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 to the air cleaner, clean it every day A clogged air cleaner may make it difficult or impossible to start the engine or increase the engine rotational speed substantially
Cleaning of cooling air passage
Prior to operation, be sure to check the cooling air inlet (protection cover), gap between fuel tank and crankcase and clogging of the cylinder fins with dust. Clean them, if necessary.
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 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 to 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.
0 . 6 mm ~0 . 7 mm
(0.024" ~0 . 0 2 8 " )
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) to 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.
( 1 ) Grease hole ( 2 )Gearcase
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