Maintenance
Clean the product
Examine the cutting equipment
Examine the cutting cover *
Examine the engine brake handle *
Examine the muffler *
Examine the spark plug. Clean or replace the spark plug if it is nec-
essary
Examine the air filter
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Clean the air filter
Replace the air filter
Examine the fuel system
Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder
Examine and adjust the clutch wire (LC 140SP)
To do a general inspection
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Make sure that all nuts and screws on the product
are tightened correctly.
To clean the product externally
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Use a brush to remove leaves, grass and dirt.
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Make sure that the air intake on the top of the engine
is not blocked.
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Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the
product.
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If you use water to clean the product, do not flush
water directly on the engine.
To clean the inner surface of the cutting
cover
1. Empty the fuel tank.
2. Tilt the product. Make sure that the spark plug point
up.
CAUTION:
the air filter down, the engine can
become damaged.
3. Hose down the inner surface of the cutting cover
with water.
To examine the cutting equipment
WARNING:
remove the ignition cable from the spark
plug.
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Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air filter, if it is very dirty.
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If the product is put with
To prevent accidental start
Daily
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WARNING:
when you do maintenance on the cutting
equipment. The blade is very sharp and cuts
can easily occur.
1. Examine the cutting equipment for damage or
cracks. Always replace a damaged cutting
equipment.
2. Look at the blade to see if it is damaged or blunt.
Note:
It is necessary to balance the blade after it is
sharpened. Let a service center sharpen, replace and
balance the blade. If you hit an obstacle that causes the
product to stop, replace the damaged blade. Let the
service center estimate if the blade can be sharpened or
must be replaced.
To replace the blade
1. Lock the blade with a block of wood. (Fig. 36)
2. Remove the blade bolt and spring washer.
3. Remove the blade.
4. Examine the blade support and blade bolt to see if
there are damages.
5. Examine the engine shaft to make sure that it is not
bent.
6. When you attach the new blade, point the angled
ends of the blade in the direction of the cutting cover.
(Fig. 37)
7. Make sure that the blade is aligned with the center of
the engine shaft.
Monthly
Each season
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Use protective gloves
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