Stihl FS 80 Service Manual

59FC 75, FC 85, FH 75, FS 75, FS 80, FS 85, HL 75, KM 85, KW 85
: Place the loop handle (1) on the
drive tube (2).
: Position the clamp block (3)
against the drive tube and slide it
into the loop handle.
VA
936RA202
2
1
3
: Fit the square nut (arrow).
– Insert the screw and tighten it
down moderately.
VA
936RA203
: Position the loop handle about
15 cm (distance “A“) forward of
the control handle and tighten it
down firmly.
Assemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
VA
936RA204
A
The drive shaft is supported inside
the drive tube in a flexible liner. The
ends of the flexible liner are sealed
with plugs.
– Remove the bearing housing/
gearbox – see "CombiTools"
service manual.
Drive shaft in FC 85, FH 75, FS 85,
HL 75, KW 85
: Pull the rigid drive shaft out of the
drive tube.
FS 85 only
VA
936RA205
A hollow lightweight shaft with a
diameter of 8 mm was installed in
the FS 85 for a period. If the drive
shaft is faulty, use the 6 mm
diameter solid shaft as a
replacement. Make sure the flexible
liner is changed at the same time.
The 8 mm diameter hollow
lightweight shaft is still used, but
only in the FS 85 RX (USA/CAN
version).
Drive shaft in FS 75, 80, FC 75
: Pull the flexible drive shaft out of
the drive tube.
Drive shaft (all models)
VA
936RA206
If the drive shaft has turned blue,
always install a new one.
All models except FS 75
– Coat the drive shaft with STIHL
gear lubricant for hedge
trimmers, b 12, before installing
it in the drive tube.
FS 75 only
– Coat the drive shaft with STIHL
gear lubricant for brushcutters,
b 12, before installing it in the
drive tube.
Apply the lubricant uniformly to the
drive shaft. Never pump lubricant
directly into drive tube.
10.3 Drive Shaft/Flexible Liner

Stihl FS 80 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 80
Category	Trimmer
Language	English