117FS 240 C, FS 260 C, FS 360 C, FS 410 C, FS 460 C-M
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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5904RA483 TG
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: 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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– 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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