User Manual

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12. TROUBLESHOOTING
13. ENVIRONMENT
Should your machine need replacement after extended
use, do not put it in the domestic waste but dispose of it in
an environmentally safe way.
14. EC DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A
to this instruction manual.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine does not start.
Throttle choke not in the correct
position for the prevailing conditions.
Move throttle choke to correct position.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE OWNER’S
MANUAL.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE
OWNER’S MANUAL.
Spark plug loose. Tighten spark plug to 25 - 30 Nm.
Spark plug wire loose or disconnected
from plug.
Install spark plug wire on spark plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect. Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Spark plug is defective.
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to ENGINE
OWNER’S MANUAL.
Carburetor is flooded with fuel.
Remove air cleaner element and pull starter rope
continuously until carburetor clears itself and install
air cleaner element.
Faulty ignition module. Contact Makita authorised service centre.
Engine difficult to start or
loses power.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel tank.
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank with clean, fresh
fuel.
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged. Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Air cleaner element is duty. Clean air cleaner element.
Engine operates
erratically.
Spark plug is detective.
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to ENGINE
OWNER’S MANUAL.
Spark plug gap is incorrect. Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE
OWNER’S MANUAL.
Engine idles poorly.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE
OWNER’S MANUAL.
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked. Remove debris from slots.
Cooling fins and air passages under
engine blower housing are blocked.
Remove debris from cooling fins and air passages.
Engine skips at high
speed.
Gap between electrodes of spark plug
is too close.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Engine overheats.
Cooling air flow is restricted.
Remover any debris from slots in shroud, blower
housing, air passages.
Incorrect spark plug. Install original spark plug and cooling fins on engine.
Mower vibrates
abnormally.
Cutting assembly is loose. Tighten blade.
Cutting assembly is unbalanced. Balance blade.