Centrifugal Clutch - Husqvarna 326 E Workshop Manual

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Centrifugal clutch

Replacing the clutch
drum
Models 327 LS, 327 P5
Remove all parts including the vibration
damper (see below) until only the clutch
cover is left.
Remove the small circlip from around the
shaft on the clutch drum using suitable
circlip pliers.
Press off the clutch drum.
Check the clutch drum for wear. It should
be replaced if the diameter exceeds Ø
64.1 mm.
Replacing the clutch
drum
Models 327 LS, 327 P5
Remove all parts including the vibration
damper (see below) until only the clutch
cover is left.
Remove the small circlip from around the
shaft on the clutch drum using suitable
circlip pliers.
Now press out the clutch drum using a
suitable punch and hammer.
The bearing supporting the clutch drum in
the clutch cover is glued in position with
Loctite. To replace the bearing, heat the
cover to approx. 100°C using a hot air gun
to loosen the glue.
Dismantle the bearing using an appro-
priate punch and hammer.
Check wear on the clutch drum.
It should be replaced if the diameter ex-
ceeds Ø 64.1 mm.
Assemble in the reverse order as set out
for dismantling.
Use Loctite intended for mounting bea-
rings when the bearing is mounted in the
clutch cover.
Replacing the vibration
damper
Models 326, 327
Remove both of the screws (A) holding
the clamping halves (B) and (C) together.
Use a screwdriver to prise off the clam-
ping half (B) with the fi tted vibration
damper (D).
Then remove the clamping half (C) with
the fi tted vibration damper (E) and wear
guard (F).
Inspect all components for wear and
damage.
Assemble in the reverse order as set out
for dismantling.
Lubricate the vibration dampers with sili-
cone spray if needed.