Cleaning Procedure; Checking The Spark Plug - Makita EB5300TH Handbuch

Cleaning procedure

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► 1. Knob bolts 2. Air cleaner cover 3. Element
4. Breather
1. Loosen the knob bolts.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the element and clean off any dirt from
the element with a cloth or air blow. Replace the ele-
ment with a new one if it is damaged or very dirty.
NOTE: The element is a dry type and should not get
wet. Never wash with water.
4.
Wipe off any oil around the breather with a rag or cloth.
5.
Install the element in the air cleaner case.
6. Attach the air cleaner cover and tighten the knob
bolts.
NOTICE:
Clean the element several times a
day, if excessive dust adheres to it due to dusty
environment.
NOTICE:
If operation continues with the
element remaining not cleared of oil, oil in the
air cleaner may fall outside, resulting in oil
contamination.

Checking the spark plug

CAUTION:
Do not touch the spark plug
while the engine is running. Otherwise electrical
shock may result.
CAUTION:
Set the stop control lever/stop
switch to OFF "O" position.
CAUTION:
Check the spark plug cord regu-
larly. If it is damaged or torn, replace it. Otherwise
electrical shock may result.
NOTICE:
When removing the spark plug, clean
the spark plug and cylinder head first, so that no
dirt, sand, etc will enter the cylinder.
NOTICE:
Remove the spark plug after the
engine has cooled down in order to avoid damag-
ing the threaded hole in the cylinder.
NOTICE:
Install the spark plug properly into the
threaded hole. If installed at an angle, the threaded
hole in the cylinder will get damaged.
1. To open the plug cover, lift it and make a half turn of it.
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► 1. Plug cover
2. Use the box wrench provided as an standard
accessory to remove and install the spark plug.
3. The appropriate clearance between two elec-
trodes of spark plug is 0.7 to 0.8 mm. Adjust to the
correct clearance when it is too wide or too narrow.
Clean thoroughly or replace the spark plug if it has
accumulated carbon or contaminated.
For replacement, use NGK CMR6H.
0.7 mm – 0.8 mm (0.028" – 0.031")
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