HOW TO Remove Clutch & Sprocket on Poulan 2150 Chainsaw

HOW TO Remove Clutch & Sprocket on Poulan 2150 Chainsaw. The same procedure can be applied to many other chainsaws.

[@kingofcastlechaos]

Thanks! I was having a bear of a time getting my saw back together. Watched until you mentioned "chain brake" @ 24 seconds and knew EXACTLY what my problem was. Disengaged the brake and it all went back together easy as you please. 1000 thanks!

[@snaponjohn100]

Good vid. I feel like I know u now. I' m the guy that had shoulder surgery Wednesday am. I have been sitting in a chair for 3 days watching your videos over and over again. Buy the time I am well, I will be able to fix any small engine problem. Thanks for making such good videos. I would have been bored out of mind.

[@MrMrwilem]

Donyboy, thank you for making a great no nonsense video. I wish you would teach others how to. Most videos suck, yours are the first ones i have seen that are perfect in content, and explanation. thank you for not telling me a bunch of basic shop safety crap i already know.

[@donyboy73]

you're welcome

[@danny3xd1]

Thankx Don! I would not have thought of the recoil. Ya saved me some hair pulling. Using rope to stop the piston is brilliant. Thanks again. Your time is appreciated.

[@knucklebuster61]

FYI; It's Pronounced Po-Len. They put it right in their ads years ago.

[@knucklebuster61]

Yes. Then remove the 2 screws and it'll pop right out. The tube is just snapped in; you can pop it out of the saw with a small screwdriver. Just finishing up this same saw this evening.

[@rpallen58]

Thanks for the info. I fixed an old Homelite (original) today thanks to your video. I wasn't sure about how to get the clutch off without doing any damage. I followed your ideas, but I had to improvise on the gadget you put over the clutch and attach to your wratchet. Worked like a charm. Thanks again. The rope trick was handy, too.

[@IMCrazyQuick]

Thank you for another great video on the Poulan 2150 chainsaw. I like the nylon rope technique. I may get another 16 years of service out of my old Poulan chainsaw.

[@84geemoney]

Thank you for not saying "um" every 5 seconds. Great video man.

[@stevest1300]

Great work around of the special Poulan tool by Cerberus Bonsai below. I hate buying special tools that I might only use once or twice in what life I have left. Thanks for the video.

[@cerberusbonsaiarboricultur774]

Pro-tip: You can use a $10 harbor freight angle-grinder + a lil vice (or big clamps!) and use a 14-->17mm socket (from a socket-wrench set) to make a custom-sized sprocket tool!! /am obviously not a pro (and donyboy certainly is!), just figured I'd add this since I'd waited on fixing a sprocket for a while (no specialty tool and hammer&chisel wasn't dislodging it) and this idea hit me, it was actually easy to make probably took 10min w/ a cut-off wheel (for the love of god wear eye protection, at minimum, w/ grinders!!)

[@donyboy73]

@BrushWrks make sure the coil isn't rubbing on the flywheel

[@lorennicholls5788]

I've got an older model,but this gives me an understanding on how to do this procedure(I need to replace the sprocket/bearing assembly)thanks for sharing!

[@FernbarkFrist]

This video saved me at least $52. Thank you!

[@knucklebuster61]

A lot of them are interchangeable. Check the part numbers on the exploded diagrams at ereplacementparts or searspartsdirect websites.

[@MikeyMikeM21]

I tried locking it and unlocking it but the band doesn't move. It says at it largest, it wasn't big enough to go on the clutch without releasing it. Hope this isn't to screwy to understand.

[@clintonearlwalker]

What a great video thank you. I have a Poulan 2150 had it for years, time to replace the sprocket. I have one ordered. I don't have that special wrench though. Not sure what I'm going to do, but I'm thinking about sticking an oil filter strap wrench on the other side, at least I know how it comes off now. Thanx again.

[@knucklebuster61]

Any rope will do. I have an old piece if clothesline rope I use just for this purpose. All it does is stops the piston so it locks up. Use the same method for removing the flywheel.

[@SinfulSavant]

Thanks man, i needed to see a video of someone who had the same chainsaw as me. Tho i am motorizing a bicycle with the engine and this was the video i needed to see TY

[@satchboogie3981]

Thank you, I was trying to figure out how to hold opposite side of clutch to remove. The rope idea is awesome! Thank You, again !

[@rudoatlas]

Hallo. For this purpose has Stihl special plastic cheap thing.. you put in to the space of cylinder, instead of rope which can stuck in there..

[@kings17court]

Great instructional video. Much appreciated. I really like the rope idea used as a piston stop.

