Storage - Makita PE3450H Instruction Manual

STORAGE

DANGER:
• When the earth auger is kept out of operation for a long time, drain all fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor, and keep it at a dry and clean
place.
WARNING:
• The engine is still hot just after stopping engine. When draining the fuel, allow sufficient time for the engine to cool down after stopping it. Oth-
erwise a skin burn and/or fire may result.
Drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor according to the following procedure:
1) Remove the fuel tank cap, and drain fuel completely.
If there is any foreign matter remaining in the fuel tank, remove it completely.
2) Pull out the fuel filter from the refill port using a wire.
3) Push the primer pump until fuel is drained from there, and drain fuel coming into the fuel tank.
4) Put the filter to the fuel tank, and securely tighten the fuel tank cap.
5) Then, start the engine and make it keep running until it stops so that all the fuel in carburetor runs out.
After the engine stops and cools down, perform the following steps.
– Remove the spark plug, and drip several drops of engine oil through the spark plug hole.
– Gently pull the starter knob so that engine oil will spread over the engine, and attach the spark plug.
– Keep the drained fuel in a special container in a well-ventilated shade.
– Check all visible parts for wear, breakage or damage. Order any part required if necessary.
– Apply a light coat of protective grease to the transmission final driveshaft to prevent the formation of rust.
– Do not store the earth auger connected to an auger bit.
– Always store the earth auger with the muffler and the spark plug facing upwards.
– Store the earth auger inside. If the earth auger must be stored outside, apply suitable protective means and put each auger bit with a suitable
covering.
Attention after long-time storage
Before startup after long-time shutdown, be sure to replace oil. Oil will deteriorate while the machine is kept out of operation.
Fault System
Engine not starting or Ignition system
with difficulty
Fuel supply
Compression
Mechanical fault
Warm start problems
Engine starts but dies Fuel supply
Insufficient Several systems may
performance simultaneously be
affected
Observation Cause
Ignition spark O.K. Fault in fuel supply or compression system, mechanical defect
No ignition spark I-O switch is OFF position, wiring fault or short circuit, spark plug or
connector defective, ignition module faulty
Fuel tank filled Incorrect choke position, carburetor defective, fuel supply line bent or
blocked, fuel dirty
No compression when Cylinder bottom gasket defective, crankshaft seals damaged, cylinder
pulled over or piston rings defective or improper sealing of spark plug
Starter not engaging Broken starter spring, broken parts inside of the engine
Tank filled ignition Carburetor contaminated, have it cleaned
spark existing
Tank filled Incorrect idling adjustment, carburetor contaminated
Fuel tank vent defective, fuel supply line interrupted, cable or
I-O switch faulty
Engine idling poor Air filter contaminated, carburetor contaminated, muffler clogged,
exhaust duct in the cylinder clogged
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