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DAILY CHECKUP AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning of air cleaner
If the air cleaner is clogged, remove
it
and clean If there is excessive dust or dirt adhering t o the air cleaner,
clean
it
every day A clogged air cleaner may make
it
difficult or impossible t o start the engine
or
increase the
engine rotational speed substantially
Cleaning of cooling air passage
Prior t o operation, be sure t o check the cooling air inlet (protection cover), gap between fuel tank and crankcase
Remove the main cover and protection cover and clean the cooling air passage of dust or dirt inside.
If operating the machine with the cooling air passage clogged with dust or dirt, the engine will not be cooled
and clogging of the cylinder fins with dust. Clean them, if necessary.
adequately and engine troubles will result.
Checkup of spark plug
The gap between the t w o electrodes of a spark plug
is 0.6 t o 0.7 mm (0.024"
~
0.028"). If the gap is
too wide or too narrow, adjust
it.
If the spark plug
is clogged with carbon or fouled, clean
i t
thoroughly
or replace it.
Supply of oil to gearcase
Remove the hex bolt which plugs the grease hole in
the gearcase. Apply grease (Shell albania No. 2 or
equivalent) t o the gearcase through the grease hole
every 30 hours.
(Genuine Makita grease may be purchased from your
Makita dealer.)
Cleaning of muffler exhaust port
Check the muffler exhaust port (tail pipe) every 5 0
hours. If the exhaust port is clogged with carbon,
remove it by scraping and tapping gently with a
screwdriver or other adequate tools.
14
0 . 6 mm
~
0 . 7 mm
(0.024"
~
0 . 0 2 8 " )
( 1 ) Grease hole
( 2 )
Gearcase
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