Description
Overview:
The Guard Ring is a genuine Husqvarna spare for mid-size professional chainsaws, designed to protect and stabilise key drive-side components. Built from durable metal for long service life, it helps shield the clutch and sprocket area from debris, wear, and accidental contact, supporting safer and more consistent cutting. Engineered to Husqvarna OEM specifications, it delivers a precise fit on the 242 and 246, and also suits the Husqvarna 42. Using the correct guard ring maintains correct clearances, reduces premature wear of adjacent parts, and keeps the machine performing as intended. This Genuine Part is a practical choice for workshop maintenance, machine repairs, and preventative servicing where reliability and compatibility matter.
Key Features:
- Genuine Husqvarna part for assured compatibility and quality
- Accurate fit for 242, 246, and 42 models to OEM tolerances
- Durable metal construction resists abrasion, heat, and vibration in tough use
- Helps protect clutch, sprocket, and nearby seals from debris and impact
- Supports safe operation by maintaining correct spacing and component alignment
- Straightforward to fit during routine servicing with standard tools
- Stable once installed; designed to work with existing Husqvarna fixings
- Reliable performance for professional and DIY users in forestry, landscaping, and groundcare
- Made to last, reducing downtime and the need for frequent replacements
Typical Applications:
Used during chain drive overhauls, clutch or sprocket replacement, and general servicing to restore correct protection around the drive side. Suitable for repairing impact damage, replacing worn or deformed rings, and maintaining hire fleet machines. Ideal for proactive maintenance to extend component life in forestry, estate work, arborist jobs, and grounds maintenance.
Also known as:
Retaining ring, drive-side shield, clutch-side protector, sprocket protector, drive case collar, perimeter ring, drive housing ring, clutch perimeter collar.
Fits Models:
242, 246, 42
Alternate Part Numbers:
501 63 05-01, 501630501
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 501 63 05 01 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna |
| OEM No. | 501630501 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Chainsaws |
| Fits Brands | Husqvarna |
| Key Features | - Genuine Husqvarna part ensures compatibility and quality - Fits Husqvarna 242, 246, and 42 models - Durable metal construction resists abrasion and heat - Protects clutch and sprocket from debris and impact - Maintains correct spacing and component alignment |
| Fits Models | 242 | 246 | 42 |

