Cleaning The Air Filter Compartment/Fan Compartment; Cleaning The Cylinder Fins; Replacing The Suction Head; Replacing/Cleaning The Spark Arrester Screen - Makita EA6100P Operator's And Safety Manual

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Cleaning the air filter compartment / fan com-
partment
Remove cover.
Remove the fan housing.
CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection
when cleaning the filter with compressed air!
The entire area (1) can now be brushed clean or cleaned with
compressed air.

Cleaning the cylinder fins

A bottle brush can be used to clean the cylinder fins.

Replacing the suction head

The felt filter (2) of the suction head can become clogged.
It is recommended to replace the suction head once every
three months in order to ensure unimpeded fuel flow to the
carburetor.
To remove the suction head for replacement, pull it out through
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the tank filler neck using a piece of wire bent at one end to
form a hook.

Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen

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The spark arrester screen should be checked and cleaned
regulary. Let cool the engine down for sure!
Loosen the screw (3) and remove the spark arrester screen (4).
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Caution: Do not use sharp or pointed objects for screen cleaning.
Damaged or misformed screen wires may result.
Reassembly the spark arrester screen and tighten the screw.
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