r/stihl • u/Candid_Ad8624 • 3d ago

HS60av hedge trimmer fuel tank removal?

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I have a very old HS60av hedge trimmer that still runs but is desperate need of a new fuel tank. I just started taking it apart to get to the 3 bolts connecting tank from the inside. Wow ! I’m lost now! Do I need to pull the whole crankshaft assembly out just to get to tank screws? Am I’m missing something here. Seems ridiculous to get a fuel tank off… lol appreciate any help or thoughts before I keep going.. if any one has experience with these vintage trimmers.

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u/Himalayanyomom 3d ago

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Looks like you take the bar cover off, take off full wrap, handle and handle clamshell. Should be two coarse screws holding the tank on the back

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u/Candid_Ad8624 2d ago

Think you’re right . They sure didn’t make something as simple as fuel replacement easy back in the day… lol I’ll keep going I guess

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u/Himalayanyomom 2d ago

At least you dont have to split the case halves haha