Chain Brake - Husqvarna 545 Mark II Workshop Manual

8.3 Chain brake

8.3.1 To disassemble the chain brake
WARNING: Make sure that the chain brake
spring does not eject and cause injury. Use
protective goggles.
1. Loosen the guide bar nuts. Remove the clutch
cover, the guide bar and the saw chain.
2. Loosen the 2 screws and remove the hand guard.
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3. Carefully tighten the clutch housing in a vise. Use
the hand guard to release the chain brake.
4. Loosen the screws (A) and carefully remove the
cover (B) in front of the chain brake spring (C). Make
sure that the chain brake spring does not eject.
A
5. Hold one hand above the chain brake spring. Use
the other hand to push a small screwdriver in
between the rear section of the chain brake spring
and the clutch cover. Carefully push the screwdriver
against the chain brake spring until the chain brake
spring releases onto the screwdriver shaft.
B
C
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