Stihl FR 350 - Lubricating the Flexible Shaft; Flexible Shaft Lubrication; Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring; Replacing a Broken Starter Rope

35FR 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