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