Description
Overview:
The Guard Washer 60 mm / 2 3/8 inches is a genuine Stihl part designed for heavy‐duty brushcutters. Made from durable metal, it sits between the blade and fastening hardware to hold the cutting blade securely and maintain correct clamping pressure. This helps prevent blade creep, vibration, and premature wear, keeping your machine cutting smoothly and safely. Built for demanding use, it is suitable for professional and domestic maintenance on models such as the Stihl FS 500 and FS 550. With Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) 4116 717 2800, this OEM washer offers reliable compatibility and consistent fitment. Its 60 mm (2 3/8 inches) outer diameter matches Stihl specifications for the supported FS series, making it a straightforward, like‐for‐like replacement during routine servicing or blade changes.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl OEM part for assured compatibility and performance
- 60 mm (2 3/8 inches) outer diameter for correct blade seating
- Robust metal construction suited to demanding brushcutting tasks
- Helps maintain blade stability, reducing slippage and vibration
- Supports safe, smooth operation and extends blade life
- Accurate fit on compatible Stihl FS brushcutters for easy installation
- Ideal replacement when the original washer is worn, damaged, or missing
- Works with metal grass blades and brush knives commonly used on FS models
- Corrosion-resistant design to withstand outdoor use and debris exposure
- Clear identification via MPN 4116 717 2800 to simplify parts matching
Typical Applications:
Used when fitting or replacing metal cutting blades on Stihl brushcutters for clearance work, heavy grass, brambles, and light scrub. Suitable for grounds maintenance, landscaping, estate work, agriculture, and forestry edge trimming. Provides secure clamping during routine blade changes, repairs, and scheduled servicing.
Also known as:
Blade washer, guard spacer, clamping washer, flange washer, blade retaining washer, guard disc, blade spacer, outer washer.
Fits Models:
FS 160, FS 180, FS 220, FS 220 K, FS 280, FS 280 K, FS 290, FS 300, FS 310, FS 350, FS 360, FS 360 C, FS 380, FS 400, FS 410 C, FS 420, FS 420 L, FS 450, FS 480, FS 500, FS 550, FS 550 L
Alternate Part Numbers:
4116-717-2800, 41167172800
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 4116 717 2800 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 41167172800 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | FS 160, FS 180, FS 220, FS 220 K, FS 280, FS 280 K, FS 290, FS 300, FS 310, FS 350, FS 360, FS 360 C, FS 380, FS 400, FS 410 C, FS 420, FS 420 L, FS 450, FS 480, FS 500, FS 550, FS 550 L, FS160, FS180, FS220, FS220K, FS280, FS280K, FS290, FS300, FS310, FS350, FS360, FS360C, FS380, FS400, FS410C, FS420, FS420L, FS450, FS480, FS500, FS550, FS550L |
| Machine Type | Brushcutters |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Fits Models | FS220, FS280, FS290 | FS300, FS350, FS380 | FS310 | FS360C FS410C | FS400, FS450, FS480 | FS500, FS550, FS550L | FS160, FS180 | FS360, FS420, FS420L (older models) |
