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
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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.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 545008059
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Upper shaft broke. Metal fatigue.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Shaft broke
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, Allen wrench
Parts Used
Cable broke inside shaft
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, 3/8 dowel
Parts Used
Flex line in drive shaft broke at non-motor end
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Allen wrenches, torx driver
Parts Used
trimmer shaft broke
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
bearing siezed up in lower shaft/
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, torx bit
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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