[@donyboy73]

@workensmart usually they didn't come with bumper spikes

[@xmchillin]

Tip on cleaning the chain bar: take an old hacksaw blade and cut a notch in one of the holes - fabricating a 'hook' of sorts - it fits perfectly in the groove and will get out a lot of stuff an air gun will not

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@investoradvocate]

what a well done, well photographed and perfectly explained video thanks so much

[@donyboy73]

yes you can buy a "piston stop" for this if you want.

[@jakid001]

I like this video, because it explain the dangers if you don't follow certain procedures.

[@donyboy73]

@ATOBBrothers it will get lubed from the chain oil

[@donyboy73]

@antoniobrown216 u might need new parts in the recoil assembly like the plastic rotor piece

[@donyboy73]

@BrushWrks can u post a vid? hard to say without seeing it? in the meantime u can take the muffler off and look at the rings to see their condition through the exhaust port

[@donyboy73]

@twistabledeer the only way to know is if you try it, but usually they will still not work properly

[@57hms19]

I just wanted to tell you that I look for your videos when seeking this type of info.Your style/methods seem to reach me the best?Not sure if that is good in the big picture but I prefer yours to most others that I've seen.Sure wish that you'd do some Solo stuff from the smaller bunch 645 type saws.Thanks.

[@donyboy73]

if it's at it'a largest then it should go on but if it only stays there then the brake won't work, the band may be broken

[@donyboy73]

just the band is available, check ebay or partstree

[@donyboy73]

@modelshidden2 i think it's 35cc, it would be way under powered for such a big bar

[@donyboy73]

@shades360 it might vibrate a bit without a fin

[@76chyanne]

do you have to remove clutch to replace oiler pump assembly,mine is leaking a bit what do you think

[@wullierennie3190]

Dony is the clutch on a ht131 pole saw similar to this chainsaw clutch replacement...

[@Redlinesixtynine]

Thanks for the video. I need to replace the sprocket for this kind of a Poulan,but also have a broken brake band. Are just the bands available? Ideas where to find them? Thanks.

[@picturemetrollin2093]

You really should hold up on the tip of the bar when you're tightening the barnuts.

[@Destilight]

Thanks, this was very helpful.

[@johndeerelx277]

could you please make a video on how to remove the oil pump on this saw? i have a poulan predator and its a 2150 and it not oiling that bar as well as it should. i have cleaned it just like you did this one and its still not oiling and i bought a new bar not to long ago.

[@donyboy73]

@twistabledeer it has to be the clutch for that specific chainsaw

[@snaponjohn100]

That was great. I found a chainsaw, but I don't know anything about them. Thanks.

[@2cyclemix]

Got a question. Without endorsing and brand or make, can you do a short video on an adequate HP and gallon size compressor for a small engine shop. I recently purchased a 1 HP, 3 gallon, 125 psi good quality, well-known brand. I have no regrets about the purchase it just cycles frequently when blowing off dirt, sawdust, etc. and I don't want to give it an early death. Would be interested in what I need that can handle the demand. Thanks.

[@jdimeo1966]

How do you measure proper chain tension when adjusting/tightening the chain? Is it around 1/8 gap between chain and bar when pulling the chain away from the bar?

[@donyboy73]

good job

[@donyboy73]

did u try retrcting the handle

[@STLEO1]

@donyboy73 It cranks but the chain will not move at all and we bought new part like the coil part that goes around the sprocket it model 3416.The main that we having now what is name of the tool that takes the spring caliber off.That is all we need right now and we pretty much got it.

[@clintonearlwalker]

Nice vid!! I just broke the top handle on my Poulan 2150 clean saw. It's been a great saw for about 10 years. I'm trying to find a top handle online. My dad went out and bought a new Poulan 16 inch any way. Happy sawin' Cheers!!

[@donyboy73]

@mememojo actually it won't work on a chainsaw motor, the shaft is too small

[@donyboy73]

thanks, not many solo saws here

[@robmorin]

Great video! I have a Pulan 2250se What about if I cannot find or use a clutch tool, how else can i remove the clutch? As my spring broke inside the clutch, I bought a new one, but they did not have the tool . Thanks..

[@MikeyMikeM21]

I got a question. I was putting on a new clutch break cover handle ass. and when I push the handle to open the break up there was a snap and now there is no movement from the break band.

[@donyboy73]

what model do you have

[@bigpardner]

Thanks for your many helpful videos. I know this one is a bit old, but I thought you went by too quickly whatever you did at 1:28, was it lock the cylinder in place? I have no idea what you did there. Same later at 3:48, removing the recoil? I will have to look that up elsewhere to understand what you did and why.

[@Gazza61253]

+bigpardner he put a rope down the cylinder hole to stop the piston from moving when tightening and loosening the clutch and he took off the recoil so there is no pressure on the recoil when tightening up the clutch when putting it back on.

