Makita 168498-8 — Genuine Makita clutch shoe designed to restore reliable drive engagement on compatible Makita brushcutters and pole-pruners. This original Makita friction shoe fits into the clutch assembly and engages the clutch drum to transfer engine power to the cutter head; it’s sold individually as the direct replacement part 168498-8.
Fits (examples): EBH253L / EBH252U, EM2650LH / EM2651LH, ER2550LH — commonly used in Makita two-stroke brushcutter and hedge-trimmer models where the clutch shoe mates with the clutch drum and spring.
A straightforward drop-in replacement: inspect the clutch drum and return springs when fitting, and swap the worn shoe for this genuine Makita part to restore smooth engagement and reduce slippage. If you need parts for power tools to restore drive engagement quickly, this original Makita clutch shoe is the exact-match item to keep on hand.
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