Bought a Stihl trimmer a few years back brand new. Followed service recommendations in the manual to a "T". Not a single word in there about servicing the gear head! Glad I have people on KZread to warn me about this.

@Forgottenson3934

Ай бұрын

Same Not in instructions no grease specs do as to stay in warranty Just gaslighting by service staff The engine is great but Stihl make their money like car dealerships - on parts sales and “maintenance” That’s why trimmer head, line and linkage points are all aftermarket on mine because all these low quality bits and pieces keep falling off and are not cheap

Man!! Love your high energy delivery! Don’t think anyone will be burning their heads - at least strimmer heads! Love it! Thanks

All this energy and video cuts make mes thnks he doing a line between shoots.

I didn't know Billy Mays was still alive. I kept waiting to hear "but wait, there's more!" LOL

@tuberocker69

2 ай бұрын

What we need is ol Phil Swift to slap some flex seal on it, and we'll be good to go! Lol

I got tired of stocking different oils and greases for all my lube needs. I now use Lucas Red and Tacky grease on all grease applications (including this one). A syringe works great to inject the grease. My tractor, 7.3 f250, generators, and all the other small engines get 15w40 oil. We purchase 15 gallons of oil once per year when it's on sale. My Stihl FS94r is 8 years old, trims 5 acres 3x/year, and works great. Once/year spark plug, spark arrestor, fuel/air filter, and gear gease. I love the power to weight ratio of the 2 stroke 94r.

I FOUND OUT I HAD A GREASE FITTING ON MY TRIMMER HEAD A LITTLE WHILE BACK, I'M GLAD I DID ‼️

That engine has so much torque that gear heads don’t live long. Great video.

@dieseldabz7104

2 жыл бұрын

Take care of your shit and they do

huh, I knew to put grease in there - but did not yet know to turn the trimmer head - but makes sense. Thanks man!

Ive got a sthil strimmer and we were not told that the head would need to be greased but we have a very good mechanic that looks after us and our equipment 🥳

Thanks for this information my father in law gave me one n this is key to keeping it for years

Pro tip if you burn out your head buy the trimmer attachment from the kombi system. It's cheaper than just the gear case and it will have a grease fitting . Check lube levels every 25 hours.

Awesome. I have two. Gotta get some parts for them. Will do this today!

Dude sounds like the guy who does that flex tape commercial

I knew there should be a way to do it, but just haven’t gotten around to looking yet. Headed to Stihl dealer now. Thanks.

I thought I was the only one who called my Stihl equipment “my babies” 😊 Thanks for the tip👍

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

Just us, no one else! Lol. Have a great week! Matt

@kathleendircks5577

Жыл бұрын

@@DiscoveringHisWay 😆

@MichaelSmith-kr9qw

11 ай бұрын

LOL Nope you aren't the only one !

@vice4134

3 күн бұрын

@@DiscoveringHisWay Can I please get your opinion on three Stihl trimmers, 91r, 111r and 131r? I know you have done videos about those trimmers individually. As a homeowner with several properties and high thick weeds, what would you recommend? At first, I thought about going with 131r, but it might be too much. I also have 55R that I will use for well maintained lawn. I'm at lost for words on which one to pick. Stihl thinks I should go with 91R.

great job and Thanks so much!

TELL it like you meeen it!!!! luv this guy !!!

Not all trimmers have that type of gear box my fs56rc does not have this

@fofalooza

10 ай бұрын

It's probably way too late to be of any help to you but maybe it'll help someone else. If yours is a curved shaft trimmer there's probably a grease spot behind/under the guard. You have to remove the guard and there's a little mounting collar that is screwed into the shaft. There's your grease spot for the shaft. At least that's where it is on mine. Just a heads up though, if you use a regular grease gun the fitting is smaller than a 1/4"

@ROGZI3L

2 ай бұрын

No it doesn't help them. An FS56 is a straight shaft. They used to have a grease fitting. Now only the professional models FS90+ have it. Pro tip if you burn out your head buy the trimmer attachment from the kombi system. It's cheaper than just the gear case and it will have a grease fitting . Check lube levels every 25 hours

Great tip! Thank you.

Dude you are the man! Love the video! Live the energy! Super awesome! Thanks You made my day

I think a lot of folks do not realize that the trimmer head needs to be lubed up every once and a while. Speaking of which, I need to let the man know that he needs to get some.

Great tip! Two different dealers never mentioned it. Manual does, but who reads it? Will get the grease this week. What's your though on running motomix vs mixing up Stihl oil & gas?

@DiscoveringHisWay

2 жыл бұрын

I do that, but at the end of the season I run Motomix to run the gas out of it and then winterize it.

You can use any grease STIHL tube is just convenient.. I use Lucas red and tacky.. you can fill it with a chain saw grease tool or a grease gun or an injector..

