Ismantling The Muf Er; Assembling The Muf Er - Husqvarna 555 Workshop Manual

NOTE!
After repairing, the chain brake must be in-
spected in line with the instruction below.
Functional inspection:
o not turn on the motor when carrying out this
inspection.
ar length
38 cm/15
Hold the chain saw o er a stable surface. The
distance between the bar and the surface is
shown in the table abo e.
Let go of the front handle and let the chain saw
drop toward the surface underneath.
When the bar hits the surface the chain brake
must trigger.
6.3 Dismantling the muffler
WARNING!
Do not touch the muffler until it
has cooled. Risk of burns.
1
Remo e the cylinder co er, muf er, gasket and
cooling n.
2
The saw is tted with spark arrestor mesh, which is
remo ed. f necessary, use the combination span-
ner to push down the plate edge and remo e the
spark arrestor mesh. See gure 12.
Cleaning and inspection
Clean and check all components carefully.
Parts must be replaced if cracked or show signs of
other defects. Always use original spare parts.
The spark arrestor mesh is best cleaned with a
wire brush.
The mesh must be replaced, if damaged.
The saw will o erheat if the mesh is clogged result-
ing in damage to the cylinder and piston.
Ne er use a saw with a clogged or defecti e muf er.
6.4 Assembling the muffler
1
f the saw is tted with a spark arrestor mesh, put
it in place rst. When tting the mesh, make sure
that the mesh is inserted in the right position. f
necessary, use the combination spanner to insert
the mesh.
2
it the:
cooling n
gasket
muf er, tightening torque of 12-14 Nm.
Cylinder co er
3
Warm up the saw for at least one minute and
retighten the screws on the muf er to 12 to 14 Nm.
Height
50 cm/20
ig 11
ig 12
Safety equipment
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