Stihl FS 500 Instruction Manual page 19

Fit the grass shield (for mowing
attachments only).
A
The grass shield is included with the
machine or available as a special
accessory. It can be mounted only
together withe the 60 mm diameter (A)
thrust plate and the deflector for mowing
attachments.
FS 500, FS 550
Mounting STIHL AutoCut, STIHL
TrimCut, STIHL PolyCut 41-3 Mowing
Heads
1
N Fit the grass shield if necessary.
N
Block the drive shaft.
N Screw the mowing head
counterclockwise onto the shaft (1)
and tighten it down firmly.
Remove the tool used to block the
shaft.
Removing the mowing head
N Block the drive shaft.
N Unscrew the mowing head
clockwise.
Mounting STIHL PolyCut 40 Mowing
Head-3
2
1
N Fit the grass shield if necessary.
N Block the drive shaft.
N Position the mowing head on the
shaft.
N Fit the 60 mm diameter thrust
washer – convex side facing down.
N Screw on the nut (2)
counterclockwise and tighten it
down firmly.
Remove the tool used to block the
shaft.
Removing STIHL PolyCut 40 Mowing
Head-3
N Block the drive shaft.
N Loosen the mounting nut clockwise.
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