This Drive Shaft is a genuine Stihl component for straight‐shaft brushcutters, designed to transfer engine power along the shaft tube to the gearhead and cutting attachment. Made from high‐strength steel with precision‐machined splines, it ensures reliable engagement and smooth power delivery. It is built for Stihl professional machines such as the FS 240 C and FS 260 C, providing the correct length and tolerances for an accurate fit. Replacing a worn inner shaft helps restore cutting performance, reduce vibration, and prevent further wear to the clutch and gearbox. Genuine Stihl Part – OEM No. 4147 711 3211 – for assured compatibility and dependable service life in demanding grass and brush clearing work.

Key Features:
– Genuine Stihl part for exact fit and compatibility (OEM 4147 711 3211)
– Steel construction for dependable strength and service life
– Precision splined ends for positive drive and minimal backlash
– Factory-specified dimensions for smooth running and reduced vibration
– Direct replacement; fits existing shaft tube, clutch, and gearhead with no modification
– Helps maintain efficient power transmission to the cutting head
– Suitable for regular maintenance to prevent premature wear of related parts
– Compatible with multiple FS 240 and FS 260 variants for convenient stocking

Typical Applications:
Ideal for restoring drive in Stihl brushcutters when the original inner shaft is worn, noisy, or damaged. Commonly replaced during servicing after heavy use cutting dense grass, nettles, brambles, and light brush. Helps maintain cutting efficiency, smooth operation, and reliability on landscaping, estates, grounds maintenance, agriculture, and contracting jobs.

Also known as:
Inner shaft, inner drive rod, power transmission shaft, centre shaft, gearboinput shaft, splined inner rod, brushcutter inner drive, replacement inner shaft.

Fits Models:
FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 RC, FS 260, FS 260 C, FS 260 RC

Alternate Part Numbers:
4147-711-3211, 41477113211

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