Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with Poulan chainsaws. The ring retainer is commonly used to secure the sprocket to the gear drive. This ring retainer is sold as an individual replacement part, please see model diagram for associative parts.
Ring-retainer 530042090
OEM part for: Poulan
Part Number: 530042090
$4.99
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 9 machines
Poulan
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Chain Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
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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.
David - January 14, 2022
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Stardriver
Parts Used
1. Removed bar and chain
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.
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.
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Poulan Electric model ES300 - Replaced Gear Drive and Sprocket
Charles - May 29, 2019
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Star Drive Hand Screwdriver
Remove chain and bar
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
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
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Sprocket worn out
robert - October 7, 2018
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Took off the cover, removed retainer ring, removed bad sprocket and installed new sprocket. Put the cover back on and was done.
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Gear drive burned out due to overuse. Shaft melted where pressed into plastic gear disk.
Thomas - February 7, 2018
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Took it apart, found melted plastic around the shaft, ordered the part.
Most of the time was in cleaning the inside of the saw.
Most of the time was in cleaning the inside of the saw.
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Worn sprocket gear
daryll - December 27, 2017
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Ring-retainer release tool
Removed chain and bar from chainsaw after loosening tension on chain and removing the chain and sprocket gear cover. Using a release tool I removed the old ring-retainer,sprocket gear and washer.put on new washer, sprocket gear and ring retainer. re-installed the bar , chain and cover. re-tighten the chain . Repair is completed !!
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Broken gear drive.
Donald - June 20, 2016
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, spring spreader
1. Remove chain cover and removed chain.
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.
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.
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