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Technical Information · issue 34 of 1999

FS 500, FS 550: New cutting tools; Clutch; Cutting

Model FS 500, 550 Clearing Saws

IssueTI 34/1999

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Technical Information

                                                                                                       34.1999
Model FS 500, 550 Clearing Saws

Contents
1. New cutting tools
2. Clutch (cover plates)

3. Cutting tool mounting (thrust washer, Ø 70 mm)

1.    New cutting tools

1.1   Shredder blade 320-2
                                                                The shredder blade 4000 713 3902 and the

                                                                shredder deflector 4116 710 8103 have to be
                                                                ordered for initial installation. This deflector comes
                                                                with all the necessary mounting hardware.
                                                                Mounting the deflector and cutting tool
                                               -n 398TI015 KN



Shredder blade 320-2 is available with immediate

effect for STIHL’s big power clearing saws. The new
cutting tool features optimized geometry and
material for an exceptionally long wear life.
A newly developed “shredder” deflector is available

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specially for use with the shredder blade. This
deflector has a riveted aluminium skirt and is                            1

extremely robust.
Notes: The new deflector replaces the previous
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version 4116 710 8105 and is also very suitable for

use with the brush knife.
The previous transport guard has been modified so
                                                                The deflector is mounted on a stepped sleeve (1) to

that it also fits the shredder blade (for new part
number see 1.4).                                                accurately define the correct installed position. The
                                                                stepped sleeve has to be fitted over the drive tube
                                                                and riveted in position.
                                                                The 65mm diameter thrust plate (2) and 70mm
                                                                diameter thrust washer (3) are recommended for
                                                                mounting the shredder blade.
                                                                When fitting the blade, make sure it is exactly
                                                                centered by the shoulder of the thrust plate. Fit the
                                                                hardened guard ring (4) to protect the mounting nut.

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1.2   “Special” brush knife 350-3
The new brush knife 4000 713 4100 is designed for        Note: The 70 mm diameter thrust washer is
particularly tough operating conditions. It is           generally recommended for optimum mounting of
manufactured from a special highly wear resistant        the brush knife (see 3.).
steel and achieves a service life that is almost twice
that of the identically shaped standard version 4110
713 4100.

1.3   “Carbide” circular saw blade 230-36

The new circular saw blade 4000 713 4211 has             Resharpening is performed with the STIHL USG

been developed for special cutting applications at or    (with swivelling tool rest for circular saw blades) and
near ground level (possibility of ground contact) and    diamond grinding wheel 5203 757 0901.
in sandy areas. Thanks to the carbide tips brazed to

the cutting teeth, the blade has a long wear life even
in extreme conditions.                                   Note: The carbide-tipped circular saw blade is also
                                                         approved for use with model FS 160, 180, 220, 280,

Cutting performance is comparable to a chisel-tooth
                                                         400 and 450 clearing saws.
circular saw blade, but its wear life up to ten times
longer under normal cutting conditions.
“Stop Ø 225” must be mounted with the circular saw
blade.

1.4   Summary


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Item     Part Name                                     Previous         New                  Remarks
 1       Shredder blade 320-2                          ---              4000 713 3902
 2       Brush knife 350-3, “special”                  ---              4000 713 4100
 3       Circular saw blade 230-36, “carbide“          ---              4000 713 4211
         Deflector assy. (shredder deflector);         ---              4116 710 8103
         including items 5 to 12
 4       Deflector; including items 6 to 10            4116 710 8105    ---                  1)
 5       Deflector; including items 6 and 7            ---              4116 710 8104
 6       Clamp                                         4116 716 6400    4116 716 6402        2)

 7       Square nut M6 (2 x)                           9222 068 0900    9222 068 0900

 8       Clamp                                         4116 716 6500    4116 716 6502        2)
 9       Washer A 6.4 (2 x)                            9291 021 0140    9291 021 0140

10       Spline screw IS M6x45 (2 x)                   9022 341 1420    9022 341 1420
11       Sleeve                                        ---              4116 711 2501
12       Rivet A 4x8                                   ---              9438 782 3170

13       Transport guard                               4116 790 3900    4116 790 3901        1)
Modification to be introduced: in progress
Remarks
1) Previous version of part no longer available from factory
2) Previous version of part remains available

2.     Clutch (cover plates)

A modified version of clutch 4116 160 2001 will be
installed from serial number 1 43 596 645: The new                        6
cover plate 4116 162 1000 will be installed in front of                       4

and behind the clutch shoes instead of the four                                   1

washers 0000 958 0809 installed up to now.                                              23
Parts availability: To ensure easy installation, the                                         4
replacement clutch will be supplied complete with                                                  6

cover plates and mounting screws from now on.                                                          5
This change also applies to models FS 360 and FS
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420.

Summary

Item     Part Name                                     Previous         New                  Remarks
 1       Clutch; including items 2 and 3               4116 160 2001    ---                  1)

 1       Clutch; including items 2 to 5                ---              4116 160 2001
 2       Clutch spring                                 0000 997 1700    0000 997 1700
 3       Ring                                          0000 961 0802    0000 961 0802
 4       Cover plate (2 x)                             ---              4116 162 1000
 5       Hex. head screw                               4116 162 4201    4116 162 4201
 6       Washer (4 x)                                  0000 958 0809    ---                  2)
Modification to be introduced from serial number 1 43 596 645
Remarks
1) Previous version of part no longer available from factory
2) Previous version of part remains available

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3.     Cutting tool mounting (thrust
       washer, Ø 70 mm)
To further optimize the brush knife mounting, the     Note: The new thrust washer cannot be used for
previous 60mm diameter thrust washer has been         mounting the STIHL Polycut 40-3.
replaced by the 70mm diameter thrust washer 4116
713 1601. Special mowing versions (with brush
knife) have already been shipped from the factory
with the large thrust washer.

Summary

Item     Part Name                              Previous             New                   Remarks
 1       Thrust washer, Ø 60 mm                 4116 713 1600        ---                   1)
 2       Thrust washer, Ø 70 mm                 ---                  4116 713 1601

Modification to be introduced: in progress
Remarks

1) Previous version of part remains available

Last Technical Information on model STIHL FS 500, 550: 49.98

© 1999 Andreas STIHL AG & Co.                         Technical Documentation
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