Author Topic: Stihl 4140 family Weed Whackers FS-45,55, etc  (Read 2993 times)

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Re: Stihl 4140 family Weed Whackers FS-45,55, etc
« Reply #30 on: May 16, 2014, 09:23:02 am »
the only problem I see on these is every once in a while the 'nut' that the trimmer head sits on. it and the little shaft is splined and after a bunch of hours they like to strip. I don't bother buying the whole new end. I just get everything lined up properly and drill a small hole all the way through and pin it. usually a shingle nail. I then peen each end down flat to the nut so the head still fits on proper. free, quick and stronger than what was there.
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