Dismantling The Centrifugal Clutch - Husqvarna 543 XP Workshop Manual

Repair Instructions

7.10 Dismantling the centrifugal clutch

1
Remove the cylinder cover. Release the brake by
moving the front hand guard backwards. Loosen
the bar nuts and remove the clutch cover, saw
chain and guide bar. See figure 16.
2
Remove the spark plug hat and the spark plug. In-
sert the piston stop (581 40 85-01). See figure 17.
3
Loosen the clutch using tool 513 63 60-01 and a
suitable socket wrench. Turn the clutch clockwise
to loosen it. See figure 17.
4
Dismantle the clutch according to figure 18. Care-
fully remove the clutch spring.
NOTE!
Be careful with the clutch spring, as
opening them too much can result in
material damage.
Cleaning and inspection
• Clean and check all parts carefully. Parts must
be replaced if cracked or showing signs of
other defects. Always use original spare parts.
• Check the thickness of the clutch shoes by meas-
uring them with slide callipers across the whole
clutch hub. If the thickness is below 60 mm,
the clutch must be replaced. See figure 19.
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- English
Fig 16
Fig 17
Fig 18
Fig 19
Min 60 mm