Husqvarna 345 question

[deerefan]

I have a husqvarna 345 chainsaw and was changing the chain and noticed one of the bar bolts was missing (where the nuts screw on to hold the brake cover in place). How this happened I have no idea! Is this something that can be easily repaired or replaced? I've never encountered this before, not even sure how to remove these studs. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[vsteel]

It shouldn't be a big deal. If you go back to where you bought it or to a Husky parts supplier they will be able to get you a new one and tell you how to put it in.

 

[4Kings]

Head over to arboristsite.com and post a question on the chainsaw forum. Smeone will have an exploded parts list for that saw.

 

[NIXON]

You might have luck by looking at this site .
Chainsaws, Outdoor Power Equipment and Tree Care Supplies from Bailey's
They have a large inventory of parts for chainsaws ,

 

[oldmanmike]

I have a husqvarna 345 chainsaw and was changing the chain and noticed one of the bar bolts was missing (where the nuts screw on to hold the brake cover in place). How this happened I have no idea! Is this something that can be easily repaired or replaced? I've never encountered this before, not even sure how to remove these studs. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Not a big deal. They work loose and spin off if they're not tight. Any small engine shop will have nuts (with flange) that fit. Don't try and run a chainsaw without both bolts/nuts, and get a few spares while you're there.

 

[ponyexpress976]

I've had to replace them before and it's no big deal. it's really just a stud with the center section having no threads. you can do this one of two ways...either grab the center section with some vise grips and screw it in or run a bar nut all the way down and use your srcench to turn it into the body of the saw. not sure if the body is plastic or metal on the 345...if it is metal put some thread locker on it so it won't back out again.

 

[Pckcjkn]

I had the same thing happen on my 345. It was in the bar oil reservoir. Get a grabber - claw or magnet, a flashlight, and fish it out. It was pretty easy to put back in the opening.

 

[deerefan]

I had the same thing happen on my 345. It was in the bar oil reservoir. Get a grabber - claw or magnet, a flashlight, and fish it out. It was pretty easy to put back in the opening.

Thanks! Luckily it has not happened again. That is where it ended up too.

 

[airbiscuit]

Off Topic, but isn't the Husqvarna 345 a nice chainsaw? Lightweight, lots of power, and reasonably priced (at the time).

 

[deerefan]

Off Topic, but isn't the Husqvarna 345 a nice chainsaw? Lightweight, lots of power, and reasonably priced (at the time).

Yes it is. Mine has a 16” bar but it can run 18-20”. Great power and compact. Have mine for 12 years now and still going strong.