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  • August 28, 2009 at 1:54 pm #75826
    Briggsie B. Peawiggle
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    I have a tiny Eve lapharp with Loveland levers. I haven’t played it in a few months and noticed the levers are getting stiff. What type of oil (if any) do any of you suggest to ease the movement of the levers? Thanks for any helpful responses.

    Briggsie

    August 28, 2009 at 2:55 pm #75827
    kay-lister
    Member

    Hi Briggsie,

    My Swan has Loveland levers and I have always just loosened to nut a tiny bit if they feel tight. I wouldn’t put oil of any kind on them.

    Kay

    August 28, 2009 at 4:04 pm #75828
    Misty Harrison
    Participant

    I was always told I could use a small dab of sewing machine oil on them.

    August 28, 2009 at 5:28 pm #75829
    barbara-brundage
    Participant

    If they’re metal, yes, but I’d never do that on plastic.

    August 29, 2009 at 12:51 pm #75830
    carl-swanson
    Participant

    Kay- Your solution is the right one for Loveland levers. Just loosen the nut that holds the handle onto the base to adjust the tightness. Be very careful not to over tighten that nut. Do not put oil on any part of a Loveland lever. Not only is the handle(the part you push up and pull down to change pitch) made of plastic. But there are plastic or nylon washers in the assembly as well.

    August 29, 2009 at 1:54 pm #75831
    Briggsie B. Peawiggle
    Participant

    Thank you very much Kay and Carl! I’ll loosen the nut. 🙂

    Briggsie

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