Maintenance
Examine the fuel system
Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder
Examine and adjust the clutch wire. (LC 247S, LC 253S, LC 347V,
LC 347VE, LC 353V, LC 353VE)
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. Put the product on its side with the muffler down.
CAUTION:
with 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.
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.
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If the product is put
To prevent accidental start
Use protective gloves
Daily
To replace the blade
1. Lock the blade with a block of wood. (Fig. 35)
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. 36)
7. Make sure that the blade is aligned with the center of
the engine shaft.
8. Lock the blade with a block of wood. Attach the
spring washer and tighten the bolt and washer with a
torque of 70 Nm. (Fig. 37)
9. Pull the blade around by hand and make sure that it
turns freely.
WARNING:
The blade is very sharp and cuts can
easily occur.
10. Start the product to do a test of the blade. If the
blade is not correctly attached, there is vibration in
the product or the cutting result is unsatisfactory.
To do a check of the oil level
CAUTION:
damage to the engine. Do a check of the oil
level before you start the product.
1. Put the product on level ground.
2. Remove the oil tank cap and the attached dipstick.
3. Clean the oil from the dipstick.
4. Push the dipstick fully into the oil tank.
a) Do not attach the oil tank cap on LC 247,
LC 247S.
b) Attach the oil tank cap on LC 253S, LC 347V,
LC 347VE, LC 353V, LC 353VE.
5. Remove the oil tank cap and the dipstick.
6. Examine the oil level on the attached dipstick.
7. If the oil level is low, fill with engine oil and do a
check of the oil level again. (Fig. 38)
Monthly
Each season
X
X
X
Use heavy duty gloves.
A too low oil level can do
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