Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Poulan 335 Pro Chain Saw, clutch unit, nylon rope

Question
I bought this saw in 1998. I recently broke the chain sprocket and need to know how to remove clutch and sprocket for replacement.

Answer
HI RUSSELL

1ST REMOVE PLUG , THEN USE USE WHAT I CALL A A SOFT STOP  IN THE PLUG HOLE ( THIS IS JUST A PIECE OF 5 OR 6 MM NYLON STARTER ROPE   FOLDED OVER ) AND PLACED INTO PLUG HOLE AND INTO CYLINDER SO THAT THE PISTON PUSHES ONTO IT AND CAUSES IT TO STOP PISTON FROM ROLLING PAST TDC

SET CYLINDER SO THAT THE PISTON IS NEAR TDC AND INSERT  NYLON ROPE , CONTINUE ROTATION SO THAT PISTON IS JAMMED ONTO NYLON ROPE - REMOVE CHAIN COVER AND BAR AND CHAIN ,  USE A SOLID FLAT PUNCH , AND WITH A HAMMER  PUNCH THE  CLUTCH UNIT CLOCKWISE ( THREADS ARE  L/H  ) SO IT UNDOES  CLOCKWISE  - GIVE ONE OR TWO DECENT HITS , CLUTCH WILL COME LOOSE , REMOVE CLUTCH AND DRUM
KEEP PARTS IN CORRECT RELATION SHIP

IE NEEDLE BRG, DRUM, SPACER WASHER ( UNDER CLUTCH INSIDE DRUM )THEN CLUTCH ITSELF

REASSEMBLY IS THE REVERSE OF DISAEMBLY

HERE IS WEB SITE  IT HAS POULAN PRO 330 IN ITS LIST

http://store.chainsawr.com/blogs/illustrated-part-lists/1119862-poulan-illustrat...


CHEERS HOPE IT HELPS

PAUL