[@shades360]

cool. should have watched this b4 i did mine. didn't have a piston stop so i pulled the other side cover off and jammed a screwdriver in the flywheel fins. got it off but broke a fin

[@trwilkinson4623]

Late reply, replace the flywheel as the missing fin would cause imbalance on crankshaft & put extra force on main bearing. Possibly accelerating failure of the engine.

[@Redlinesixtynine]

There is no part number on the band. Again, how can I find the saw model # with the side sticker badge missing. That way I can maybe source a band. Appreciate your assitance here.

[@donyboy73]

the band may vary from saw to saw

[@GRJCLyon]

Great video. Helped me out a lot. Thanks for posting.

[@chrisdonovan5766]

GREAT VIDEO DO YOU KNOW THE SPARK GAP SETTING FOR THIS CHAINSAW?

[@Born13This37Way]

it is just a ordinary rope?

[@TheGunnut95]

where does the bar and chain lube come out of?

[@donyboy73]

@STLEO1 what is wrong with yours

[@donyboy73]

@darrengerdude96 what kind of motor is it on, can u send me some pics

[@donyboy73]

your welcome

[@donyboy73]

@JONSEREDdotWS good tip, thank you

[@BadDL282]

Excellent, well made video. Thanks.

[@donyboy73]

take it to a small engine shop and they should be able to physically match a brake band for you

[@killarmy220]

When i need to change clutch on a chainsaw ? What is the maximum wear distance between clutch and drum ? Thanks !

[@driveitbreakitfixit7496]

Thank you so much!!!!!! Ben traing to take it of beffor but now I can!! Thanks again!

[@STLEO1]

@donyboy73 I have the same issue with my Poulan 3416 and it has the same issue with the sprocket.What is the step to repair mine?

[@dsnayos63]

where do I get the parts cheap from a company yhays called mollar or moler

[@falconeaterf15]

Totally neglect and abuse my poulan 2150 and it still works great. Fairly quiet too for a chainsaw.

[@donyboy73]

@flynlownslow thanks for watching, tell your friends about my videos

[@Donegaldan]

Good explanation

[@garyhunt4376]

I have a poulon pro 4218avx and the sprocket is on first.How do I remove it?

[@donyboy73]

yes, watch my ms180 videos

[@akretowicz]

Good, informative video. Thanks.

[@Redlinesixtynine]

What about the brake band though?

[@samjackson884]

Just what I need. Thanks so much.

[@drwilke]

Excellent job. Thanks for sharing!!

[@LtDave21]

Usually lawnmower or snow blower parts Today I was shopping for chainsaw parts, clutch spring for a poulan 2150. I was wondering if you could suggest an online site for parts that is easy to use and the delivery is not in 6 weeks. By the way I'm always on your channel, great job !!!!!!!

[@donyboy73]

I can get a lot of parts, I also have a lot of good used parts for your 2150 that I could sell and ship to you

[@donyboy73]

i think the is an e-clip that needs to come off, i would have to see it

[@Gazza61253]

nice one bro! easy to follow and understand.

[@Redlinesixtynine]

OK. Now how do I find the model # since the original Poulan sticker badge fell off teh side? Again. Thanks.

[@higherpurpose3764]

best video ever!!!!!

[@Doodlik54]

Great instructional vid' Very helpful. Thanks!

[@donyboy73]

most poulan saws have the same clutch

[@christophelbq1258]

thanks for your vidéo I lost a lot of time before to watch it

[@donyboy73]

yellow nylon works best

[@septic81]

Good video but you forgot to lift up the nose of the bar when tightening the chain.

[@BenjaminGoose]

I made this mistake in the beginning and couldn't understand why the chain kept loosening up right after cutting with it.

[@gundorethemighty]

whats the smallest cc engine do they have an what rpm are the clutches?

[@donyboy73]

i'm pretty sure you do on this saw

[@migueldavilafernandez203]

Hola alguien me puede decir como se desmonta la biela de motosierra alpina p410 para canbiarla por se me fastidio el rodillo de abajo y me deen que tengo que poner la viela conpleta y me dijeron que vale 200 euros

[@MikeyMikeM21]

OK. I have gotten three and all three did the samething.

[@istvanfrank9201]

Can I replace the flywheel from the type woodshark 2275 to Poulan 2105 or not possible ? Looks compatible , identical.

[@donyboy73]

probably yes if it looks the same

[@istvanfrank9201]

Thank you !

[@LtDave21]

Hey Donnie Where can I order parts online I live in Quebec

[@donyboy73]

bonjour, what parts do you need?

[@donyboy73]

around.025

[@STLEO1]

@donyboy73 Thank you