Makita RBC3100 Original Instruction Manual

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20- When the machine is in storage for a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tank andcarburetor, as follows: Drain all fuel from the fuel tank. Dispose of properly and inaccordance with all local laws.- Remove the spark plug and a few drops of oil into the spark plug hole.Then, pull the starter gently, so that oil covers the engine inside and tighten thespark plug.- Clear dirt or dust from the cutter blade and outside of engine, wipe them with a oil-immersed cloth and keep the machine in a place as dry as possible.Maintenance scheduleFault locationSTORAGEDrain fuel HumidityGeneral Engine assembly, screws and nuts Visual inspection for damage and tightnessCheck for general condition and securityAfter each refuelling Control lever Functional checkI-O switch Functional checkDaily Air filter To be cleanedCooling air duct To be cleanedCutting tool Check for damage and sharpnessIdling speed Inspection (cutting tool must not move)Weekly Spark plug Inspection, replace if necessaryMuffler Check and if necessary clean the openingQuarterly Suction head To be replacedFuel tank To be cleanedShuting down procedure Fuel tank Empty fuel tankCarburetor Operate until engine runs out of fuelFault System Observation CauseEngine not starting orwith difficultyIgnition system Ignition spark O.K. Fault in fuel supply or compression system, mechanicaldefectNo ignition spark I-O switch operated, wiring fault or short circuit, spark plugor connector defective, ignition module faultyFuel supply Fuel tank filled Incorrect choke position, carburetor defective, fuel supplyline bent or blocked, fuel dirtyCompression No compression whenpulled overCylinder bottom gasket defective, crankshaft sealsdamaged, cylinder or piston rings defective or impropersealing of spark plugMechanical fault Starter not engaging Broken starter spring, broken parts inside of the engineWarm start problems Tank filled ignition sparkexistingCarburetor contaminated, must be cleanedEngine starts but dies Fuel supply Tank filled Incorrect idling adjustment, carburetor contaminatedFuel tank vent defective, fuel supply line interrupted, cableor I-O switch faultyInsufficient performance Several systems maysimultaneously beaffectedEngine idling poor Air filter contaminated, carburetor contaminated, mufflerclogged, exhaust duct in the cylinder clogged