Husqvarna 555 Workshop Manual page 16

3. Carefully tighten the clutch housing in a vise. Use
the handguard to release the chain brake.
4. Remove the 3 screws (A) and carefully remove the
chain brake cover (B) in front of the chain brake
spring (C).
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.
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B
C
6. Remove the screw (D), the chain tensioner cover
(E), the adjustment screw (F), the shaft (G), the
washer (H) and the O-ring (J). Remove the screw
(K) and the chain guide (L).
D
E
J
K
L
7. Remove the saw dust guard (M), the knee joint (N)
and the brake band assembly (P) from the clutch
cover.
M
F
G
H
P
N
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