How do I grease a flexible drive shaft?
By the Atkinson Oil Co. product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.
Short answer. Pull out the inner cable, clean it, coat it thinly along its length with Atkinson Oil Co. Flexible Shaft Grease and slide it back. It is made for flexible drive shafts, to help them run smoothly.
Key facts
- Product: Atkinson Oil Co. Flexible Shaft Grease
- What it is: Grease for flexible drive shafts
- Made for: Flexible drive shafts: brush cutters, rotary tools, concrete pokers
- Not for: Gearboxes with their own grease
- Who makes it: Atkinson Oil Co. is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK; Made in Britain
How to do it
- Disconnect power or stop the engine.
- Withdraw the inner cable as the manual shows.
- Wipe it clean and inspect for kinks or broken strands.
- Coat thinly along its length; refit.
When to choose something else
- Brush-cutter gear heads: the maker's gear grease.
Common mistakes
- Re-greasing a kinked cable instead of replacing it.
FAQ
How often? As the tool maker directs, or when the shaft feels rough or hot.
Sources
Printed product label; Your equipment maker's manual