Husqvarna Chain Brake

Here I describe how to reset the chain brake assembly and install the spring in the cover of a husqvarna saw. This is a common problem if the cover is removed with the brake on. Of course there is a special tool made by husky for the final rotation to reset the brakeby but I don't have one laying around.

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[davetileguy]

My brake is stuck ...question,whats the permanent fix? someone said the spring is to strong,could I cut it down? I know the answer to this next question but I'll ask anyway ... can I get rid of the chain brake altogether?

[thoughtfulace]

@davetileguy Hello Dave, I would not shorten the spring. If your brake is stuck I would take off the two bolts that hold the assembly together, clean the assembly out and watch my video if you have to take it apart. If the assembly is still on the saw and the chain brake handle won't reset it then you probably have a broken part. If the brake handle resets the brake but the saw won't move my guess would be she needs a cleaning. Good luck. P.S., yah, I would keep the brake operational.

[emccabe1964]

Great help. Did in 15 minutes using slight modifcation to technique.....this was after spending 3 hours wrestling with the spring....Thanks for the video...

[nmurph111]

I even found a vid here to show you how to do it without disassembling the mechanism. Search for-

this way works much better is you are only needing to release a chainbrake that was removed with the brake engaged-

"How to Install a Locked Sprocket Plate on a Chainsaw" on YouTube.

[nmurph111]

That way works but it is easier to press the cover against the side of the saw and use the pawl in the chainbrake handle to turn the mechnism. I can do one in about 10 seconds.

If you are replacing the band and have disassembled the mechanism,you can take an old socket, grind it and leave three long teeth to fit around the start part, and use a ratchet to turn the mechanism with the factory cover in place.

[marysantarosaca]

thank you for your help. it takes a young man to teach a senior

[davetileguy]

Thanks for the response,I'm sure I can fix it and you video gave me a jump start,but my concern is being

in the bush and having the brake stuck is unexeptable .what about drilling a hole from the outside so a custom made tool could reset it? Let me know if u find a permenent fix,or how to keep the chain oil hole from plugging.

[MrCjf351]

You, sir, are The Man. Thank you very much. I modified your method a little but your explanation laid the groundwork for my success. 

[jwuebker1]

Thanks, I counldn't belive what i had done when i took the cover off with the brake on, needless to say it was dark and i wanted a sharp chain ready to go for morning. Well without your video I would have been up a creek. thanks again

[Gary06035]

Thanks, this was a helpful video to show how the chain brake mechanism works. I tried this but was afraid I might damage the plastic, so I put the cover back on the saw, applied pressure on the top part to engage the chain brake gear (with the brake on), and then pulled the handle back to release the brake. The cover then slipped on easily.