She has an outboard clutch, I know the following example uses the wrong color scheme saw but the process is very similar and he does a great job of demonstration: R² Drive Link Outboard Clutch by Drivelink.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdqkIuVNUQc
Check the IPL for your saw to see if any special tools are needed. Poulan (Craftsman, Jonsered, Husky) clutch removal tool part number 530031112 if needed, is under $5 from many sources (look at the visible area between the weights if 2 small round sockets are visible you need the tool).
There are metal piston stops available, when square (almost never) with the piston top these work well, if not square they have been known to punch through the piston. I suggest a length of nylon rope (nothing left behind) be used instead of the piston stop (retain 6" ± so you can remove it). Make sure the piston is near the top of the cylinder before feeding the cord or it can fall through the exhaust port and damage the piston as it rises.
Everyone I have ever removed had a left handed thread (tighten it to loosen it).
Oregon Bar & Chain Selector pn 28016X, Consumer Spur Sprocket or Baileys $17± http://www.baileysonline.com/search.asp?SKW=DSS%20009&catID=10699
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She has an outboard clutch, I know the following example uses the wrong color scheme saw but the process is very similar and he does a great job of demonstration:
- Check the IPL for your saw to see if any special tools are needed. Poulan (Craftsman, Jonsered, Husky) clutch removal tool part number 530031112 if needed, is under $5 from many sources (look at the visible area between the weights if 2 small round sockets are visible you need the tool).
- There are metal piston stops available, when square (almost never) with the piston top these work well, if not square they have been known to punch through the piston. I suggest a length of nylon rope (nothing left behind) be used instead of the piston stop (retain 6" ± so you can remove it). Make sure the piston is near the top of the cylinder before feeding the cord or it can fall through the exhaust port and damage the piston as it rises.
- Everyone I have ever removed had a left handed thread (tighten it to loosen it).
Oregon Bar & Chain Selector
R² Drive Link Outboard Clutch by Drivelink.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdqkIuVNUQc
pn 28016X, Consumer Spur Sprocket
or Baileys $17±
http://www.baileysonline.com/search.asp?SKW=DSS%20009&catID=10699
Chain Installation & Adjustment
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4146814-chainsaw_chain_installation
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Lou