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Driveshaft-Flexible

Part Number: C506000042

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*This part replaces obsolete part #: C506000041.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Echo

Product Number: C506000042

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.35 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

Description:

This is an authentic OEM part manufactured for use in Echo trimmers/brushcutters. It is the flexible driveshaft located inside main pipe. It is not included in the main pipe assembly. A flexible driveshaft is a part that usually needs replacement just because of normal wear associated with regular use. This part is sold individually.

Some Associated Parts:

• Main pipe assembly
• Flexible lower liner
• Stoppers
• Warning & location labels

Warning: California's Proposition 65

Frequently Purchased With

Coupler Assemb..
$35.99

Stopper
$2.99

Main Pipe Asy..
$23.50

Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Echo

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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Trimmer

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What is the length of this part? I have a broken one and is 37 and 1/2 inches.

Raymond asked on 2023-01-02

Hi Raymond, Thank you for your question. We do not have the dimensions of the belt, but if you could resubmit your question with the model number from the equipment this part is used on, we would be happy to verify if this is the correct part for it. We are open 7 days a week. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Driveshaft-Flexible - C506000042

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

, grease gun

Missing driveshaft

Greased driveshaft and slide it into place, very easy repair.

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3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Driveshaft-Flexible - C506000042

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver

Broken drives shaft

1. Removed broken shaft
2. Slid new shaft into tube
3. Fitted it in the splines
4. Put attachment on and it worked great.

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Driveshaft-Flexible - C506000042

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

1-2 hours

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver

broken driveshaft

Replaced the driveshaft

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Driveshaft-Flexible - C506000042

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench

The driveshaft broke.

The repair was easy. Simply separated the lower part of the trimmer. Replaced the driveshaft, put it back together and done. The trimmer it’s been working perfect. Thank you.

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Driveshaft-Flexible - C506000042

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Socket set

the drive shaft tip was warn out. therefore it was spinning but skipping.

1. remove the extension holder
2. remove the old driveshaft.
2. install the new driveshaft.
3. re-install the extension holder.

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Driveshaft-Flexible - C506000042

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers, None

Broken drive shaft

This was the easiest repair l ever made on my weed eater I simply remove the broken drive shaft with a pair of needle nose pliers and replace it with the new one by pressing it in the shaft housing.

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Easy repair

Guest - July 8, 2022 Verified Purchase

Accurate parts and fairly fast delivery

Correct order

Guest - August 3, 2021 Verified Purchase

Almost repaired itself!

Got part fast as usual! But parts for all my equipment right here.

Guest - July 28, 2021 Verified Purchase

Easy to install

I have order 6 parts from eReplacementParts and all of them have been correct and works perfectly

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Product Information

Manufacturer: Echo

Product Number: C506000042

Classification: Part

Weight: 0.35 lbs.

Shipping: Ships Worldwide

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