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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHusqvarna String Trimmer Lower Drive Shaft Kit #545180847
Husqvarna String Trimmer Lower Drive Shaft Kit #545180847
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Total Parts Cost
$99.44Estimated Savings
$112.5001:55
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the lower drive shaft kit on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the drive shaft is if it is damaged or if the trimmer head won't spin.
All of the information in this drive shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: strap wrench
All of the information in this drive shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: strap wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
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…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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To replace the lower drive shaft on your string trimmer…
6
…use a 7/16th inch wrench to loosen the thumb screw locking nut…
7
…and unthread the thumb screw.
8
Depress the button to release the old shaft.
9
Prepare the new lower drive shaft for installation…
10
…by first removing the caps.
11
Now transfer the trimmer guard from the old shaft to the new one.
12
Be careful not to cut yourself on the cutting blade.
13
Insert the new lower drive shaft into the coupler until it snaps into place.
14
Tighten the thumb screw…
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…then tighten the locking nut.
16
Position the dust cap on the drive shaft.
17
Now thread the new trimmer head clockwise onto the shaft.
18
Use a strap-wrench to tighten…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
19
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
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Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the lower drive shaft kit on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the drive shaft is if it is damaged or if the trimmer head won't spin.
All of the information in this drive shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: strap wrench
All of the information in this drive shaft replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: strap wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
To replace the lower drive shaft on your string trimmer…
6
…use a 7/16th inch wrench to loosen the thumb screw locking nut…
7
…and unthread the thumb screw.
8
Depress the button to release the old shaft.
9
Prepare the new lower drive shaft for installation…
10
…by first removing the caps.
11
Now transfer the trimmer guard from the old shaft to the new one.
12
Be careful not to cut yourself on the cutting blade.
13
Insert the new lower drive shaft into the coupler until it snaps into place.
14
Tighten the thumb screw…
15
…then tighten the locking nut.
16
Position the dust cap on the drive shaft.
17
Now thread the new trimmer head clockwise onto the shaft.
18
Use a strap-wrench to tighten…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
19
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
20
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drive Shaft
$99.44
Total$0.00
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