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Drum And Sprocket Assembly 545171901

Part Number: 545171901
Poulan
Availability: In Stock
Price: $10.98
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Description:
This is an OEM sourced replacement part used on Poulan chainsaws. A centrifugal clutch uses centrifugal force to connect two concentric shafts, with the driving shaft nested inside the driven shaft. Often centrifugal clutches will function even when they shouldn’t, far beyond the point of when they need to be replaced. Keeping an eye on equipment performance will determine when the clutch requires attention. This assembly includes metal clutch drum and a sprocket.

To replace this item you would need a wrench set.

• Remove the chain brake, bar, and chain.
• Remove the cover and spark plug.
• Bind the piston. (If you skip this step, the clutch will spin freely and you won't be able to remove it. If you have a piston stopper, just thread it into the spark plug hole. )
• Remove the clutch.
• Replace old drum with a new assembly
• Seat the clutch.
• Unbind the piston.
• Secure the bar, chain, and chain brake.
• Tension the chain
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This item works with the following types of products:

  • • Chain Saw
  • • Saw
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Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the drum and sprocket on your Poulan Pro chainsaw....
November 08, 2017

Questions & Answers for Drum And Sprocket Assembly


Is it compatible and will it fit on a model numbered p3816
Anthony for model number p3816 asked on 2022-03-15
Hello Anthony, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number:501628301. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team March 15, 2022
Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You
7 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Pleated Filter - 575296301
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Bar Adjustment Kit - 576752301
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Pliers, Piston stop
The chain drive sprocket had broken teeth and the whole drum assembly needed to be replaced. Also, while I had the saw apart, I decided to install a new filter, and a new chain tensioner.
The chain tension kit and the filter were simple replacements, but the drum assembly was a small challenge. I removed the out cover to expose the drum assembly. You Tube has some good videos connected with replacing the drum assembly, but basically you have to use a piston stop of some sorts. The pros suggest using a piece of cord to jam the piston, but this did not work for me. Instead, I removed the spark plug and used a wooden dowel slightly smaller than the spark plug hole. This worked well and were no concerns in ruining the piston or rings. Once the piston is arrested you will note that the retainer has reverse threads. Most drum assemblies are marked to show which direction to either tighten or loosen the retainer. simply use a screwdriver or whatever to knock the retainer loose and back it off. Once the retainer is off it is simple to replace the assembly, taking note of any washers or bushings that were removed in sequence. Replace the chain and cover and then re-tension the chain. Save yourself a lot of money doing it yourself. I am a logger and the professional chains I use are very hard on the drive sprocket. Now that I know how to do this, it will save me hundreds of dollars a year. My parts arrived quickly and were to exact specifications.
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3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Hammer
Sprocket teeth broke
Took the old sprocket off and put the new one on. Went to u-tube to find out how to take sprocket off.
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Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Power Drill
broken teeth on sprocket
replaced sprocket
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Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
, Cordless impact, clutch spanner tool
Chain sprocket was worn out
Easy fix with a 1/2 inch impact gun and the proper sprocket tool. No need to use a piston stop or rope. The shaft and drum are LEFT handed thread. Took 10 seconds to replace once the bar was off.
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Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Rope
Worn/broken teeth on sprocket
Removed spark plug
Inserted rope in cylinder
Removed side cover
Removed old drum and sprocket
Installed new part
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Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Wrench Set
Sprocket broken
Remove old hub and sprocket replace with new one
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Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Clutch Assembly - 579551001
Chain (20-inch) - 577180501
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Nutdriver, Hammer, punch, safety glasses, chain file set
Clutch came apart
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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Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Chain Catcher - 530029850
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
, Hammer and 12\\
Chain catcher broke off and Sprocket badly worn
Removed Chain Sprocket cover Chain and Bar
Tapped clutch crossbar with a hammer and a 12' rod to loosen clutch in clockwise direction.
Two good taps and it was off...
removed/replaced sprocket-hub.
Tapped clutch crossbar counterclockwise solidly 2 times with hammer and rod.
reinstalled chain/bar /cover assy.
set chain tension and immediately cut a hardwood piece to set the spinning torque on the sprocket, no torque wrench needed
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Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set, Hammer, brass punch, .400 dowel rod
Chain drive gear worn
1. Removed cover over chain drive that also contains the chain break
2. Loosened chain
3. Removed cover to access sparkplug and the sparkplug.
4. Inserted wooden dowel rod to prevent engine rotation
5. Following direction symbol on drive clutch used hammer and punch to spin drive clutch from engine shaft
6. Lubed bushing in drive gear, replaced drive gear and reassembled saw
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Tool Type:
Chain Saw
Parts Used:
Drum And Sprocket Assembly - 545171901
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Hammer
The teeth on the old peice was worn down.
1. Removed housing cover, chain bar, and chain.
2. Applied PB blaster the the assembly bolt to help loosen it up before attempting to remove the peice.
3. Removed cover on the spark plug and fuel filter area.
4. Removed spark plug wire and spark plug.
5. Rotated sprocket assembly while watching through the spark plug hole to see when the piston reached the down position.
6. Inserted a rope into the spark plug hole to prevent the piston from moving up.
7.used a flat head screw driver and hammer to remove the sprocket assembly while hammering it in a clockwise direction as it is reversed threaded.
8. Inserted new sprocket and tighted it down until snug.
9. Removed rope from spark plug whole and reassembled the spark plug and replaced the cover.
10. Replaced the chain bar and chain followed by the housing cover.
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    Watch the Repair Video for Drum And Sprocket Assembly
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    Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the drum and sprocket on your Poulan Pro chainsaw....
    November 08, 2017
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