Stihl FS 360 Service Manual

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The drive shaft is supported by the
flexible insert in the drive tube
assembly.
If the shaft has blue tarnish on it, it
must be replaced.
– Coat the drive shaft with STIHL
gear lubricant for brushcutters
before installation,
b 14
– Apply lubricant to the drive shaft
evenly
– Only pressing lubricant into the
hole of the flexible liner and
pushing in the unlubricated drive
shaft does not ensure sufficient
lubrication
: Push drive shaft (1) with serration
into opening (arrow) of the
flexible insert
: Push gearbox (1) onto the end
without the shakeproof washer
until it rests against the drive tube
assembly (2)
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3
: Orient drive tube assembly (2) so
that the sticker aligns with the
dome (arrow) on the gear
housing, then tighten screw (3)
– The sticker on the drive tube
assembly must be visible when
using the machine
– With gentle twisting motions,
push the drive shaft into the
gearbox as far as it will go, turn
output shaft on gearbox, if
necessary
Checking operation
– Turn the serrated end of the drive
shaft; the output shaft on the
gearbox must also turn
– Reassemble parts in reverse
order
12.2.3 Loop handle with barrier
bar
– Remove the drive tube assembly,
b 12.1
: Undo the screw (1)
– Slide loop handle (2) off of drive
tube assembly
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2
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– Undo and remove the screw
: Pull the clamp (1) out of the loop
handle (2)
– Unscrew screw (1) and remove
with washer
: Remove barrier bar (2)
– Check the various parts and
replace if necessary
– Reassemble the parts in reverse
order
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Stihl FS 360 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 360
Category	Trimmer
Language	English