Chain Brake; Dismantling - Husqvarna 565 Workshop Manual

Chain brake

5.1 Dismantling

1. Dismantle the following parts first:
• Chain and bar.
• Clutch cover.
2. Remove the chain guide-plate (A). See figure 1.
3. Remove the locking ring (A) with washer (B) and
lift up the clutch drum (E) with needle bearing (D)
and chaindrive sprocket (C). See figure 2.
4. Push the hand guard forward so that the chain brake
is engaged.
5. Hold two fingers steadily on the cover over the chain
brake mechanism. Unscrew the three screws (B).
See figure 1.
6. Lift up the cover over the chain brake mechanism
carefully so that the spring does not fly out.
WARNING! Check that the brake is
engaged. Otherwise the pressure spring
can fly out and cause personal injury.
7. Remove the pressure spring by freeing the back end
with a screwdriver. See figure 3.
8. Remove the retaining bush (B) with spring (C) and
lever (A) using a screwdriver. See figure 6.
9. Loosen the hand guard on the clutch side (A). See
figure 4. Note the sleeve in the hand guard socket.
10. Remove the toggle joint (D) with attached brake
band. See figure 6.
11. If the hand guard is to be replaced, remove the
hand guard on both sides of the chainsaw, two
screws (A-B). See figure 4. Note the sleeves in the
hand guard sockets.
12 - English
5 Chain brake
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
B
A
6.5mm
A B