23FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
English / USA
Blocking the Drive Shaft
: Insert the stop pin (1) in the bore (2) 
in the gearhead as far as stop, apply 
slight pressure.
: Rotate the output shaft until the stop 
pin slips into position.
: Use combination wrench (3) to 
loosen and unscrew the nut (4) 
clockwise.
: Remove the rider plate (5) and 
thrust washer (6).
The guard ring (7) for mowing 
applications and guard washer (8) 
should be fitted to ensure optimum 
protection from grass cuttings when 
using mowing tools.
Before mounting a circular saw blade:
: Remove the guard washer (8) and 
pull off the thrust plate (9).
: Remove the guard ring (7) for 
mowing applications.
: Fit the guard ring (10) for saw 
blades and the thrust plate.
STIHL SuperCut Mowing Head
STIHL AutoCut Mowing Head
STIHL TrimCut Mowing Head
: Block the output shaft with the stop 
pin.
: Screw cutting head counter-
clockwise onto the output shaft (11) 
and tighten it down firmly
Remove the stop pin.
Removing the mowing head
: Block the output shaft.
: Unscrew the mowing head 
clockwise.
Mounting the Cutting Tools
1
2
3
4
5
6
256BA006 KN
7
8
9
10
256BA007 KN
11
256BA000 KN