Awesome video!!

Man my weed eater has been making a rattle noise on the head and on the shaft close to the motor for 2 years now I think you just solved my problem. Thanks really wish I knew this earlier 🤯

I am bout to upgrade to the 240R! This guy sold me. 😂

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i always used to just use my bosses stuff and let him worry about maintenance but now im the boss :D

Been telling people this for decades and nobody listened. The biggest problem I have is the fact that 90% of these young kids selling these now in stores have 0 clue what they're actually selling and they know nothing about care or maintenance of them as a result. Just want your money and out the door you go. I'm also guessing part of that is done intentionally so as you break your trimmer and then need yet another new one in a yr or two and guess what? Your warranty is 100% VOID because YOU failed to properly take care of your product.

@user-tt4iz6hv7r

Жыл бұрын

have same problem with the older crowd. Maybe its just ignorant ego?

Forward to 3:00 ... ... watch the grease - then leave.

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

Nice hair, what king of shampoo?

Thanks so much for making this how-to video! I like your energetic tone. Subbed

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Enjoy your week before winter is upon us. Lol. Blessings

I went to my Stih dealer and bought the grease. Two days ago I got out my grass trimmer and greased it up nicely. I also replaced the spark plug at the same time and checked the air filter.

@maxpain7197

2 ай бұрын

That's a really cool story

WHY ARE YOU YELLING?

@williammurray8542

24 күн бұрын

Exactly why I couldn’t watch Seinfeld…

@CZAR-OF-SARCAZM

Күн бұрын

Thinks his weed-eater is running. (I like his energy)😊

I've owned stihl all my life, in landscaping and construction. on my weed trimmers, i take the gear head bolt out and i replace it with a grease fitting so when i service the gear head i use a standard grease gun saves so much time and forces the grease in

Thank you for the information brother

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack for watching! Have a great weekend! Matt

this was… absolutely hilarious and informative haha keep on yelling brother, we need it. God Bless

@DiscoveringHisWay

29 күн бұрын

God Bless my friend!! Preach it!

Thanks 🎉😊

Neither of the two dealers I have purchased any of my Stihl products from have never mentioned anything about the grease ports. Don't fret though I continuously maintain my equipment and I also read the manuals to all my equipment. But not all Stihl trimmers have the port only the commercial line does. The residential ones do not have the provision but you can grease them it takes some time but it can be done... My FS91R is 7 seasons old and the only thing I have ever done is grease the head every three months and clean it top to bottom twice a season.... Even my FC96 Edger 4 seasons old. All my Equipment is Stihl It might be pricey but it worth every penny I have made and will make. I love my Babies !!!

Good video! Entertaining and informative! My equipment not operating as intended for poor maintenance. I need to get with the program, as we said in the Army! actually, we used to say: get your head out of your arsh soldier! Thanks for the video!

Come to your house, tie you up, service your Stihl equipment and eat your food. LOVE IT!

@DiscoveringHisWay

8 ай бұрын

Let’s eat together some big fatty steaks! 🥩 lol

Hey, thanks, Man....I did not know this and will get either the Stihl tube or the Lucas Red and Tacky. I'm a Canadian girl so will see what's available in my area. BTW, do you have a good video on loading string on the FSE 60?

It’s not hidden, it’s in the book that comes with the fs110 trimmer. Just open the book and read.

I put 90 weight gear oil in mine and it's been running strong for about 20 years now. I've had to rebuild the carburetor twice in that time but she just keeps humming along!

hi can you help i just bought a stihl fs38 trimer but were i put the grease for the gear box its difrent in your video please can you do video how to grease the gear box on stihl fs38 thank you have a nice day

I have a STIHL FS70R any ideas on how to grease the gear heads on those? The FS56RC-E is the same way the gear heads have no external grease cap screw. I recently rebuilt an FS55R to the point it looks factory new and the OEM gear head on it is able to be greased.

@nelsonjex231

Жыл бұрын

Wished I seen that b for I bought it going to drill n tap a hole for grease fitting

CRAZY! MY STIHL HAS MADE THE GRINDING SOUND SINCE NEW , I JUST ASSUMED IT WAS NORMAL...

Love this guy

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

I love you man!

Thanks for the advice. I am new user FR 230 (bicycle handlebar). i bought it yesterday, part of new year resolution i suppose. Did the shaft need grease too? Pardon my english. New sub here. Cheers from Indonesia.

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the STIHL! Enjoy!!

I've never put lube in the gear head. Thanks for the alert. Thankfully I just use my FS90 a few time a year. I think I bought it in 2016. It bogs down more than I believe it should. Probably because the gear head is dry.

@kyleross3484

2 жыл бұрын

Also you probably need to do a valve adjustment and might have to tweak the carb settings a little. If the gear head is pulling it down chances are it will need more than grease. But never hurts to grease them at least once a year or maybe more depending on how much you run it.

