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Workshop manual
English
455 Rancher 460

2 – English
Workshop manual
Husqvarna 455 Rancher and 460
Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety regulations ................................................ 4
General instructions ........................................... 4
Special instructions ............................................ 4
Special tools ......................................................... 5
Technical data ....................................................... 7
Carburettor ............................................................ 9
Carburettor ........................................................ 9
Carburettor - pressure testing .......................... 14
Carburettor - adjustment .................................. 15
Troubleshooting ................................................. 17
Repair instructions ............................................. 19
Chain brake ...................................................... 19
Silencer ............................................................ 21
Chain catcher ................................................... 21
Stop switch ....................................................... 22
Stop switch – resistance measurement............ 22
Choke control ................................................... 23
Throttle trigger .................................................. 24
Starter assembly .............................................. 25
Starter cord....................................................... 25
Recoil spring..................................................... 26
Ignition module – testing .................................. 27
Ignition module and flywheel ............................ 27
Centrifugal clutch.............................................. 29
Oil pump ........................................................... 30
Air intake system ............................................. 32
Fuel filter........................................................... 33
Fuel hose.......................................................... 33
Fuel tank........................................................... 34
Piston and cylinder ........................................... 34
Decompression valve – pressure testing ......... 35
Cylinder – pressure testing............................... 37
Crankshaft complete ........................................ 37
Crankshaft bearings ......................................... 38
Thread insert .................................................... 39
Guide bar bolts ................................................. 39

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Arrangement of the manual
This workshop manual can be used in two different
ways.
• To repair a specific sub-assembly on a chainsaw.
• To dismantle and reassemble a complete chain-
saw.
Repairing a specific sub-assembly
If a specific sub-assembly on the chainsaw needs
to be repaired:
1. Look up the page referring to the relevant sub-
assembly.
2. Follow the instructions under the headings:
• Removal/Dismantling
• Cleaning and inspection
• Refitting/Reassembly
Dismantling and reassembling the entire chainsaw
If the entire chainsaw is to be dismantled, follow
the instructions under the heading “Removal/Dis-
mantling”.
Work through the manual and follow the instruc-
tions given in each section under the heading
“Removal/Dismantling”.
Then follow all the “Cleaning and inspection” ins-
tructions in each section.
Working from the back of the manual, follow all the
instructions under the headings “Refitting/Reas-
sembly” in reverse order.
Each of the sections covering removal/dismantling
and refitting/reassembly include the relevant lubri-
cation instructions and bolt torques for each stage
of repair.
Construction and function
This chapter gives a simple description of the
chainsaw carburettor and its various parts.
Introduction
Troubleshooting
These pages describe the most common faults that
affect a chainsaw. They are divided into four dif-
ferent groups with the most likely faults described
first.
Repair instructions
The section that describes how to repair the chain-
saw consists of detailed, step-by-step instructions.
It explains in detail the special tools, lubricants
and bolt torques that are needed when working on
each component.
This workshop manual covers the following
chainsaw models: 455 Rancher
460

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General instructions
This workshop manual gives detailed instructions
on how to troubleshoot, repair and test a chain-
saw. This section also describes the various safety
precautions that should be taken when carrying out
repairs.
The workshop manual has been written for person-
nel who are assumed to have general experience
of repairing and servicing chainsaws.
Workshops where chainsaws are repaired must be
equipped with safety equipment that meets local
regulations.
No-one should carry out repairs on a chainsaw
until they have read and understood the contents
of this workshop manual.
Chainsaws are type-approved to meet the rele-
vant safety legislation, but this only applies when
the saw is fitted with the cutting equipment speci-
fied in the user’s manual. The fitting of any other
equipment, or of accessories or parts that are not
approved by Jonsered, could mean that the saw
no longer meets these safety requirements and
the person who carried out the work may be held
responsible for its non-conformance.
In this workshop manual the following boxes indi-
cate where caution should be taken.
Special instructions
The fuel that is used in a chainsaw poses the fol-
lowing hazards:
• The fuel and its fumes are toxic.
• May cause irritation to skin or eyes.
• May cause breathing difficulties.
• Highly flammable.
When using compressed air the air jet should
never be pointed at the body. Air can be forced into
the bloodstream and cause fatal injury.
Wear ear protection when testing saws.
After testing a saw do not touch the silencer until
it has cooled down. The silencer gets very hot and
you may burn yourself. Wear protective gloves
when working on the silencer.
The guide bar, chain and clutch cover (chain
brake) must be fitted before the saw is started. If
not, the clutch may come loose and cause injury.
Poor chain lubrication can result in failure of the
chain, which could cause serious or fatal injury.
Take care to ensure that the spring inside the
starter assembly does not fly out and cause injury.
Wear eye protection. If the spring is under
compression when the pulley is removed it could
fly out and cause injury.
Before removing the tensioning spring from the
chain brake, ensure that the brake is in the on
position, otherwise the spring may fly out and
cause injury.
After completing the repair the chain brake must be
tested, see “Chain brake – reassembly \ Operating
test”.
Always consider the fire risk. A chainsaw can
produce sparks that could start a fire.
Inspect the chain catcher and replace it if it is
damaged.
WARNING!
The warning text warns of the risk
of personal injury if the instruc-
tions are not followed.
NOTE!
The warning text warns of the risk of ma-
terial damage if the instructions are not
followed.
Safety regulations
Safety regulations

