Makita BCM2310CA, BCM3300, BCM3310CA, BCM2600 Maintenance Schedule, Troubleshooting Chart

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

General	Engine assembly, screws and nuts	Visual inspection for damage and tightness.
		Check for general condition and security.
After each refueling	Control lever	Functional check
	I-O switch	Functional check
Daily	Air filter	To be cleaned
	Cooling air duct	To be cleaned
	Cutting tool	Check for damage and sharpness
	Idling speed	Inspect (Cutting tool does not rotate)
Weekly	Spark plug	Inspection, replace if necessary
	Muffler	Check and clean the opening if necessary
Quarterly	Suction head	To be replace
	Fuel tank	To be cleaned
Yearly	Fuel tank	Empty fuel tank
(Long Term)	Carburetor	Operate until engine stops

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Trouble	System	Observation	Cause
Engine does not start or	Ignition system	Ignition spark O.K.	Failure in fuel supply or compression system, mechanical defect
hard to start
		No ignition spark	I-O switch operated, wiring fault or short circuit, spark plug or
			connector defective, ignition module faulty
	Fuel supply	Fuel tank filled	Wrong choke position, defective carburetor, fuel supply line bent
			or blocked, dirty fuel
	Compression	No compression when pulled over	Cylinder bottom gasket defective, Crankshaft seals damaged,
			Cylinder or piston rings defective or improper sealing of spark
			plug
	Mechanical fault	Starter not engaging	Broken starter spring, broken parts inside the engine
Warm start problem		Tank filled	Carburetor contaminated or damaged. Clean or replace.
		Ignition spark
Engine starts but soon	Fuel supply	Tank filled	Incorrect idle-adjustment,
stops			Carburetor contaminated
			Defective tank, fuel supply line interrupted, cable or I-O switch
			defective.
Insufficient performance	Several systems	Poor engine idling	Air filter contaminated, carburetor contaminated, muffler
			clogged, exhaust duct in the cylinder clogged

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