@danielsalas6269

Жыл бұрын

Clean that screen on your spark arrestor

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

FS 90 is a great weed eater; one of my favorites along with theFS91. Basically the same trimmer just EPA crap added to the 91. Have a great week! Matt

@mitchellemstraining1

Жыл бұрын

@@danielsalas6269 remove it and watch the performance and longevity get better

My fs 70 dont have a grease point.. I have to take the gearhead off... dont think the 56 r has a grease point either..

@daveschidlmeier6425

2 ай бұрын

Drill a hole and insert a grease zert fitting to lubricant the gearbox

@philliphall5198

17 күн бұрын

Drill and tap it, install zert

If it doesn’t have a connection, then drill it for a grease zert and grease it that way, main thing is to grease it 😊

Does your gearbox get hot after use? Mine does and it’s brand new. Checking grease level tomorrow

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

Mine does not! Thanks for asking

ugh, sorry to abrasive, i just want to watch a video not have some dude yelling at me lol.

@rogergriffin4087

Ай бұрын

Keep on scrolling then😊

@vincetervort2916

Ай бұрын

toughen up buttercup

@markmccastle7932

22 күн бұрын

Your like the lady running her fingernails on a chalkboard sorry brop

Question for you and sorry if it sounds ignorant. I have a Stihl FSE 60 corded electric trimmer. Do you know if that has a gear head that needs to be greased? After watching your video I looked thru the owner’s manual and didn’t see anything about it. Also, I didn’t see a bolt near the head to insert grease like you did on your video. Thanks.

@DiscoveringHisWay

2 жыл бұрын

You’re not missing it, it doesn’t have it! Great unit for light yard work. Thanks for watching and posting!

@Mike-su8si

2 жыл бұрын

@@DiscoveringHisWay what about the old fs45 it's a curved shaft or neck as they say I have a new to me but old red troy bilt weed eater that has a similar head to your stihl one it probably takes grease to I've not even checked it but did oil it all up when i got it for free i oil up all mine they all spin smoothly so i never knew they took any grease and the feather lite is a curved shaft like the stihl fs45

Your are the best mi amigo!!

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

No, your the best! Have a great week! Matt

Great video man. Does this grease work/ fit all STIHL trimmers products ?

@DiscoveringHisWay

3 ай бұрын

Most!! ❤️❤️

Sir,first of all thank You un an excellent and educative video. Second,I own Stihl FS260,that has maintenence free gearbox head.There is no spot to grease it.In Stihl dealership they said the same:"you are free of worries concerning greasing gearbox head,you own maintenence free gearbox".I work with it for 2 years ,but still I am afraid that one day my "maintenence free gearbox" may blow up.What do you think about this model FS260 ?

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

If I could open it and put some grease in it I would. If not let STIHL fix it! Lol. The Gearbox is not really expensive to replace. Thanks for watching!

@jeromebecigneul2911

11 ай бұрын

@@DiscoveringHisWay Yes the gear box replacement last time I asked Stihl for a FS56 it was $98 for the part plus labor.

I've owned my Honda 4 stroke for 16 years and never greased the head not 1 issue or noise. Honestly I never knew ya had too grease I do it now but never had before

Own two different model Stihl trimmers at two different properties. Never knew this. Rest assured they will get it now.

@34dawgsgo

4 күн бұрын

Edger too (FC 90). All done. Thanks for the tip. Used very little grease which is a good sign.

I don't get what's hidden about the gear grease hole. Some guy wrote in the comments that there is not a single word about it in the manual. I own a Stihl FS65-4 and it clearly says to take of the screw, screw in the tube and press the grease inside. Even if it's not in the manual, it's not difficult to understand what's that hole for.

I have a KM 56 RC. ¿Where do I put the grease?

I have a FS 56 RC and I can't find any kind of hole to pit in grease. There is a nub there on the head where a screw would go but it isn't machined out. Does this model need greased?

@daveschidlmeier6425

2 ай бұрын

Can or should you drill a hole in that flat spot where the access hole use to be. And install a grease zerk fitting to lubricant the gear box?

I bought a Kombi edger attachment in December 2022 and there is no screw as shown to grease the gears. You have to remove the edger device and where the shaft attaches is where you put grease.

I "follow" Chickanic and read her arti cles always and told/advised to grease the head and on models "without", ( yes some models do Not have the screw hole)!

Wish u were my neighbor. Love your videos

For curved shaft trimmers, the spindle bearing has a hole to grease it. That hole is the screw hole that holds the bearing in the shaft. 🙂

I have an fs240r my gearbox has no visible grease screw. What's the deal with that?

I just bought a new fs 70r a few days ago should I grease the gear box now are wait until next year before I use it I mean my 70r is only a couple days old or do they put grease in them at the factory

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

I would wait my friend, your good for awhile. Congratulations on the new STIHL! You’re the Man! Boom!