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10
Special tools
4
5
8
1
2
3
6
7
9
Special tools

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Item Description Used for Order no.
1 Clutch tool Centrifugal clutch 502 54 16-01
2 Piston stop Locking the crankshaft 504 91 06-05
3 Fuel filter hook Withdrawing the fuel filter 502 50 83-01
4 Allen key For M5 bolts 502 50 18-01
5 Pressure tester Pressure testing cylinder 503 84 40-02
6 Feeler gauge Adjusting ignition module 502 51 34-02
7 Assembly fixture Assembling chain saw 502 51 02-01
8 Pressure gauge Pressurisation during testing 531 03 06-23
9 Test spark plug Checking the ignition module 502 71 13-01
10 Rev counter Adjusting carburettor 502 71 14-01
11 Assembly pliers Fitting spark plug guard 502 50 06-01
12a Cover plate, exhaust Sealing the exhaust port 502 54 11-02
12b Cover plates, inlet Sealing the intake manifold 502 52 48-02
13 Assembly tool Assembling spring, chain brake 502 50 67-01
14 Puller Pulling bearing of crankshaft 504 90 90-01
15a Sleeve Fitting crankshaft 502 50 30-18
15b Shaft extension Flywheel side 502 50 30-18
15c Shaft extension Cluch side 502 50 30-18
16 Punch Dismantling the flywheel 502 51 94-01
11
12a
13
14
12b
15a
15c
15b
16
Special tools

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Displacement Cylinder bore Stroke Max power/speed
cm
3
/cubic inches Ø mm/Ø inches mm/inches kW/hp/rpm
455: 55,5 / 3,38 47 / 1,85 32 / 1,28 2,6 / 3,5 / 9 000
460: 60,3 / 3,68 49 / 1,93 32 / 1,28 2,7 / 3,7 / 9 000
Spark plug gap Ignition system Air gap Carburettor type
mm/inches mm/inches
455: 0,5 / 0,02 SEM CD 0,3 / 0,012 Walbro WTA 29
460: 0,5 / 0,02 SEM CD 0,3 / 0,012 Walbro WTA 29
Effective cutting length Chain speed at Chain pitch Drive link
cm/inches max power – revs mm/inches mm/inches
m/s – rpm
455: 31-50 / 13-20 20,0 / 9 000 9,52 / 3/8 1,3 / 0,050 - 1,5 / 0,058
460: 31-50 / 13-20 20,0 / 9 000 8,25 / 0,325 1,3 / 0,050 - 1,5 / 0,058
Technical data
Technical data

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Idling speed Engagement speed Spark plug
rpm rpm
455: 2 700 3 800 NGK BPMR 7A
Champion RCJ 7Y
460: 2 700 3 800 NGK BPMR 7A,
Champion RCJ 7Y
Fuel tank capacity Oil pump capacity at Oil tank capacity Automatic oil pump
Litres/US pints 8,500 rpm, Litres/US pints
ml/min
455: 0,44 / 0,93 9 0,32 / 0,68 Yes
460: 0,44 / 0,93 9 0,32 / 0,68 Yes
Weight without Weight with
bar and chain bar and chain
kg / lbs kg / lbs
455: 5,8 / 12,8 6,2 / 13,6
460: 5,8 / 12,8 6,2 / 13,6
rpm
GAS
OIL
Technical data

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Carburettor
WARNING!
The fuel used in the chainsaw has
the following hazardous properties:
1. The fluid and its fumes are
poisonous.
2. Can cause skin irritation.
3. Is highly inflammable.
Carburettor
Description
The drawings accompanying this description do
not correspond with the carburettor on the chain-
saw. They only show the principle for the design
and function.
Design
The carburettor is based on three sub-systems:
• The metering unit, A.
• The mixing venturi, B.
• The pump unit, C.
The jets and the fuel’s control functions are located
in the metering unit (A). Here the correct quantity
of fuel is adjusted for the actual speed and power
output.
A
B
C
The mixing venturi (B) houses the choke, throttle
valve and diffuser jets. Here air is mixed with the
fuel to give a fuel/air mixture that can be ignited by
the ignition spark.
In the pump unit (C), fuel is pumped from the fuel
tank to the metering unit. One side of the pump di-
aphragm is connected to the crankcase and pulses
in time with the pressure changes in the crankcase.
The other side of the diaphragm pumps the fuel.
Carburettor

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Function
The carburettor operates differently in the following
modes:
• Cold start mode
• Idling mode
• Part throttle mode
• Full throttle mode
In the cold start mode (see figure below) the choke
valve (H) is fully closed. This increases the vacuum
in the carburettor so that fuel is sucked more easily
from all the diffuser jets (D, E and F). The throttle
valve (I) is partly open. Extra air inlet (J) is closed.
I
H
G
D
F
E
J
In the idling mode (see figure below) the throttle
valve (I and J) is closed and the choke valve (H) is
open.
Air is sucked in through an aperture in the throttle
valve and a small amount of fuel is supplied th-
rough the diffuser jet (D).
In the part throttle mode (see figure below) the th-
rottle valve (I) is partially open and the choke valve
(H) is open. Fuel is supplied through the diffuser
jets (D and E).
In full throttle mode (se figure below) all valves
are open and fuel is supplied through all diffuser
jets (D, E, F and G). Extra air inlet (J) is also fully
opened.
I
D
H
E
I
H
D
G D F
E
H
I
J
Carburettor
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