35
FR 350, FR 450, FR 480
English
:
Check film of lubricant about every
25 hours of operation.
:
Press down the lever (
1
) on the
powerhead.
:
Disconnect the flexible shaft.
:
Pull the shaft (
2
) out of the
protective tube (
3
) and note
installed position.
:
Coat shaft with STIHL gear lubricant
for hedge trimmers – see
Specifications. Do not apply too
much grease.
If the shaft has turned blue, fit a new
one.
:
Refit the flexible shaft (
2
) in the
protective tube (
3
) –
turn it 180°
from the original installed
position and push it home as far
as stop
.
:
Push the flexible shaft fully into the
powerhead coupling (
4
) – turn the
shaft back and forth at the same
time.
Replacing a broken starter rope
:
Remove the screws (
1
).
:
Lift away the fan housing.
:
Remove the spring clip (
2
).
:
Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (
3
) and pawl (
4
).
The rewind spring may pop out and
uncoil during this operation. Take
care to
avoid injury
.
Lubricating the
Flexible Shaft
271BA022 KN
1
2
3
271BA023 KN
271BA024 KN
2
3
4
271BA025 KN
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
1
1
1
256BA031 KN
3
2
4
256BA032 KN
Summary of Contents for FR 350
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