2001 Husqvarna 350 Chainsaw !

[CraigChristian]

I"ve had the 350 for about 10 years and have maybe used it 10 hours. I recently had to use it for the first time in a year and couldn"t get it started. I"ve done the routine maintenance stuff, but my problem now lies with the clutch cover. I made the mistake of removing it with the brake engaged. Now to put it back on, I need help figuring out how to deactivate the brake so it"ll slip back over the clutch. Thanks much, Craig
 

[Sean Feeney]

push handle all the way forward and it should reset release, you getting spark. check on / off switch
 

[CraigChristian]

Thanks Sean, but the cover is already off. I somehow got it off with the brake engaged and now, of course, I don't know how to release the stainless loop so it'll slip over the clutch assembly. I see where the star wheel engages with the brake handle when it's assembled, but it's apart. Craig
 

[55deere70]

Try positioning the handle so it engages with the star wheel when you put the clutch cover on, then you can release the chain brake. Or you can use a screwdriver or something to manually turn the star wheel back to release the brake.
 

[ffinmich]

Look on you tube, there are instructions. Its a pain butit works.
 

[TomH in PA]

Check the fuel line too. Mine cracks apart about every few hours of operation.
 

[2x4]

about it not running, if you only rarely use it & you ran it last time with old gas, it might've ruined the cylinder & piston. The oil in old gas dissolves & no longer lubricates the engine & ruins it & will not start. For the chainbrake, the screwdriver trick of 55deere70 works for me.
 

[CraigChristian]

Thanks Tom, it does leak a little gas. Is that a major job getting at it ?? I've never seen what is supposedly a quality product have more issues !! C
 

[FredinMO]

Take the plastic hand guard off 2 screws put yhe cover in the vice use the hand guard to unlock the chain brake reasemble.
 

[CraigChristian]

Thanks Fred - too easy !!