Easy
Less than 15 minutes
This is a genuine Husqvarna part for use with Chainsaws. The Chain brake stops the chain when engaged or in the event of kickback. The most common reason for replacing the chain brake is when the chain brake is not engaging or stopping when the brake is applied, the brake band is not tightening around clutch drum, cannot reset the chain brake, the handguard is not engaging the chain brake assembly and the chain brake components are cracked or damaged. This part is sold individually. Here is a list of tools that are needed to replace the chain brake a chain adjustment tool (Scrench); or ratchet/socket/wrench set, flat-blade screwdriver, long-handled screwdriver, Phillips driver, Torx drivers and long-nosed pliers. Let the engine cool and disconnect the spark plug wire before installing this part.
Chain Brake Assembly 530054802
OEM part for: Husqvarna
Part Number: 530054802
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 35 machines
Husqvarna
This item works with the following types of products:
- Chain Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 530053017
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Brake band broke and adjusting screw was stripped
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Chainsaw wrench
Parts Used
2. Loosened chain tension screw
3. Put new cover in place
4. Adjusted chain tension
5. Tightened two cover nuts
Chain brake worn out and broke
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Replaced old chain brake assembly that had parts missing
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Put new assembly over bar studs with bar and chain installed.
Put nuts over studs and tighten to a tension that allows bar adjustment
Tighten bar until chain drive tooth almost comes out of groove
Tighten bar nuts fully holding tip of bar upward.
Replaced smashed chain break
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Bar adjustement broke
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Spring inside chain brake was broke
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Chain brake assembly mechanism failed to work properly. Would not remain in the unlocked position.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Chain break failed.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
The old chain brake assembly was cracked and unusable
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Located the Chain properly on the bar
Tightened the chain
Started the saw and went to work.
The chain brake assembly (cover) had gotten heated and warped and no longer fit properly. The chain would come loose very quickly when operating the saw.
Tool Type
Chain Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
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