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Checking the spark plug
– Only use the supplied universal wrench to remove or to install the spark plug.
– The gap between the two electrodes of the spark plug should be 0.6-0.7 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 dirty, clean it thoroughly or replace it.
CAUTION: Never touch the spark plug connector while the engine is running
(danger of high voltage electric shock).
Supplyofgreasefortheexibleshaft
– Supply grease (Shell Alvania 3 or equivalent) to the exible shaft every
50 hours.
(Genuine MAKITA grease may be purchased from your MAKITA dealer.)
To apply grease, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the bolts (A) and (B).
2. Remove the head unit from the shaft.
3. Pull out the exible shaft by hand and apply grease.
Suction head in the fuel tank
– The fuel lter (1) of the suction head is used to supply the fuel required by the
carburetor.
– Visually inspect the fuel lter periodically. To inspect the lter, open the fuel
ller cap, use a wire hook and pull out the suction head through the tank
opening. Replace the lter if it has hardened, become particularly dirty, or
clogged.
– Insufcient fuel supply may result in the maximum permissible speed being
exceeded. Therefore, the fuel lter must be replaced at least quarterly to
ensure satisfactory fuel supply to the carburetor.
(A)
(B)
(1)
Any other maintenance or adjustment work that is not described in this manual must only be performed by authorized service center.
0.6 mm-0.7 mm
(0.024”-0.028”)