Centrifugal Clutch - Husqvarna 362XP Workshop Manual

Centrifugal clutch

Dismantling
During dismantling of the centrifugal clutch, the chain brake
must be in the off position.
1. Remove the cylinder cover, chain and guide bar. See
instruction book.
2. Remove the chain guide-plate by removing the bolt (A).
See fig. 1.
3. Remove the circlip (B) and washer and remove the clutch
drum (C), together with the needle roller bearing (D) and
chain drive-wheel (E). See fig. 2.
4. Remove the spark plug, insert the piston stop tool and
unscrew the clutch hub with the clutch tool. Note - left-
hand thread. Turn in the direction of the arrow as shown
in fig. 3.
The following points (5-7) describe the dismantling of the
clutch hub.
5. Using a screwdriver, lever in the lip of the spring such that
the spring sticks out a little on the other side. See fig. 4.
NOTE!
The clutch springs should not be opened out
more than necessary. Risk of deformation.
6. Stretch out the springs with circlip pliers and remove
them from the clutch hub.
7. Remove the clutch shoes.
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CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH
Fig. 1
B
E
D
C
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
A