FS 45, FS 46
English
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Block the drive shaft.
N To block the shaft, insert a suitable 
tool (12) through the holes (13) in 
the deflector and thrust plate – turn 
the thrust plate back and forth if 
necessary.
STIHL FixCut 5-2
N Slip the thrust plate (2) over the 
shaft.
N Place the mowing head on the 
thrust plate (2).
Collar (see arrow) must engage the 
mowing head's mounting hole.
N Push the thrust washer (3) over the 
shaft (1) so it is seated on the base.
N Block the shaft – see "Blocking the 
Shaft".
N Use the combination wrench (5) 
(special accessory) to screw the 
mounting nut (4) on to the output 
shaft and tighten it down firmly.
Remove the locking pin.
Removing the mowing head
STIHL AutoCut
N Hold the mowing head steady.
N Unscrew the cap counterclockwise.
STIHL PolyCut
N Block the shaft – see "Blocking the 
Shaft".
N Unscrew the mowing head 
counterclockwise.
STIHL FixCut
N Block the shaft – see "Blocking the 
Shaft".
N Use the combination wrench 
(special accessory) to loosen and 
unscrew the mounting nut 
counterclockwise from the output 
shaft.
If the mounting nut turns too freely, fit a 
new one.