Makita LT-210 instruction manual Storage, Maintenance schedule, Fault location

STORAGE

– When the machine is in storage for a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tank
and carburetor, as follows: Drain all fuel from the fuel tank. Dispose of
properly and in accordance with all local laws.
– Remove the spark plug and a few drops of oil into the spark plug hole.
Then, pull the starter gently, so that oil covers the engine inside and tighten
the spark plug.	Drain fuel
– Clear dirt or dust from the nylon cutting head and outside of engine, wipe		Humidity
them with a oil-immersed cloth and keep the machine in a place as dry as
possible.

Maintenance schedule

General	Engine assembly, screws and	Visual inspection for damage and tightness
	nuts	Check for general condition and security
After each refuelling	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	Inspection (cutting tool must not move)
Weekly	Spark plug	Inspection, replace if necessary
	Muffler	Check and if necessary clean the opening
Quarterly	Suction head	To be replaced
	Fuel tank	To be cleaned
Shuting down procedure	Fuel tank	Empty fuel tank
	Carburetor	Operate until engine runs out of fuel

Fault location

Fault	System
Engine not starting or with	Ignition system
difficulty

Fuel supply

Compression

Mechanical fault

Warm start problems

Engine starts but dies Fuel supply

Insufficient performance	Several systems
	may simultaneously
	be affected

Observation

Ignition spark O.K.

No ignition spark

Fuel tank filled

No compression when pulled over

Starter not engaging

Tank filled ignition spark existing

Tank filled

Engine idling poor

Cause

Fault in fuel supply or compression system, mechanical defect

I-O 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.

Cylinder bottom gasket defective, crankshaft seals damaged, cylinder or piston rings defective or improper sealing of spark plug

Broken starter spring, broken parts inside of the engine

Carburetor contaminated, must be cleaned

Incorrect idling adjustment, carburetor contaminated

Fuel tank vent defective, fuel supply line interrupted, cable or I-O switch faulty

Air filter contaminated, carburetor contaminated, muffler clogged, exhaust duct in the cylinder clogged

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