Dismantling The Muffler; Assembling The Muffler - Husqvarna T525 Workshop Manual

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Tighten the chain brake by using the saw's front
hand guard as a tool. Align the front section of the
clutch cover with the front hand guard. Then pull
the front hand guard back to disengage the brake.
See Figure 9
Assemble the following parts:
• Guide bar.
• Saw chain.
• Clutch cover.

6.3. Dismantling the muffler

WARNING!
Do not touch the muffler before it
has cooled down. Risk of burns.
1
Release the brake by moving the front hand guard
backwards.
Loosen the bar nut and remove the clutch cover,
saw chain and bar. See Figure 10.
2
Remove the cylinder cover. See Figure 10.
3
Remove the pump cover. See Figure 10
4
Loosen the screws holding the muffler to the cylin-
der and remove the muffler. See figure 11.
Cleaning and checking
• Clean and check all components carefully.
Parts must be replaced if cracked or show
signs of other defects.
• Always use original spare parts. The spark
arrestor mesh is best cleaned with a wire brush.
The mesh must be replaced if it is damaged.
The saw will overheat if the mesh is clogged
resulting in damage to the cylinder.
• Never use a saw with a muffler in bad condition.

6.4 Assembling the muffler

1
Attach the muffler to the cylinder with the two screws
as outlined in Figure 11.
2
Attach the pump cover, cylinder cover and clutch
cover. See Figure 10.
Fig 9
Fig 10
Fig 11
Safety equipment
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