Husqvarna 243RJ Workshop Manual page 33

Centrifugal clutch
Twist apart the clutch.
Inspect and replace damaged or worn
parts.
Clutch drum and drive
axle
Push the throttle forward onto the shaft.
Loosen screws (B) and remove screws
(C).
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Fold the clutch cover out of the way and
unscrew screw (D) completely.
Remove the clutch housing from the shaft.
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Twist apart the clutch and inspect the
spring and lining with regard to wear and
damage.
The thickness of the lining must be at
least 1.0 mm at the most worn point.
NOTE!
Both clutch shoes should be
replaced even if only one of them is
showing signs of heavy wear. This is
to avoid engine vibration caused by
imbalance in the clutch.
Assembly
Connect the clutch shoes together with
the spring.
Bolt the clutch on the fl ywheel. Do not
forget the washers (A).
Note the rotation arrows (B) on the clutch
shoes.
Clutch drum and drive
axle
Dismantle as follows:
1. Loosen screws (A) and push the throt-
tle handle forward onto the shaft.
2. Loosen screws (B).
3. Remove the 4 screws (C) holding the
clutch cover.
4. Fold the clutch cover out of the way so
screw (D) can be unscrewed.
Remove the clutch housing complete
with clutch drum from the shaft.
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