Husqvarna LC 118 Operator's Manual page 10

Maintenance
Clean the product
1
Examine the oil level
Replace the oil (the first time after 5 h use, then after each 50 h use and
yearly)
Examine the cutting equipment
Examine the cutting cover *
Examine the air filter
2
Clean the air filter
Replace the air filter
Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder
Examine the muffler *
Examine the spark plug. Clean or replace if necessary
Clean or replace the spark arrester mesh (accessory) on the muffler
Examine the fuel system
Examine and adjust the drive (clutch wire)
To do a general inspection
• Make sure that all nuts and screws on the product
are tightened correctly.
To clean the product externally
• Use a brush to remove leaves, grass and dirt.
• Make sure that the air intake on the top of the engine
is not blocked.
• Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the
product.
• 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. Put the product on its side with the muffler down.
CAUTION: If the product is put with the
air filter down, the engine can become
damaged.
3. Hose down the inner surface of the cutting cover
with water.
1
Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2
Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very
dirty.
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To examine the cutting equipment
WARNING: Damaged blades must be
replace immediately. Let a service agent
sharpen, replace and balance the blade.
Damaged blades and worn bolts can cause
injury and death.
WARNING: To prevent accidental start,
remove the ignition cable from the spark
plug.
WARNING: Use protective gloves when you
do maintenance on the cutting equipment.
The blades are very sharp and injuries can
easily occur.
1. Examine the cutting equipment for damage or
cracks. Always replace a damaged cutting
equipment.
2. Make sure that the engine shaft is not bent.
3. Look at the blades to see if they are damaged or
blunt.
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