Easy
Less than 15 minutes
This is a genuine OEM sourced replacement part designed for use with Weed Eater string trimmers. It connects the upper shaft and the cutting head. This item is made out of metal and it is sold individually.
To complete this repair you would only need a screwdriver to transfer the guard from the old assembly onto the new one.
Lower Shaft Kit ( Includes Col 581494908
OEM part for: Weed Eater
Part Number: 581494908
$59.10
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Product Description ?
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 1.15 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
Compatibility
This part will fit the following 2 machines
Weed Eater
FL25C Gas Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
FL20C Gas Trimmer View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 545008062
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Shaft was frozen
James - April 20, 2016
👍 5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, crescent wrench
Parts Used
Very easy remove lower shaft from upper shaft , then install the new lower shaft assembly, and you are done.
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The bearing on the end or the weed eater locked up
Eric - June 14, 2021
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Removed the trimmer head assembly
Removed the guard assembly by removal of the wing nut
Removed the collet nut and removed the lower shaft assembly
Installed new lower shaft assembly and installed all items in reverse order
Unit was 7 years old and ran great until the end bearing failed. Now it’s good for another 7 years!!!!!!!
Removed the guard assembly by removal of the wing nut
Removed the collet nut and removed the lower shaft assembly
Installed new lower shaft assembly and installed all items in reverse order
Unit was 7 years old and ran great until the end bearing failed. Now it’s good for another 7 years!!!!!!!
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Lower drive shaft broke.
William - July 23, 2017
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Unscrewed the shaft collar, pulled the lower shaft off. Attached the new lower shaft. Hand tightened the collar and installed the guard.
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Lower shaft worn out and collet nut worn out.
Larry - May 31, 2017
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Unscrewed lower shaft from upper shaft. Replaced the new lower shaft. Replaced trimmer head. Fired it up. Worked like a new one.
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Lower shafts stop working and locked up
Luke - January 8, 2016
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, n/a
Disconnected lower shaft from upper shaft. Attached new lower shaft to upper shaft, threaded cutting head on to the new lower shaft. Installed new guard with hardware onto to the lower shaft. Easy repair.
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Lower shaft broke
Thomas - May 23, 2016
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Remove the broken lower shaft from upper shaft. Then remove the cutting head assembly from the old lower shaft and install it on the new lower shaft, then do the same with the guard.
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