Makita RBC414U Instrucciones De Manejo Originales página 20

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1. Before operation, pay particular attention to the tightness of Cutter Blade or
nylon cutting head.
Check bolts and nuts and retighten if necessary.: Every 8 hour (Daily)
2. Check clogging of the cooling air passage and the cylinder fins. Clean them if
necessary.: Every 8 hours (Daily)
3. Cleaning of air cleaner
– Raise the lock lever (1) of the air cleaner cover and release the lock.
– Hold the right and left sides of the air cleaner cover, press it to the inside and
then remove it.
– Push the choke lever (2) up (arrow), to prevent dirt particles from entering the
carburetor.
– Remove the sponge element (3).
Wash it with lukewarm water and then dry it throughly.
– After cleaning, put back the sponge element and install the air cleaner cover (4)
and tighten the screw to secure.
NOTE: If there is excessive dust or dirt adhering to the air cleaner, clean it every
day. A clogged air cleaner may make it difficult or impossible to start or run
the engine at proper rotational speeds.
4. Checkup of spark plug.: Every 8 hours (Daily)
The gap between the two electrodes of the spark plug should be 0.6 to 0.7 mm
(0.024" to 0.028").
If the gap is too wide or too narrow, adjust it.
If the spark plug is clogged with carbon or fouled, clean it thoroughly or replace
it.
5. Supply of grease to gear case.
Apply grease (SHELL ALVANIA No. 3 or equivalent) to the gear case through
the grease hole (3) every 30 hours.
(Genuine MAKITA grease may be purchased from your MAKITA dealer.)
6. Cleaning of muffler exhaust port: Every 50 hours (Monthly)
If the exhaust port (4) is clogged with carbon, remove it by scraping and tapping
gently with a screwdriver or the like.
7. Check of fuel filter. If clogged, clean the filter.
8. Replace fuel lines.: Every 200 hours (Yearly)
9. Overhaul engine.: Every 200 hours (Yearly)
10. Replace packings and gaskets with new ones.: Every time engine is
reassembled.
(1)
0.6 mm – 0.7 mm
(0.024" – 0.028")
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(2)
(4)
(3)
Gear case
(3)
(4)