Storage - Makita EBH341R Original Instruction Manual

STORAGE

WARNING:
ATTENTION: When the machine is kept out of operation for a long time, drain up all fuel from the
– Drain up fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor according to the following
procedure:
1) Remove the fuel tank cap, and drain fuel completely.
If there is any foreign matter remaining in the fuel tank, remove it
completely.
2) Pull out the fuel filter from the refill port using a wire.
3) Push the primer pump until fuel is drained from there, and drain fuel
coming into the fuel tank.
4) Reset the filter to the fuel tank, and securely tighten the fuel tank cap.
5) Then, continue to operate the engine until it stops.
– Remove the spark plug, and drip several drops of engine oil through the
spark plug hole.
– Gently pull the starter handle so that engine oil will spread over the engine,
and attach the spark plug.
– Attach the cover to the cutter blade.
– Keep the drained fuel in a special container in a well-ventilated shade.
Attention after long-time storage
– Before startup after long-time shutdown, be sure to replace oil (refer to P 17). Oil will deteriorate while the machine is kept out of
operation.
Fault
Engine not starting or with
difficulty
Warm start problems
Engine starts but dies
Insufficient performance
When draining the fuel, be sure to stop the engine and confirm that the engine cools
down.
Just after stopping the engine, it may still hot with possibility of burns,
inflammability and fire.
fuel tank and carburetor, and keep it at a dry and clean place.
System
Ignition system
Fuel supply
Compression
Mechanical fault
Fuel supply
Several systems may
simultaneously be
affected
Observation
Ignition spark O.K.
No ignition spark
Fuel tank filled
No compression when pulled over Cylinder bottom gasket defective, crankshaft
Starter not engaging
Tank filled ignition spark existing
Tank filled
Engine idling poor
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Cause
Fault in fuel supply or compression system,
mechanical defect
STOP-switch operated, wiring fault or short
circuit, spark plug or connector defective,
ignition module faulty
Incorrect choke position, carburetor defective,
fuel supply line bent or blocked, fuel dirty.
seals damaged, cylinder or piston rings
defective or improper sealing of spark plug
Broken starter spring, broken parts inside of
the engine
Carburetor contaminated, have it cleaned
Incorrect idling adjustment, carburetor
contaminated
Fuel tank vent defective, fuel supply line
interrupted, cable or STOP-switch faulty
Air filter contaminated, carburetor
contaminated, muffler clogged, exhaust duct
in the cylinder clogged