Easy
15-30 minutes
This is a genuine manufacturer-approved component which is specially designed for use with Weed Eater handheld string trimmers. It is an identical replacement for a missing or faulty drive shaft that was originally installed on a new unit, please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this part. Keep in mind this high-quality kit is sold individually.
Kit, Drive Shaft 545008061
OEM part for: Weed Eater, Poulan
Part Number: 545008061
$27.40
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Compatibility
This Kit, Drive Shaft will fit the following 10 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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Weed Eater
Poulan
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Poulan
- Weed Eater
This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer
This part replaces obsolete part #: 545008059
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EXCELLENT PART
PART WAS A PERFECT FIT AND ALSO REASONABLY PRICED.
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December 7, 2021
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Kit, Drive Shaft.
Good service, part arrived in four days.
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September 30, 2020
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Sweet
Just what I needed. Got here even faster than you promised. Got the trimmer going again, working like new, thanx.
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July 28, 2020
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Great part, easy repair
The part was correct, hard to find anywhere else, works great and good quality part, very satisfied with my purchase!
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April 18, 2020
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Part was exactly what I needed
Easy fix on my weed eater and far cheaper than buying a new one. Arrived fast too!
Sharon -
September 28, 2019
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Weed Eater Shaft
I appreciate the timely manner in which the part was received and the fact that it fit and works well.
Jim -
June 24, 2019
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fitted perfect,worked as expected
weed eater like new again
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August 17, 2021
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Would not fit
This is too short for my weed eater I called to get one longer and the price was too much for me, so I went and purchased a new weed eater for about 30.00 more than what you sell the part for thanks but no thanks have a great day.
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July 17, 2019
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My flex cable broke on the upper part drive shaft. Can I just order the cable or do I need to order the full upper part drive shaft 545008061
Leonardo
for model number W25CBK
asked on 2022-08-31
Hello Leonardo, Thank you for the question. The Drive Shaft Cable is only sold as part of the Drive Shaft Kit, Part Number: 545008061. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
eReplacementParts Team August 31, 2022
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Upper shaft broke. Metal fatigue.
Doug - August 12, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed broken piece, installed new upper shaft. Straight forward install.
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Shaft broke
Deanna - October 7, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, Allen wrench
Parts Used
Removed screws and removed broken piece. Attached new shaft, replaced screws.
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Cable broke inside shaft
Dennis - August 1, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, 3/8 dowel
Parts Used
The part was correct , except the "notch" on the outer metal shaft made the trimmer head 180 degrees in the wrong direction. The trimmer head point was pointing "up". So I carefully tapped out the inside (with a 3/8 metal dowel), and the cable came out (with the nylon cable cover). Then I placed it into the old shaft (after removing the nylon cable cover), and the worked just fine. The old shaft had the correct notch for proper alignment. Used the weed eater and it worked like new!
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Flex line in drive shaft broke at non-motor end
Charles - July 19, 2021
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Allen wrenches, torx driver
Parts Used
Completely removed drive shaft from unit, Start by "breaking" the joint between drive shaft and lower shaft. Lower shaft will disengage from drive shaft. Note: This joint was where the flexible line inside the drive shaft broke. Next separate the "trigger" housing halves and remove the drive shaft from the engine assembly. Replace drive shaft and re-assemble in opposite order. Parts seem to be "keyed" so assembly goes rather easily. I suggest taking pictures of the dis-assembly process. These will make it easier when re-assembling. Also note that I'm a mechanical design engineer and I am quite familiar with mechanical practices,
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trimmer shaft broke
michael - July 26, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
remove screws on trigger cover removed shaft. installed new shaft replaced cover. done
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bearing siezed up in lower shaft/
Ed - May 21, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, torx bit
Remove torx screws that fasten upper shaft to body of trimmer.
Separate lower shaft from upper shaft.
Remove string head from lower shaft and install on new lower shaft.
Install new upper shaft into body of trimmer, note notch on upper assembly and slot in trimmer housing as the alignment point.
Install new lower shaft assembly along with drive cable into upper shaft assembly, aligning the upper and lower shaft assembly with the notch on each piece. You may need to slightly turn the stringer head left or right so that the square end of the drive cable seats into the couple inside the drive end of the trimmer assembly (at the business end of the engine). Once seated correctly, you should feel resistance from the compression of the engine as you try turning the trimmer string head, and you will be able to tighten the two halves of the coupler sleeve. Do not try forcing the two shaft halves together. Try again to seat the drive cable simply by rocking the stringer head back and forth until you feel the square end of cable seat into the coupler on the end of the engine inside the trimmer housing.
Tighten the torx screws on the trimmer housing and tighten the coupler that holds the upper and lower shaft assembly together.
Install the handle from your old upper shaft assembly onto the new upper shaft assembly, just above the coupler at your preferred location, most comfortable to your reach and grip during operation of the unit.
For safety, and to test without starting, disconnect the spark plug wire, pull the start rope, and observe stringer head. If the stringer head turns without issue, cable should be seated properly, and the unit is ready for use.
Separate lower shaft from upper shaft.
Remove string head from lower shaft and install on new lower shaft.
Install new upper shaft into body of trimmer, note notch on upper assembly and slot in trimmer housing as the alignment point.
Install new lower shaft assembly along with drive cable into upper shaft assembly, aligning the upper and lower shaft assembly with the notch on each piece. You may need to slightly turn the stringer head left or right so that the square end of the drive cable seats into the couple inside the drive end of the trimmer assembly (at the business end of the engine). Once seated correctly, you should feel resistance from the compression of the engine as you try turning the trimmer string head, and you will be able to tighten the two halves of the coupler sleeve. Do not try forcing the two shaft halves together. Try again to seat the drive cable simply by rocking the stringer head back and forth until you feel the square end of cable seat into the coupler on the end of the engine inside the trimmer housing.
Tighten the torx screws on the trimmer housing and tighten the coupler that holds the upper and lower shaft assembly together.
Install the handle from your old upper shaft assembly onto the new upper shaft assembly, just above the coupler at your preferred location, most comfortable to your reach and grip during operation of the unit.
For safety, and to test without starting, disconnect the spark plug wire, pull the start rope, and observe stringer head. If the stringer head turns without issue, cable should be seated properly, and the unit is ready for use.
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