Clutch not disengaged?

sofasurfer

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McCulloch 130. I replaced bar bolt by removing front of engine enclosure and then removing gas tank. Now with it back together it seems that the clutch is not disengaged. I put the chain and bar on and the chain will not spin. I pulled the cord and the chain turns with the motor. Hmmm, that isn't right is it? Shouldn't the sprocket freewheel with the saw not running? What might be the problem.
 

ILENGINE

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The bearing in the sprocket could be stuck to the shaft, or in some cases they just get really sticky. May have to remove the clutch and then the sprocket and clean and relube the bearing.
 
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