Husqvarna 50 chain break assy.

[Dader]

Disassembled the brake assembly for cleaning and control flat spring replacement.Ran into problems during reassembly.First of all I cant get the brake band mechanism to stay in the released position so I can install it on the clutch assy.Once I get that problem solved I have to contend with installing the handle ( paddle)and the associated spring.I have the IPL schematic but it isn't much help for a novice like me.Would appreciate any and all help.TIA.

 

[ammoaddict]

I fought with one of those for hours. Would like to know a simple way myself.

 

[irhunter]

First of all I cant get the brake band mechanism to stay in the released position so I can install it on the clutch assy. Once I get that problem solved I have to contend with installing the handle ( paddle)and the associated spring.

I am not at all an expert with these saws. Only done one, but I don't remember anything tricky.

Are you saying, you are installing the brake band onto the clutch drum; before the brake handle assembly is together?

Roy

 

[irhunter]

This is how mine looked just before installing the main spring.

 

[ammoaddict]

Disassembled the brake assembly for cleaning and control flat spring replacement.Ran into problems during reassembly.First of all I cant get the brake band mechanism to stay in the released position so I can install it on the clutch assy.Once I get that problem solved I have to contend with installing the handle ( paddle)and the associated spring.I have the IPL schematic but it isn't much help for a novice like me.Would appreciate any and all help.TIA.

I had an aftermarket one but I put the oem flag on it and I had a hard time getting the flag on it. I fought with it a while before I got everything together. Maybe because it was aftermarket, I don't know.

 

[Dader]

I am not at all an expert with these saws. Only done one, but I don't remember anything tricky.

Are you saying, you are installing the brake band onto the clutch drum; before the brake handle assembly is together?

Roy

Roy,i think I need the brake band in the released position before I can correctly install the handle(flag)but no matter what I do I can't seem to get the band to stay in the released position prior to installing the flag.I tried installing the handle with the brake band in the on position but didn't have any success. Dave

 

[Agrarian]

Handle goes on last. Install band and knee joint. Install main spring. Install main spring cover. Install handle. Easiest to install handle if the band/knee joint is in the armed position (band at max diameter). I've done dozens of these, trickiest part is installing the handle correctly. You should add grease to any place that things slide or rotate.

 

[irhunter]

Handle goes on last.

Or...it goes on first.

I am not saying my way is the only/best way...but, I am very sure that my handle went on first and the whole process was easy-peasy.

Roy

 

[Agrarian]

Sorry, didn't mean to imply that mine was the only way. On some models, the main spring cover can't be installed after the handle so I've gotten used to doing it the way that works for all models.

 

[Dader]

Many thanks to all those who replied to my request. I followed AGRARIANS advice and every thing fell into place.As IHUNTER said easy-peasy.