Husqvarna 340, 345, 346XP,350, 351, 353 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Repair instructions
NOTE!
After completing the repair the chain
brake must be tested as described below.
Operating test:
The engine must not be running during the test.
Guide bar length Height
38cm/15" 50 cm/20"
Hold the chainsaw over a firm surface. The
height of the guide bar above the surface is
given in the table above.
Let go of the front handle and let the chainsaw
fall towards the surface.
When the guide bar hits the surface the chain
brake must engage.
Chain brake reassembly
1
Bolt the elbow joint to the brake band and tighten
to a torque of 1–1.5 Nm.
Locate the elbow joint and connected brake band
in their recesses in the clutch cover. Lubricate the
recess for the spring with grease.
2
Grip the clutch cover in a vice. Compress the
spring with special tool 502 50 67-01 and push it
down with your thumb.
3
Fit the cover over the chain brake spring, tightening
the screws to a torque of 1–1.5 Nm.
4
Tension the brake spring by using the kickback
guard from the saw as a tool. Engage it with the
brake mechanism and turn clockwise to release
the brake.
5
Turn the chain tensioner anticlockwise as far as it
will go.
Refit:
guide bar
chain
clutch cover
WARNING!
Make sure the spring does not fly
out and cause injury. Wear eye
protection.