Removing The Tank; Pressure Test; Vacuum Testing Ventilation Valve 9; Parts - Makita EA6100P Repair Manual

10 TANK

Removing the tank

NOTE: Make sure the fuel tank is empty
before removing it.
Remove the  ywheel. See Chap. 09.
Detach the throttle cable from the carburetor,
see Chap. 08.
Detach the Bowden cable from the carburetor
 ange, see Chap. 08.
Spread the engine unit and the tank unit apart
a little and use needle-nose pliers to carefully
pull the fuel lines off the fuel nipple.
Separate the tank and the engine unit.
Note: When attaching the lines, connect the
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fuel line (red) to the fuel nipple 7.

Pressure test

Attach the over/underpressure pump (chap.
00 pos. 11) to one of the two fuel connection.
(6 or 7). Seal off the second connection.
Set up a pressure of max. 0.3 bar.
If the pressure drops off, check the following:
Air valve
••
Fuel line
••
Tank cap O-ring
••
Check tank for holes
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Note: Detergent can be used to localise leaks.
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Vacuum testing ventilation valve 9

Attach the over/underpressure pump as
described.
When the pump is operated the underpressure
must quickly dissipate.
If underpressure builds, replace the ventilation
valve.
Pull out the ventilation valve 9 with a small
screwdriver or wire. Before inserting a new
valve, wet it with fuel.

Parts

To remove the suction head 8 pull it through
the tank opening with a hooked wire.
Note: Do not use pliers, as this may damage
the line. Do not pull on the suction head or fuel
line, because they can otherwise be drawn
into the inside of the tank.
Turn the fuel nipple slightly counter-clockwise
out of the retainer and then carefully lift it out
with a sharp  at point screwdriver.
Note: Do not lever against the line
connections, as this can break them off.
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