Went to tidy up the grass Saturday, now spring is here.
Trimmer started easily, remarkably as it's been a while.
Revved it up and the head barely rotated.
It seems the bottom bearing, a bronze sleeve type is really tight.
It seems as though it's not designed to be disassembled, and replacements difficult to find and expensive.
So, obviously I have to fix it.
Anybody ever played with one?
It's a stihl fs45 or similar.
I've tried wd40, to no effect.
The hex collar turns but isn't threaded.
I've tried squeezing in the vice but no sign of movement.
All hints welcome..
Regards Russell
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-russ