TROUBLESHOOTING
Before making a request for repairs, check for trouble by yourself. If any abnormality is found, control your machine
according to the description of this manual. Never tamper or dismount any part contrary to the description. For repairs,
contact authorized service center.
Trouble
Engine does not start
Engine stops soon
Engine speed does not
increase
Pump does not work.
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Cause
Failure to operate primer
pump.
Low pulling speed of starter
rope.
Lack of fuel.
Clogged fuel filter.
Disconnected fuel tube.
Bent fuel tube.
Deteriorated fuel.
Excessive suction of fuel.
Detached plug cap.
Contaminated spark plug.
Abnormal clearance of spark
plug.
Other abnormality of spark
plug.
Abnormal carburetor.
Starter rope cannot be pulled.
Abnormal drive system.
Insufficient warm-up.
Choke lever is set to "CLOSE"
although engine is warmed
up.
Clogged fuel filter.
Contaminated or clogged air
cleaner.
Abnormal carburetor.
Abnormal drive system.
Sticking of impeller.
Remedy
Push 7 to 10 times.
Pull strongly.
Feed fuel.
Clean it.
Connect fuel tube properly.
Straighten fuel tube.
Deteriorated fuel makes starting more difficult.
Replace with new fuel. (Recommended replace-
ment: 1 month).
Set throttle lever to medium or "H" position, and pull
starter handle until engine starts. If engine still does
not start, remove spark plug, dry the electrode, and
reassemble them as they originally were. Then,
start as specified.
Attach securely.
Clean it.
Adjust clearance.
Replace it.
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Perform warm-up operation.
Set to "OPEN".
Clean it.
Clean it.
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Make request for inspection and maintenance.
Ask your local Makita authorized service center to
repair it.