Cleaning The Muffler; Cleaning The Cylinder Space - Makita DCS232T Instruction Manual

Electrode gap
The electrode gap must be 0.6 – 0.7 mm.
0.6 – 0.7 mm
Cleaning the inlet port of the cooling air
Unscrew four screws (2). Remove recoil starter (3).
Clean the inlet port (4) and the cylinder fins.
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Cleaning the muffler

STOP
CAUTION: If the engine is hot there is a risk of burning. Wear protective gloves.
Remove the sprocket cover (see "PUTTING INTO OPERATION").
Remove deposits of carbon from the exhaust outlets (11) of the muffler.
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Cleaning the cylinder space

Remove the sprocket cover (see "PUTTING INTO OPERATION").
If necessary remove muffler by loosening and removing the two screws (14).
Stuff a rag into the cylinder port (15).
Use a suitable tool (wooden scraper) to clean out the cylinder space (16), especially the cooling
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fins.
Remove the rag from the cylinder port and refit the muffler according to the diagram.
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Replace the gasket (13) if necessary. Carefully remove any pieces of the old gasket from the muf-
fler.
Ensure correct mounting position. The cowling should follow the contour of the cylinder to
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ensure correct heat transfer.
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Tighten screws (14) to 10 Nm while the engine is cold.
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