Husqvarna 545, 545 TrioBrake, 550XP 550XP TrioBrake, 550XPG, and 550XPG TrioBrake chainsaw Air Intake Assembly and Disassembly guide will help with any Air Intake replacement, inspection and correct running of the chainsaw.

A chainsaw Service Manual detailing the Dismantling of the intake system and refitting procedures with full diagrams, as well as more complete chainsaw repair information, is available to download.

A Husqvarna 545, 545 TrioBrake, 550XP, 550XP TrioBrake, 550XPG, and 550XPG TrioBrake Parts List, Operator Manual, and carburetor manual are also available to view or download as a PDF which can be read on any device or easily printed.

Dismantling the intake system

The intake system consists of:

Fig 22

• The inlet manifold, A
• The partition wall, B
• The intake flange, C See Figure 22.

1

Dismantle the cylinder cover.

Fig 23

2

Loosen screws D and the movement limiter E as outlined in figure 23. Loosen the ignition cable.

3

Fig 24

Fig 25a

Fig 25b

Dismantle the air filter, the filter holder, the cable from the intake flange holder and the carburetor and the throttle cable as outlined in “Dismantling the carburetor”. NOTE! The lug on the carburetor sits on the bracket on the partition wall.

4

Hook off the cabling from the holder on the intake system (J). Knock out the POP-out window using a screwdriver. See figure 25. Lower the tank slightly and slide the fuel hose down into the hole. Loosen the lower screws of the intake system using the POP-out hole and the fuel hose hole. Loosen the other screws.

5

Dismantle the intake system. Pull up and then outward. See figure 26.

Cleaning and inspection

Clean and check all parts carefully. Parts must be replaced if cracked or showing signs of other defects. Always use original spare parts.

Assembling the intake system

1

Assemble the intake system.

2

Fit the lower screws of the intake system using the POP-out hole and the fuel hose hole. Fit the other screws. Fit the fuel hose and the throttle cable to their attachments. See figure 24.

Fig 26

Fit the rubber grommet to the throttle cable. Push the tank back in position. Hook on the cabling to the holder on the intake system.

3

NOTE! Press the lug on the carburetor in place on its bracket on the partition wall. See figure 24.

Fit the carburetor, the filter holder and the air filter as outlined in “Assembling the carburetor”.

This Air Intake Assembly and Disassembly repair guide is for the following chainsaw models: Husqvarna 545, 545 TrioBrake, 550XP, 550XP TrioBrake, 550XPG, and 550XPG Triobrake. Complete information with full diagrams in the workshop manual.