
Maintenance schedule
1.Before operation, pay particular attention to the tightness of Cutter Blade or nylon cutting head.
Check bolts and nuts and retighten if necessary.: Every 8 hour (Daily)
2.Check clogging of the cooling air passage and the cylinder fins. Clean them if necessary.: Every 8 hours (Daily)
3.Cleaning of air cleaner.: Every 8 hours (Daily)
1)Remove the air cleaner cover (1) and clean the sponge element (2). If there is excessive dust or dirt adhering to cleaner, clean it.
A clogged air cleaner may make it difficult or impossible to start the engine or increase the engine rotational speed.
2)Install the sponge element around the ribs of the air cleaner case.
4.Checkup of spark plug.: Every 8 hours (Daily)
The gap between the two electrodes of the spark plug should be 0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.024" to 0.028").
If the gap is too wide or too narrow, adjust it.
If the spark plug is clogged with carbon or fouled, clean it thoroughly or replace it.
5.Supply of grease to gear case.
Apply grease (SHELL ALVANIA No.3 or equivalent) to the gear case through the grease hole (3) every 30 hours.
(Genuine MAKITA grease may be purchased from your MAKITA dealer.)
6.Cleaning of muffler exhaust port: Every 50 hours (Monthly)
If the exhaust port (4) is clogged with carbon, remove it by scraping and tapping gently with a screwdriver or the like.
7.Check of fuel filter. If clogged, clean the filter.
8.Replace fuel lines.: Every 200 hours (Yearly)
9.Overhaul engine.: Every 200 hours (Yearly)
10.Replace packings and gaskets with new ones.: Every time engine is reassembled.
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General | Engine assembly, screws and nuts | Visual inspection for damage and tightness |
| Check for general condition and security | |
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After each refuelling | Throttle lever | Functional check |
| Safety lock key | Functional check |
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Daily | Sponge element (air filter) | To be cleaned |
| Cooling air duct | To be cleaned |
| Cutting blade | Check for damage and sharpness |
| Idling speed | Inspection (cutting tool must not move) |
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Weekly | Spark plug | Inspection, replace if necessary |
| Muffler | Check and if necessary clean the opening |
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Quarterly | Suction head (gas line filter) | To be replaced |
| Fuel tank | To be cleaned |
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Shutting down procedure | Fuel tank | Empty fuel tank |
| Carburetor | Operate until engine runs out of fuel |
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