@chevyguy1128

Жыл бұрын

@@DiscoveringHisWay the new stihl fs 70r has a maintenance free gear box I just bought a echo speed feed 400 head for it

My Stihl 56rc doesnt have any apparent grease port in the head. My 55 does. What is up with that?7

Can you use any other all purpose grease other than the stihl brand?

@Mike-su8si

2 жыл бұрын

Yup it's all the same just a different color and the ider is to keep the moving parts lubricated so any grease will work I'm gonna use what grease i have and its $15 dollar's for a tube of it

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

Why would I want too! I love STIHL! Lol. Have a great weekend!

I could listen to this all day all about sthil thank you sir mat👍👍👍😁

Great. Just avoid cost. It is $23 plus tax here in Ontario. Just say, no matter what it cost it is less than a new machine.

What's the torque spec for the gearbox plug?

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

STIHL dealer! 😎

Ok, how do I grease the gear head on my FS56? You got me panicking but I don’t have that bolt you do.

Good on you Mat ..owe you a beer ...Wanaka New Zealand

@DiscoveringHisWay

2 жыл бұрын

When I get to New Zealand, I’ll collect on my free beer!! Bro, what I wouldn’t give to weed eat in your country, I’m jealous!

my fs450 is 1999 this year i replaced the bearings...and its still fine

Damn good video. All I could picture was the SlapChop and ShamWow guy. I couldn't stop laughing and I don't mean that in a disrespectful way. Everyone remembers the SlapChop guy and now I will always remember to grease the gear box. Enjoy the coffee

@DiscoveringHisWay

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, That was really, really funny and I really appreciate your coffee! I will be getting coffee today! Thank you so much for watching!

I have been known to take that plug out and replace it with a grease nipple ( zerk) and grease it with a gun occasionally (Just a shot or two, not enough to blow the seals!)

This guy is awesome. Keep at it brother.

@DiscoveringHisWay

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

Why do the 25-2 spools not come with a spring?

Not gonna lie I didn't even know we had to grease the heads and our local dealer never mentioned it. Also, we've ran our 131r for 5 years daily use and it still rips. Gonna grease it now

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

STIHL hold up really well to abuse. Lol. Thanks for watching! Enjoy FS131 great machine!!!

@LevelII

9 ай бұрын

I've had my FS55RC since 2006. It just greased it for the first time after running across a video of it. Never had a problem out of the head but I've replaced the carb at least 5 times😂

I have 1 problems with my trimmer i hear like humming noise from head some times but when i hear thet i emedeatly put grees in trimmer head and it is good for like 3 minutes and i hear it again humming like i never puted grees in trimmer head.

can i use any regular automotive grease ?

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

The Patriots of America have spoken!

Ok it's once a year but what if you use it for commercial? How often do you have to grease it?

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

Never need to grease it! It will last indefinitely.

Your firm but fair.

Do the hedge trimmers need to be greased? If so how?

@thujavon62

7 ай бұрын

yep

For a 6-8 momth season where you trim 1 a week. I'd top it off every year, if you do more than that I'd check on it every 6-8 months.

Is there anything else i need to grease on a stihl trimmer??

@royalteelawncarelandscapin5369

2 жыл бұрын

Shaft

I never seen that on the old fs45 weed eater of stihls I'll look again but none of mine make no grinding noise they never been greased up neither but have had oil shot in them cause i like it running smooth

@DiscoveringHisWay

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Mike-su8si

2 жыл бұрын

@@DiscoveringHisWay guess if I can't find a grease port on all my different weed eaters I'll spray some more wd40 on it i do anyways to help lubricate those moving parts it dries up faster so i do that alot

I can put this grease in kawasaki trimmer right?

Can I use Stilh multilub

Good knowledge! Thanks for the ass chewing too 🙂

You’re a firm but fair teacher thanks.

Always read your operaters manual before you start using any new tool whether it is a grinder or a combine

What’s the difference between superlube & multilube?

@DiscoveringHisWay

Жыл бұрын

You know!

My old Sthil is pushing 20 years old and runs fine, about 4 hours per week trimming. But mine has a grease fitting. So how do you spell RACECAR backward?

@DiscoveringHisWay

2 жыл бұрын

Love it bro! Racecar! You the Man!

Like Lionel said "I do love you............Stihl!"

BUT....they no longer put grease ports in their string trimmers.....my understanding is that Stihl, Echo, and Husky no longer do this.......don't know why for the life of me know why they would do this.

Surely, the guy hired by the Governor to trim the entire Everglades should know something about the Stihl Weedeaters / Brushcutters. I award you 3 "ATTABOYS" and and 1-1/2 Pats On The Back.

Never knew this

My Stihl FS 85 and FS 160 have that