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15-30 minutes
This item is a genuine Poulan replacement part that has been sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with chainsaws. The clutch is a complete part assembly that includes the spring and the clutch shoes. This item rotates with the motor shaft and prevents the chain from moving when idle and drives the clutch drum/sprocket when the RPM is increased. This item is available as an individual replacement part.
Clutch Assembly 579551001
OEM part for: Poulan, Craftsman
Part Number: 579551001
$8.71
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This part will fit the following 5 machines
Poulan
PP5020AV 2 Stroke Gas Chainsaw View Diagrams & Manuals
PP4818A Chain Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
Craftsman
358350981 Chainsaw View Diagrams & Manuals
358350980 Chainsaw View Diagrams & Manuals
358350982 Gas Chain Saw View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
- Chain Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 545172001
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Saw much better now
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Great customer service. Part works great. Easy install and fast delivery
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The part I received was broken and I don't know how to get this company to send me a new one or how to return the broken one. I'm very disappointed in what I received. Had to give 1 star because it wouldn't let me give no stars
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Chain was turning at idle
Michael - January 28, 2017
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Vice grips
Parts Used
1. Removed chain an clutch cover
2. Removed spark plug
3. Put nylon rope in cylinder
4. Vice grips on clutch screw driver help turn reverse threads
5. Screwed new clutch on tightened with vice grips an screw driver
6. Put bar chain cover removed rope replaced spark plug
7. Worked great no movement of chain at idle
2. Removed spark plug
3. Put nylon rope in cylinder
4. Vice grips on clutch screw driver help turn reverse threads
5. Screwed new clutch on tightened with vice grips an screw driver
6. Put bar chain cover removed rope replaced spark plug
7. Worked great no movement of chain at idle
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Missing parts
joshua - January 26, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench
Just got replacements for missing parts. Works great!
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Clutch spring broke
Keith - September 15, 2021
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Pull rope, spark plug wrench
Parts Used
Very easy repair
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Clutch came apart
Justin - December 14, 2020
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver, Hammer, punch, safety glasses, chain file set
Removed bar and chain assembly. Used hammer and pubch to tap clutch in off direction. Removed drum and washers. Installed in reverse order and ised hammer and punch to tap clutch tight. Sharpened chain, and assembled bar, tested and ready to cut.
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Sprocket was stripped
James - January 28, 2020
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, Hammer
Removed drum, sprocket and washers and replaced all. YouTube was a big help.
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Fried clutch and spring
Peter - March 9, 2018
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, hammer
Poulan 5020AV chainsaw.
Remove 13mm nuts from side cover. Release safety brake. Remove side cover. (usually you pull spark plug and insert string into cylinder) But I just smacked clutch outer with a big slot screwdriver and hammer. Spin it off and remove. Now pull up on clutch drum. Make sure to replace washers behind and inside drum in same order when you put new drum on. Thread on new clutch assembly. Tap again with screwdriver/hammer to seat it. Replace side cover, hand tighten 13mm nuts. Screw the chain tension adjuster out a bit to get side cover on nicely if it's not going. Hand tighten 13mm nuts on side cover. Adjust chain tension again. Tighten cover nuts. Done.
Remove 13mm nuts from side cover. Release safety brake. Remove side cover. (usually you pull spark plug and insert string into cylinder) But I just smacked clutch outer with a big slot screwdriver and hammer. Spin it off and remove. Now pull up on clutch drum. Make sure to replace washers behind and inside drum in same order when you put new drum on. Thread on new clutch assembly. Tap again with screwdriver/hammer to seat it. Replace side cover, hand tighten 13mm nuts. Screw the chain tension adjuster out a bit to get side cover on nicely if it's not going. Hand tighten 13mm nuts on side cover. Adjust chain tension again. Tighten cover nuts. Done.
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Chain would not hold tension, and was continuously slipping off bar. Also got very hot when cutting small logs
Robert - July 19, 2017
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
I simply replaced the old parts with new ones in the reverse order of their removal. I did have to refer to my owner's repair manual for the clutch set.
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Drop saw in busted flywheel
Joseph - May 31, 2017
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Pulled cover off took off main bolt that holds flywheel and tap with hammer flywheel came right off as far as the clutch just pulled the bar and chain off use the tool to turn the clutch in the opposite direction remove the clutch and replaced with new
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