Description
Overview:
The Friction Pad for Stihl FS 40 and FS 40 C is a genuine Stihl component designed to restore smooth, positive drive in compact trimmers and related handheld tools. Manufactured from a wear‐resistant composite friction material, it provides controlled grip between moving parts to minimise slip, reduce judder, and protect mating surfaces from premature wear. This small but essential service item helps maintain reliable performance under regular use, particularly during starting, acceleration, and load changes. Built for Stihl's lightweight petrol and electric ranges, it is an exact-fit replacement to the original part and is suitable for routine maintenance when symptoms of glazing, slippage, or uneven engagement appear. Genuine Stihl quality helps keep your machine running efficiently and safely with consistent operation.
Key Features:
- Genuine Part for assured fit and performance on compatible Stihl machines
- OEM reference 4140 792 0800 for easy identification and ordering
- Durable composite friction material resists glazing and wear
- Consistent engagement helps reduce vibration and drive slip
- Supports smooth starting and power transfer under load
- Helps protect mating components, extending service life
- Compact, lightweight part for quick replacement with basic hand tools
- Suitable for routine preventative maintenance schedules
- Stable performance across typical garden and light trade use
- Matches original tolerances for dependable operation
Typical Applications:
Used during servicing to replace a worn or glazed pad in compatible Stihl trimmers, brushcutters, edgers, sweepers, and similar tools. Helps restore smooth drive engagement, reduce slippage under cutting or sweeping loads, and improve consistency when trimming grass edges, clearing light brush, edging paths, or operating attachment tools in domestic and trade settings.
Also known as:
Friction shoe, friction lining, wear pad, drive pad, engagement pad, replacement pad, friction element. Often referenced as a service or maintenance pad within the drive or engagement assembly where controlled friction is required.
Fits Models:
FC 55, FC 55 DZ, FS 36, FS 38, FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 44, FS 45, FS 45 C, FS 45 L, FS 46, FS 46 C, FS 50, FS 50 C, FSE 60, KW 85
Alternate Part Numbers:
4140-792-0800, 41407920800
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 4140 792 0800 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 41407920800 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | FC 55, FC 55 DZ, FC55, FC55DZ, FS 36, FS 38, FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 44, FS 45, FS 45 C, FS 45 L, FS 46, FS 46 C, FS 50, FS 50 C, FS36, FS38, FS40, FS40C, FS44, FS45, FS45C, FS45L, FS46, FS46C, FS50, FS50C, FSE 60, FSE60, KW 85, KW85 |
| Machine Type | Brushcutters, Edging Trowel |
| Fits Models | FS36, FS40, FS44 | FS38, FS45, FS46 | FS40, FS50 | FSE60 | KW 85 | FC 55 DZ |
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