123FS 240 C, FS 260 C, FS 360 C, FS 410 C, FS 460 C-M
– Coat serrations of the spur bevel 
gear with STIHL gear lubricant, 
b 14
: Heat the gearbox (1) on the 
output end (arrow) to approx. 
120 °C (250 °F)
: Position set of pinions so that the 
spur bevel gear (2) faces the gear 
housing
: Push set of pinions into the gear 
housing (1) as far as they will go
The set of pinions must be fitted 
rapidly, as the ball bearing absorbs 
heat and expands.
: Fit the circlip (1)
1
2
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1
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– Coat serrations of the drive pinion 
with STIHL gear lubricant, b 14
: Heat the gearbox (1) on the drive 
end in the area of the bearing 
seats (arrows) to approx. 
120 °C (250 °F)
: Position drive pinion (2) so that 
the bevel gearing faces the gear 
housing
: Press in the drive pinion (2) as far 
as it will go
– If necessary, turn the output shaft 
until the drive pinion engages the 
output shaft 
The drive pinion must be inserted 
quickly, as it absorbs heat and 
begins to expand.
: Fit the circlip (1)
2
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1
1
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: Remove the screw plug (1)
– STIHL gear lubricant should be 
pressed into the hole, b 14
– Use specified quantity of 
lubricant, b 2.4
: Insert and tighten down the screw 
plug (1)
Checking operation
: Turn output shaft (1); the square 
profile of the drive pinion (arrow) 
must also turn 
– Gearbox must turn easily
– Install gearbox, b 12.4.1
1
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1
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