Husqvarna 555 Workshop Manual page 18

5. Put the clutch cover in a vise. Compress the chain
brake spring with a wide screwdriver and push it
down with your thumb.
WARNING: Use approved eye protection.
The chain brake spring can eject and cause
injury.
6. Attach the cover (B) above the chain brake spring
(C). Tighten the 3 screws (A) to the correct torque.
Servicing data on page 7 .
Refer to
A
18 - Repair instructions
B
C
7. Use the front handguard to tighten the chain brake
spring. Connect the front handguard to the chain
brake mechanism and turn clockwise to release the
chain brake.
8. Turn the chain tensioner counterclockwise as much
as you can.
9. Attach the guide bar, the saw chain and the clutch
cover.
10. When the chain brake is assembled, you must do a
function test of the chain brake. Refer to
function test of the chain brake on page 18 .
7.3.4 To do a function test of the chain brake
1. Hold the product with 2 hands above a stump or
other stable surface.
WARNING: The engine must be off.
2. Release the front handle. The guide bar tip falls onto
the stump.
Guide bar length, L
15 inch
3. Make sure that the chain brake engages when the
guide bar tip hits the stump.
To do a
H
L
Height, H
30-40 cm
1540 - 001 -