127FS 240 C, FS 260 C, FS 360 C, FS 410 C, FS 460 C-M
: Slide washer (1) onto long 
stub of the drive shaft (2) and, 
using a suitable tool on the inner 
race, press the new ball 
bearing (3) home as far as it will 
go
– Sparingly lubricate the collar on 
the short stub of the output shaft 
with STIHL gear lubricant, b 14
: Push the new ball bearing (1) 
onto the short stub (2) as far as it 
will go
: Apply gear lubricant (arrows) 
between the serrations of the 
spur bevel gear (3) and the ball 
bearing (4), b 14
– Use specified quantity of 
lubricant, b 2.4
2
5904RA527 TG
13
1
5904RA528 TG
23
4
– Coat serrations of the spur bevel 
gear with STIHL gear lubricant, 
b 14
: Heat the gearbox (1) in the 
location of the bearings 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.
: Press plug (1) into the mount as 
far as it will go
5904RA529 TG
21
5904RA530 TG
1
: Position guard ring (1) so that the 
groove (2) faces the output 
shaft (3) and all four 
holes (arrows) match
: Insert and tighten down new 
screws (1)
5904RA531 TG
1
2
3
1
5904RA532 TG
1
1