25TS 410, TS 420
5.4 Test sequence
Sequence Actual condition Possible causes Remedy
Radial truth of running:
Visual inspection
Spindle (shaft)
Wear marks or scoring 
around the mount for the 
cutting wheel
Operation with loose 
fastening screw, use of the 
wrong cutting wheels 
(mount dia. > 20 mm)
Replace spindle (shaft), 
use correct cutting 
wheel
Axial truth of running:
Axial truth of running is 
tested with a
STIHL test wheel or 
diamond abrasive wheel
(on 130 mm diameter)
Axial runout
< 
0.15 mm
> 0.15 mm
Damage or unevenness in 
the mating faces of the 
thrust washers (particularly 
the inner thrust washer), 
mating faces are not plane, 
use of parts which are not 
original STIHL parts
Dirt, incorrectly fitted thrust 
washers or cutting wheel, 
use of force when cutting or 
during transport
None
Replace the thrust 
washers
Spindle (shaft) damaged Incorrect handling, use of 
force
Replace spindle (shaft)
Tangible radial backlash in 
the bearing seat → spindle 
bearing faulty
Grooved ball bearings 
damaged by dust and/or 
bearing seat worn at the 
spindle
Replace spindle and 
grooved ball bearings