cover
Remove the stripped gear drive
Remove the retaining rind from in front of the pinion
Remove the pinion
Now replace the the old parts with the new parts, and install the parts in reverse order
Broken gear drive.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, spring spreader
2. Removed Ring retainer and then the sprocket gear.
3. Removed all screws holding case together
4. Pried case apart
5. Removed old broken gear drive
6. Lubed new gear drive and dropped into place.
7. Replaced case
8. Put in all screws for case
9. Dropped sprocket onto shaft and installed the ring retainer. Used a ring retainer spreader tool.
10. Put the chain and chain cover back on.
Done.
Gear drive on this electric chainsaw is plastic. Easy to strip out if you work it hard. This is the second time I’ve had to fix it in 10 years. This Poulan saw is otherwise a good saw.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Stardriver
Parts Used
2. Removed chain sprocket by removing the ring retainer.
3. Removed all screws holding the casing together and pulled casing apart.
4. Pulled old gear drive out.
5. Slipped new gear drive in.
6. Reassemble casing
7. Installed new chain sprocket and retainer ring.
8. Reinstalled bar and chain.
Poulan Electric model ES300 - Replaced Gear Drive and Sprocket
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Star Drive Hand Screwdriver
Empty chain oil
Remove the Star Drive Screws
Push the handle slightly forward and pull it loose.
Remove Ring Retainer and Sprocket
Remove gear drive and washer
Replace gear drive and washer (make sure washer is on same side the old one came off.
Carefully put the case cover back on engaging the gear drive
Before screwing the screws, put the new sprocket washer and washer on, but before putting the new ring retainer on, check to see that the sprocket turns the shaft from the motor.
Affix the Ring Retainer (you can use a small screw driver and needle nose pliers for this)
Replace the handle
Replace the screws..
Replace the bar and chain ( I purchased a new 16", .050 gauge, 3/8" Pitch Bar and Chain from Home Depot. There are no Poulan Bar and Chain for this model.
Charlie R
Plug it in and tested. works like brand new
Gear drive burned out due to overuse. Shaft melted where pressed into plastic gear disk.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Most of the time was in cleaning the inside of the saw.
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