Description
Overview:
This Bearing Plug is a genuine Stihl OEM component designed to protect and secure the bearing in Stihl backpack blowers. Made from a hard-wearing polymer in a compact push-fit cap form, it helps keep dust and moisture away from the bearing while maintaining correct seating during operation. The precise moulding provides a snug, stable fit that stands up to engine vibration and day-to-day use. By safeguarding the bearing, it supports smooth rotation and reduces premature wear, helping your blower run reliably for longer between services. Suitable for professional users and homeowners alike, it is engineered for the Stihl platform and matches the original specification for dependable compatibility on machines such as the BR500 and BR550.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl OEM part for assured compatibility and build quality
- Durable polymer construction resists impact, fuel mist, and weather exposure
- Shields the bearing from dust and moisture to extend service life
- Maintains correct bearing location for smooth, efficient operation
- Precision push-fit design for quick, straightforward installation with basic tools
- Stable under heat and vibration typical of backpack blowers
- Exact-fit for BR500, BR550, BR600, BR700
- Ideal as a preventative replacement during routine servicing or bearing renewal
Typical Applications:
Used during routine maintenance or repair of Stihl backpack blowers in landscaping, grounds maintenance, facilities care, and site clean-up. Suitable when refurbishing the bearing area, addressing play or noise, or replacing a missing or damaged plug. Helps maintain reliable performance for daily professional tasks and domestic garden work.
Also known as:
Bearing cap, bearing cover, dust cap, seal plug, protective bearing plug, bearing closure plug. These names refer to the same part that closes and shields the bearing seat on compatible Stihl blowers.
Fits Models:
BR500, BR550, BR600, BR700
Alternate Part Numbers:
4282-792-2900, 42827922900
