Husqvarna KLIPPO LB 442 Manuel D'utilisation page 13

Maintenance
Examine the oil level
Clean the product
Clean the air filter
Examine the cutting equipment
Examine the cutting cover*
Examine the engine brake handle*
Examine the muffler*
Examine the vibration damping system*
Examine the spark plug
Replace the oil (the first time after 5 h use, then after each 25 h use and
yearly)
Replace the air filter
Examine the fuel system
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 examine the drive belt and clean the
gear housing (KLIPPO LB 553S e)
1. Remove the screws on the belt guard. (Fig. 14)
2. Pull the belt guard forward and remove it. (Fig. 28)
3. Examine the drive belt and belt pulley for damages.
4. Use a brush to remove leaves, grass and dirt from
the gear housing. (Fig. 29)
To clean the inner surface of the cutting
cover
1. Put the product on its side with the muffler down.
CAUTION:
the air filter down, the engine can
become damaged.
2. Hose down the inner surface of the cutting cover
with water.
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If the product is put with
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To examine the cutting equipment
WARNING:
remove the ignition cable from the spark
plug.
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. 30)
2. Remove the blade bolt, the spring washer and the
blade. (Fig. 31)
3. Examine the blade support and blade bolt for
damages.
a) If you replace the blade or the blade support,
also replace the blade bolt, the spring washer
and the friction washer.
Weekly Monthly
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To prevent accidental start
Use protective gloves
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