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How to release chain brake on Husqvarna

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    I took the cover off my rancher 450 when the brake was applied. Now I cannot get it to release. How can I do this with it off the saw?
     

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    I had to do this for a coworker a few years ago… I chucked up the clutch cover in a bench vise with some wood scraps helping the vise to only bare on the flashed surfaces and then worked the jaws of a cheap pair of vise grips into the piece that the chain brake flag engages when mounted on the saw. Worked like a charm.
     
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    I’ve also put it back on as far as it could go, applied pressure enough at the handle driver until I could feel engagement and used the handle as it is normally used
     
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    Put the clutch cover on and push in on the top right corner. And take the brake off
     
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    good idea:D
     
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    The brake is engaged so there is no way to even put it back on partially.
     
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    I haven’t worked on a 450, so there may be something different.

    Parts saw 350

     
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    I tried that and it felt like it was moving but it didn't unlock it.
     
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    Take the clutch off first.

    Jump to time 2:30 in this YT video to skip all
    of Taryls silly BS.

     
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    yup, that’ll do it too.
    There’s a little more to removing the clutch than what Taryl shows though.
    you’ll need to stop the piston with a shoe string or something soft

    I made this video for a fellow hoarder just a little while ago. This 350 is coming in handy

     
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    Thanks for the video link. I wasn't able to get it to reset but this one worked:
     
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    They can be a complete pain. Glad ya got it.
     
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