Makita EH6000S Instruction Manual

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16- When keeping the machine in storage for a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tankand carburetor, as follows: Drain all fuel from the fuel tank.- Remove the spark plug and add a few drops of oil into the spark plug hole. Then,pull the starter gently to confirm that oil film covers the engine inside and tightenthe spark plug.- Clear dirt or dust from the cutter blade and outside of engine, wipe them with aoil-immersed cloth and keep the machine at a place as dry as possible.STORAGEGeneral Engine assembly,screws and nutsVisual inspection for damage and tightnessCheck for general condition and securityAfter each refuelling Throttle leverI-O switchFunctional checkFunctional checkDaily Air filterCooling air ductCutting toolIdling speedTo be cleanedTo be cleanedCheck for damage and sharpnessInspection (cutting tool must not move)Every 50 hours Gear case Supply of greaseWeekly Spark plugMufflerInspection, replace if necessaryCheck and if necessary clean the openingQuarterly Suction headFuel tankTo be replacedTo be cleanedShutting downprocedureFuel tankCarburetorEmpty fuel tankOperate until engine runs out of fuelMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFAULT LOCATIONFault System Observation CauseEngine not starting orunder difficultiesIgnition system Ignition spark is present Faulty fuel supply or compression system, mechanicaldefectNo ignition spark I-O switch operated, wiring fault or short circuit, sparkplug or connector defective, ignition module faultyFuel supply Fuel tank filled Incorrect choke position, carburetor defective, suctionhead (gas line filter) dirty, fuel supply line bent orinterruptedCompression Inside of engine Cylinder bottom gasket defective, crankshaft sealsdamaged, cylinder or piston rings defectiveOutside of engine Improper sealing of spark plugMechanical fault Starter not engaging Broken starter spring, broken parts inside of the engineWarm start problems Tank filled Ignition sparkexistingCarburetor contaminated, have it cleanedEngine starts but diesimmediatelyFuel supply Tank filled Incorrect idling adjustment, suction head or carburetorcontaminatedFuel tank vent defective, fuel supply line interrupted,cable or I-O switch faultyInsufficient performance Several systems maysimultaneously beaffectedEngine idling Air filter contaminated, carburetor contaminated, mufflerclogged, exhaust duct in the cylinder clogged