Makita EBH341R Original Instruction Manual

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20WARNING: When draining the fuel, be sure to stop the engine and confirm that the engine coolsdown.Just after stopping the engine, it may still hot with possibility of burns,inflammability and fire.ATTENTION: When the machine is kept out of operation for a long time, drain up all fuel from thefuel tank and carburetor, and keep it at a dry and clean place.Drain up fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor according to the following–procedure:1) Remove the fuel tank cap, and drain fuel completely.If there is any foreign matter remaining in the fuel tank, remove itcompletely.2) Pull out the fuel filter from the refill port using a wire.3) Push the primer pump until fuel is drained from there, and drain fuelcoming into the fuel tank.4) Reset the filter to the fuel tank, and securely tighten the fuel tank cap.5) Then, continue to operate the engine until it stops.Remove the spark plug, and drip several drops of engine oil through the–spark plug hole.Gently pull the starter handle so that engine oil will spread over the engine,–and attach the spark plug.Attach the cover to the cutter blade.–Keep the drained fuel in a special container in a well-ventilated shade.–STORAGEAttention after long-time storageBefore startup after long-time shutdown, be sure to replace oil (refer to P 17). Oil will deteriorate while the machine is kept out of–operation.Fault System Observation CauseEngine not starting or withdifficultyIgnition system Ignition spark O.K. Fault in fuel supply or compression system,mechanical defectNo ignition spark STOP-switch operated, wiring fault or shortcircuit, spark plug or connector defective,ignition module faultyFuel supply Fuel tank filled Incorrect choke position, carburetor defective,fuel supply line bent or blocked, fuel dirty.Compression No compression when pulled over Cylinder bottom gasket defective, crankshaftseals damaged, cylinder or piston ringsdefective or improper sealing of spark plugMechanical fault Starter not engaging Broken starter spring, broken parts inside ofthe engineWarm start problems Tank filled ignition spark existing Carburetor contaminated, have it cleanedEngine starts but dies Fuel supply Tank filled Incorrect idling adjustment, carburetorcontaminatedFuel tank vent defective, fuel supply lineinterrupted, cable or STOP-switch faultyInsufficient performance Several systems maysimultaneously beaffectedEngine idling poor Air filter contaminated, carburetorcontaminated, muffler clogged, exhaust ductin the cylinder clogged