Makita EB5300TH Instruction Manual page 16

Replacing engine oil
CAUTION:
The engine main unit and engine
oil still remain hot just after the engine is stopped.
When replacing engine oil, make sure that the
engine main unit and engine oil are sufficiently
cooled down. Otherwise, there may remain a risk of
scald. Allow sufficient time after stopping engine for
the engine oil to return to the oil tank to ensure accu-
rate reading of the oil amount.
CAUTION:
If the oil filled above the limit,
it may become dirty or may catch fire with white
smoke.
NOTICE:
Never discard replaced engine oil
in garbage, ground or sewage. Disposal of oil is
regulated by law. In disposal, always follow the rele-
vant laws and regulations. For any points remaining
unknown, contact Authorized Service Agent.
NOTICE:
Oil will deteriorate even when it is
kept unused. Perform inspection and replacement
at regular intervals (replace with new oil every 6
months).
Deteriorated engine oil shortens the life of the sliding
and rotating parts to a great extent. Be sure to check
the period and quantity of replacement.
Interval of replacement
After first 20 operating hours, followed by every 50
operating hours
Recommended oil
• Makita genuine 4-stroke engine oil or
• API grade SF class or higher, SAE 10W-30 oil
(automobile 4-stroke engine oil)
Oil replacement procedure
Change the oil as follows:
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► 1. Drainage hole 2. Oil drain bolt 3. Gasket (alumi-
num washer) 4. Oil cap 5. Oil cap gasket 6. Oil port
1. Put the blower down on a level surface.
2. Put a waste oil container under the drainage hole
to catch the oil as it drains out. The container should
have a capacity of at least 140 ml to catch all of the oil.
3. Loosen the oil drain bolt to let the oil drain out. Be
careful not to allow oil to get on the fuel tank or other parts.
NOTICE:
minum washer). Put the oil drain bolt in a location
where it does not get dirt.
4. Remove the oil cap. (Removing the oil cap allows
the oil to drain easily.)
NOTICE:
location where it does not get dirt.
5. As the level of the oil being drained decreases, tilt
the blower over on to the side with the drain so that the
oil will completely drain out.
6. After the oil has completely drained out, tighten
the oil drain bolt securely. If the bolt is not tightly fas-
tened, it may result in oil leakage.
NOTICE:
num washer) back on when reattaching the drain
plug.
7. Pour approximately 140 ml oil into the oil refill port
up to the upper limit mark.
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► 1. Upper limit mark 2. Lower limit mark
8. After filling with oil, tighten the oil cap securely to
prevent oil leaks.
NOTICE:
back on when reattaching the oil cap.
Cleaning of air cleaner
WARNING:
PROHIBITED
Interval of Cleaning and Inspection
Daily (every 10 operating hours)
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Be careful not to lose the gasket (alu-
Be sure to set the oil cap down in a
Do not forget to put the gasket (alumi-
Do not forget to put the oil cap gasket
INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY
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