Husqvarna 445 e-series clutch cover

[jamallio96]

Hey guys, been following Arbtalk for a while now, and finally gave in and made an account [emoji14]

So, I've had my Husky 445e for a little while now - got an amazing deal on it (but that's another story), and the tool-free clutch cover and tensioner is really starting to be a pain. The tensioner slips, the bar nut comes loose and frankly it's peeing me off now - either I have to overtighten it and run the risk of damaging the saw (already had the clutch drum overheat once!), or have it all coming loose every hour or so and the chain derailing because the clutch cover's about to fall off.

I talked to Husqvarna and they said sure I can swap it for an ordinary 445 clutch cover, but that I must get a qualified Husky technician to do it for me to make sure it's the right part blah blah blah, and won't tell me what the part number is or where I can purchase one.

I'm fairly new to all this (started last September), so I don't have much of an idea where to get info or buy stuff from - and I figured you guys might be able to help!

So yeah, any advice on part numbers, sellers, hints and tips about changing it over would be very welcome! (I've got my ticket for maintenance, felling and crosscutting, and because of my travel situation I have to remove the bar and chain at the end of every day, so I'm pretty confident about it, just thought I'd better check if there's anything I should know about putting a different one on).

[Sawchip]

Hey guys, been following Arbtalk for a while now, and finally gave in and made an account [emoji14]

So, I've had my Husky 445e for a little while now - got an amazing deal on it (but that's another story), and the tool-free clutch cover and tensioner is really starting to be a pain. The tensioner slips, the bar nut comes loose and frankly it's peeing me off now - either I have to overtighten it and run the risk of damaging the saw (already had the clutch drum overheat once!), or have it all coming loose every hour or so and the chain derailing because the clutch cover's about to fall off.

I talked to Husqvarna and they said sure I can swap it for an ordinary 445 clutch cover, but that I must get a qualified Husky technician to do it for me to make sure it's the right part blah blah blah, and won't tell me what the part number is or where I can purchase one.

I'm fairly new to all this (started last September), so I don't have much of an idea where to get info or buy stuff from - and I figured you guys might be able to help!

So yeah, any advice on part numbers, sellers, hints and tips about changing it over would be very welcome! (I've got my ticket for maintenance, felling and crosscutting, and because of my travel situation I have to remove the bar and chain at the end of every day, so I'm pretty confident about it, just thought I'd better check if there's anything I should know about putting a different one on).

As far as i can see... the new clutch cover is a simple …take your one off and replace with the non 445e clutch cover. Your saw came in standard and "e" setup. Pt number looks to be 544 09 79-01. You can go to anywhere that can get you genuine Husq parts and use the number. All the best

[adw]

As saw chip says it is a straight one off and the new one on, the pt no. is also correct.

[jamallio96]

Cheers guys, great help! Was just a little worried and didn't want to mess up my only chainsaw :-P

 

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[jamallio96]

My saw is (I think) the latest model, has the part number changed to 544097902? A lot of the sellers are saying the 01 part has been replaced with the 02 part, but want to be sure it's still the right one...

 

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[jamallio96]

Also, is there a single website selling these that isn't in America! I would mind if it weren't for the customs and the handling fee on anything over £15

 

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[Mark_Skyland]

Any husky dealer will be able to order one in for you, if you get stuck give me a shout. I cant give you a price atm as the husky site doesnt work after 22:30:001_smile:

 

Sometimes they superceed parts so part number 544097901 may change to 544097902 when a dealer goes to order it.

 

Getting spares onto a web site is a bit of a nightmare hence not many UK dealers advertising that they have them even if they do.

[peatff]

Do you need to replace the tensioner as well for one with screw head instead of the wheel thing and buy the nut to hold the cover.