HOW DO I REMOVE THE CLUTCH ON A MAKITA DCS6401 CHAINSAW TO GET TO THEOILER

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Makita DCS6401 20 Chainsaw Parts

remove the muffler and see if it starts if so open the muffler and clean the screen inside

http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?ID=428

Click on the icon that is labeled parts breakdown to the left of the chainsaws picture.

I hope this helps!

if its just a bolt that holds clutch on it may be reversed thread

Try turning the idle speed screw CW (not the jet screw marked L) one full turn to increase speed. Normally, this is set so that the chain stops moving, but the engine continues to run. Hope this helps!

That often creates burrs, this may help with removal, Your OM is excellant for installation, maybe the best I have seen.
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4146814-chainsaw_chain_installation

See pages 19 & 20.
http://www.makita.ca/data/upload/tools/dcs6401%20F-E.pdf

If you have more questions or need additional help please reply below and I will get back to you. Thank you for using FixYa and Good Luck. HTH
Lou

adjust your throttle and idler screws on the side of the unit.

HI , FIRST UNDO BOTH SIDE COVER BOLTS ON THE CHAIN COVER AFTER MAKING SURE THE CHAINBRAKE IS IN THE OFF POSITION,[BRAKE LEVER PULLED BACK].TAKE THE TWO NUTS OFF REMOVE THE COVER,LIFT THE BAR SLIGHTLY AND PUSH IT TO THE REAR.THAT WILL LOOSEN THE CHAIN SLIP THE CHAIN OFF THE BAR AND REMOVE THE BAR ,ONCE THE BAR IS OUT OF THE WAY ,YOU TAKE THE CHAIN OFF THE SPROCKET BEHIND THE CENTRIFICAL CLUTCH AND SLIP IT OUT AROUND THE BACK. AFTER CLEANING EVERY THING ,PUT IT ALL BACK THE SAME WAY .YOU WILL HAVE TO SCREW THE ADJUSTER BACKIN SO AS TO EASILY FIT THE BAR TO THE ADJUSTER PIN ,IT IS NOT DIFFICULT AND AS YOU SEE THE PARTS IT WILL FALL INTO PLACE

You can download both the Owner's Manual and Parts Breakdown for a DCS6401-PH here:
http://www.makita.ca/index2.php?event=tool&id=265&catid=40
The manual says the ID tag is in the rear handle below the trigger. HTH
Lou