Husqvarna 226R Workshop Manual page 29

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Centrifugal clutch
Dismantle the AV element.
Dismantle the circlip holding the clutch
drum.
Push the clutch drum out of the cover.
Dismantle the circlip and heat the clutch
cover so the bearing can be dismantled.
Dismantle the AV element from the clutch
housing.
Clamp the element with your fi ngers.
Use a blunt object, for example a mandrel.
Insert the mandrels alternately in the holes
in the clutch cover and push the AV ele-
ment out.
If required, use soapy water or silicone
spray to facilitate the dismantling.
Dismantle the circlip holding the clutch
drum in place by using circlip pliers.
Push out the clutch drum.
The pass between the ball bearing and
the clutch drum shaft might be stiff . If that
is the case then warm the entire cover up
using a hot air gun.
WARNING!
Make sure the centre pins (A)
are placed on each side of the
counterhold (B). Otherwise there
is a risk of the clutch cover being
damaged.
Dismantle the circlip using circlip pliers.
Heat the clutch case to approx. 120°C
using a hot air gun.
Knock the edge of the cover against a
wooden block so the ball-bearing falls out
or use a hammer and punch.