I dont think the clutch will reach the brake band maybe one of the other guys will chime in.
EDIT: Ok don't do this.
EDIT: Ok don't do this.
MS 461 is breaking my heart
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A little clarification to this statement may help diagnosis.Hopefully the tractor wasn't tied to the saw to rescue it
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Do NOT run the saw without the sprocket!!!!
The clutch will fly apart and kill someone!!!!!!!
The clutch will fly apart and kill someone!!!!!!!
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Crank seal clutch side or bent crank. Too much yanky yanky.
I kinda hope the tractor didn't pull the pinched saw out of the wood. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that didn't happen. 
Thanks Harley I didn't think of that. Maybe remove the clutch also just to eliminate damage in that area from being the problem.
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Yeah, I was in the room once when someone did that once.
Luckily no one got hit.
Luckily no one got hit.
Next time remove the powerhead from the bar and chain before yanking on the tree. At least that way you only risk damaging the bar and chain if something goes awry.
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Yeah, I always keep an old bar and chain behind the seat.
If I get my good bar/chain stuck, I just unbolt it and put on the spare to cut the saw free..
If I get my good bar/chain stuck, I just unbolt it and put on the spare to cut the saw free..
I take that a step further and carry extra chainsaws, yes I said chainsaws. I always have at least 3 when I’m out cutting, been doing it that way for a long time.
I bring a spare saw when out cutting wood as well, just in case....
Doesn't need to be a spiffy light saber cutter, just a saw that you can count on starting after it sits for extended periods of time.
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I just leave that old bar/chain behind the seat, comes in handy.
I'm still curious how the sprocket was damaged. When I first read the post I envisioned a slightly loose chain being pinched and the sprocket spinning chewing it up.
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yeah, a few pics would help.
Good afternoon guys. Thanks for all the feedback. I see the “silly” air bagfle / intake boot mix up has killed any dirt cred I once had. Lol.I didn’t try to rescue the saw by hooking her up to the tractor. I am however reluctant to admit the thoughts, to hook it up and drag it down the rd and burn it and the tractor, didnt cross my mind after taking a day off work to drive 2 hours to pinch the saw on the third cut and spend the day getting nothing done.
Extra saw / bars / chains etc .... check!
After all of your help I was able to pull the covers and look at the intake boot and impulse line. Heres what I found : boot looks good / impulse line disconnected.
** Indeed correct Sirs. Too much Yanky Yanky.
I was heated and now my new handle is Yanky Yanky!
See pics..
Thanks again and Ill follow up once I reconnect that line and get it running!
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Awesome. Wish they where all that easy.
Exactly or Carry a limbing saw too. I’ve used it for freeing up.
Always bring an extra bar & chain at the very least, if you have a saw with an inboard clutch. If your main saw has an outboard clutch, better bring at least two saws... And as tempting as it is to get pissed off and break things, I’ve learned from experience that that will always make things worse.
