Safety Equipment; Dismantling The Chain Brake; Cleaning And Inspection - Husqvarna 435 Workshop Manual

6.1 Dismantling the chain brake

1
Release the brake by moving the front hand guard
backward. Loosen the bar nut and remove the
clutch cover, chain and bar (see figure 1).
2
Carefully tighten the clutch housing in a vice.
Release the brake by using the saw's front hand
guard (A) as a tool. Mesh with the brake and tigh-
ten anti-clockwise until the brake is activated. (see
figure 2)
WARNING!
Exercise care to ensure the spring
does not fly out and cause perso-
nal injury. Wear protective glasses.
3
Loosen the screws and carefully remove the cover
over the brake spring. (see figure 3)
4
Hold one hand over the brake spring; press a nar-
row screwdriver in between the rear section of the
spring and the clutch cover. Carefully pry upward
until the spring releases and runs onto the screw-
driver shaft. (see figure 4)

Cleaning and inspection

• Carefully clean and check all parts. Parts must
be replaced if cracked or show signs of other
defects. Always use original spare parts.
Measure the thickness of the chain brake band.
•
It must not be less than 0.6 mm at any point.
(see figure 5)
• Lubricate the knee joint with grease.

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Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
Fig 5
min 0,6 mm
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