Makita EB5300TH Repair Manual page 54

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Turn Pulley an even number of times to bring Piston to the compression top dead center again, and then
check the valve clearance.
When Fuel tank is installed on the engine, you cannot check the position of the matching mark. In this case,
find compression top dead center as follows.
Remove Spark plug and then insert 1R411 through the spark plug hole.
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Turn Pulley until Piston reaches the highest position.
2
Turn Pulley 45 degrees left and right to confirm the position of Piston.
3
If Rocker arm does not move, Piston is positioned at compression top dead center. If Rocker arm
4
moves, Piston is positioned at exhaust top dead center. In this case, bring Piston to compression top
dead center by turning Pulley 360 degrees.
Check the valve clearance.
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Fig. 126
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By tightening four M5x20 Hex socket head bolts [1],
fasten Rocker cover [2] and Rocker cover gasket to
Cylinder head.
Tighten Spark plug CMR6H.
Fasten Anti-icing valve [2] to Insulator [7] with
Tapping screw [1].
Install the following parts on Insulator [7]: Insulator
seal [3], Fuel suction line [4], Carburetor bracket [5],
Inner ring [6].