Checking The Spark Plug - Makita EB5300TH Manuel D'instructions

2. Remove the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the element and clean off any
dirt from the element with a cloth or air blow.
Replace the element with a new one if it is dam-
aged or very dirty.
NOTE: The element is a dry type and should
not get wet. Never wash with water.
4. Wipe off any oil around the breather with a
rag or cloth.
5. Install the element in the air cleaner case.
6. Attach the air cleaner cover and tighten the
knob bolts.
NOTICE:
Clean the element several times
a day, if excessive dust adheres to it due to
dusty environment.
NOTICE:
If operation continues with the
element remaining not cleared of oil, oil in
the air cleaner may fall outside, resulting in
oil contamination.

Checking the spark plug

CAUTION:
Do not touch the spark plug
while the engine is running. Otherwise elec-
trical shock may result.
CAUTION:
Set the stop control lever/
stop switch to OFF "O" position.
CAUTION:
Check the spark plug cord
regularly. If it is damaged or torn, replace it.
Otherwise electrical shock may result.
NOTICE:
When removing the spark plug,
clean the spark plug and cylinder head
first, so that no dirt, sand, etc will enter the
cylinder.
NOTICE:
Remove the spark plug after the
engine has cooled down in order to avoid
damaging the threaded hole in the cylinder.
NOTICE:
Install the spark plug properly
into the threaded hole. If installed at an
angle, the threaded hole in the cylinder will get
damaged.
1.
To open the plug cover, lift it and make a
half turn of it.
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► 1. Plug cover
2.
Use the box wrench provided as an stan-
dard accessory to remove and install the spark
plug.
3. The appropriate clearance between two
electrodes of spark plug is 0.7 to 0.8 mm (0.028"
to 0.031"). Adjust to the correct clearance when
it is too wide or too narrow.
Clean thoroughly or replace the spark plug if it
has accumulated carbon or contaminated.
For replacement, use NGK CMR6H.
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