Stihl HT-101 pole saw shaft repair/replacement. Assembly and disassembly.

A step by step guide to the disassembly and assembly of a Stihl HT-101 pole saw and Stihl HT-75 pole saw shaft assembly. A lot better than the previous one I made.

[sethadams]

This is the most detailed video on the Stihl extendable pole saws. Pay attention, this man can teach you something. Thanks Lester!

[woodworth]

This video literally saved me a 2 hour round-trip drive to my dealer, the 3-6 weeks that their service department is perpetually backed up, and who-knows-how-much in labor they'd have charged me for the simple problem (rusted, fully seized bushing) that I found in the shaft. Thank you!

[Bryanja]

I’ve been working at a Stihl dealer for 13 years and these are the one unit I struggle with because I just don’t repair them that in depth very often. This is a great tutorial video. Thank you good sir.

[sebrenaadams]

Great details about the correct way to assemble the stihl shaft repair process. Great job.

[vinnyp]

By far the BEST video on the HT 101 Not only did I get it back together I also understand how all the components work together now! This thing is tricky and Lester simplifies it better than no other! Appreciate you Lester

[calvinrutledgeiii]

Awesome video exactly what I was looking for my pole saw came apart by the trigger pay someone to fix it and it came apart again so I'm going to fix it myself hopefully I do it better than they did

[moisesesquenazi]

Awesome video im looking forward to fix mine after watching your video

[frankmycho]

Thanks! You just saved the day for me. I removed everything Before looking at the videos. All parts flew away when I opened it.

By the way, for those looking for the outer tube orientation, the short side between the end and the hidden rivet goes towards the chainsaw.

[wv]

I really appreciate your step by step narrative. Your tone a speed are very easy to follow. A job well done Perry! God Bless

[andymace]

Just watched this pal and saved 2 polesaws from scrap pile so complicated without video cheers

[patrickbailey]

Perfect video explaining and showing everything sir! This helped me fix a customers Stihl HT131 pole saw. Thanks so much for this video indeed. I tried to do it on my own 3 times and could only get the upper shaft to close halfway. So glad I found this video. There were 2 other videos I watched but this one was easiest to follow! Keep it up

[joet]

Thanks so much for making this video! I had a problem with an HT75 purchased 2001 where the chain would not drive when the telescoping pole was extended. It later got to the point where the chain would not drive regardless of whether the pole was extended or retracted. Using Lester's video, I removed the motor and found a small, wire snap ring around the splined shaft about 4 inches from the motor end of the shaft. As I removed the splined shaft further, I found there was a groove about 10" from the motor end where the snap ring was supposed to be. Its purpose is to keep the drive shaft from being pushed too far into the tube and disconnecting from the motor's clutch. Hoping this might help someone having a similar problem.

[chelmsfordtreeservicesltd]

Great work Lester, that's a massive help. Much appreciation from the UK 🇬🇧
Sending one to the shop over here would cost more than a new pole !!
Top man 👍

[butchhanfelder]

I'm not real mechanical but with heavy use of pause and rewind your video got me there just fine. thanks

[Jim-ieuf]

Lester, I’m amazed at the transformation of your videos and presentation.
I think I was your tenth subscriber.
Man you got it nailed!
Keep it up.
Jim

[jamesstanley]

Outstanding tutorial Lester. Thanks for posting and saving me so much time from having to figure it out what's inside these Stihl poles with no insight. cheers

[richardflagg]

Awesome video! These shafts can be a real head buster. The shaft can be assembled many ways but only will fully function if it is assembled the correct way.

[dennisdismuke]

Thanks Lester, you just saved me at least $100 in labor! Now we need a video on the other shaft style.

[mikemyers]

I couldn't have done this without you! Mine has been apart for 2 months and this video is just what I needed to get it together again. THANK YOU!!!

[MichàelMcconaghy-ph]

I managed to snap the splined drive shaft at motor end. With help of your detailed video, I was able to make one good saw from two bad saws. Many Thanks!