What year is this????

[DirkDiggler23]

Hello,
So my friend had this old Poulan farmhand chainsaw that his Dad left in building. He gave it to me. I ended up cleaning the carb, new fuel lines and filter. Did a complete teardown except taking the top and bottom end out. Its actually in pretty good shape. I know it has to be somewhat old because of not having a chainbrake. Can anybody tell what year this saw was made. Also wheres the best place for parts for these aaws. The blue choke lever ended ip breaking so need a new one. Other than that it runs great. Pics are posted

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Best guess is from about 1992 to 1995.
Put a photo up of the choke rod- also a guess but willing to bet it is the same as Jonsered or Husqvarna saws from the same era (Husqvarna 40-45 type), or the same as other Poulans from the era- Wildthing even?

 

[DirkDiggler23]

I actually already trashed the choke lever. But yeah I think so. I got a 372xp and its choke where it twist up.

 

[ammoaddict]

Just because it doesn't have a chain brake doesn't mean it's old. I have a wild thing from late 90s that doesn't have a chain brake or AV. It looks just like your saw.

 

[DirkDiggler23]

Just because it doesn't have a chain brake doesn't mean it's old. I have a wild thing from late 90s that doesn't have a chain brake or AV. It looks just like your saw.

Thats pretty old IMO

 

[Stihl-Pioneer]

I agree, mid 90’s

 

[Bill G]

Thats pretty old IMO

Wow.....No my Mercury KB6's from 1945-46 are old not that Poulan. My Poulan 44 two man is old, not that Poulan

 

[ammoaddict]

Thats pretty old IMO

I understand. 70s and 80s are old to me. Saws had chain brakes in the early 80s. I've had my Husqvarna 50 for 35 years and I really don't think of it as old but I guess it is. Thanks for reminding me how old I am. LoL

 

[Benjie Duke]

Does it have a primer bulb?

 

[Benjie Duke]

Does it have a primer bulb?

 

[Bubster]

I remember buying a new 2800 Poulan in 1993.My guess is early-mid 90s.

 

[atpchas]

Looks like the choke lever is still available - one source of several:
https://www.homehardwarecenter.com/2780702/product/husqvarna-530053443

 

[DirkDiggler23]

Wow.....No my Mercury KB6's from 1945-46 are old not that Poulan. My Poulan 44 two man is old, not that Poulan

Well yeah you might be way older than us, Hell Im only 38 and anything in late eightys early ninety is old to me. But what ever floats your boat!!…

 

[DirkDiggler23]

Does it have a primer bulb?

Negative

 

[ValleyForge]

I’d say 1984….

Oh wait,,your saw, I don’t know….lol

 

[isawben]

If you can find the EPA compliance sticker, that may give you some ballpark idea of when it was made. (Usually on rear handle, or top cover)

 

[PithFreak]

I’d say 1984….

Oh wait,,your saw, I don’t know….lol

When I read the title before opening the thread I had same thoughts. Lol

 

[DirkDiggler23]

If you can find the EPA compliance sticker, that may give you some ballpark idea of when it was made. (Usually on rear handle, or top cover)

Says 1985

 

[ammoaddict]

Older than I thought.

 

[lohan808]

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