Working on a poulan pro 5020 today.

[CoreyB]

It has husqvarna stamped all over it. Lol.
I can say the bar that comes with these are less then stellar.
I got one dropped off that "got pinched" and no longer spins right.
I got the bar fairly straightened and the nose sprocket moving again. The chain drivers where mangled but I was able to file them enough to work for now.
I don't think it is worth buying a new chain for this bar. I will tell the owner that it has a limited life span and to buy a bar and chain so he doesn't have to worry about the 70dl. And go to the more common 72dl. I will put it in some wood this afternoon and test it out. Seems to be some mixed opinions on the 5020.

 

[smokey7]

Other than the av causing throttle issues...... I have heard they are a fairly good entry level saw. I would run one.

 

[Czed]

Avs a little spongy on the one I ran but not bad power wise fuel line was the only problem just like alot of the newer poulans I've worked on it is a little heavy for a 50cc but has a good price point.

 

[old guy]

A new 16" bar & chain (lgx or lpx) Will make that saw balance much better and make better use of it's power.
That saw will last long time.

John

 

[CoreyB]

I do think a 16 " bar would be good on this.
I did a video of it while I had it for my YouTube channel.
Enjoy it is stock but not a bad sub $200 saw.

 

[jake wells]

i had the craftsman version still got it but it is worn out burned lots of gas and worn out quite a few bars,chain, and sprockets.
air cleaner tip coat the lip of the air filter with grease because fines like to get by the filter.

 

[jake wells]

and pitch that crappy oregon vanguard for a loop of 33rs.