Troubles Shooting - Makita PLM5120 Manual De Instrucciones

15. TROUBLES SHOOTING

PROBLEM
Engine does not start.
Engine difficult to start or
loses power.
Engine operates
erratically.
Engine idles poorly.
Engine skips at high
speed.
Engine overheats.
Mower vibrates
abnormally.
16. WARRANTY
This product is warranted in accordance with legal
regulations for a 12 months period effective from the date
of purchase by the first user.
This warranty covers all material or production failures, it
does not include defects from normal wear & tear parts,
such as bearings, brushes, cables, plugs or accessories
like drills, drill bits, saw blades etc.; damage or defects
resulting from abuse, accidents or alterations; nor the
costs for transport.
We reserve the right to reject any claim where the
purchase cannot be verified or when it is clear that the
product was not maintained properly. (Clean ventilation
slots, carbon brushes serviced regularly.)
PROBABLE CAUSE
Throttle chock not in the correct
position for the prevailing
conditions.
Fuel tank is empty.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Spark plug loose.
Spark plug wire loose or
disconnected from plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Spark plug is defective.
Carburetor is flooded with fuel.
Faulty ignition module.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel tank.
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is
plugged.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Spark plug is defective.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Air slots in engine shroud are
blocked.
Cooling fins and air passages
under engine blower housing are
blocked.
Gap between electrodes of spark
plug is too close.
Cooling air flow is restricted.
Incorrect spark plug.
Cutting assembly is loose.
Cutting assembly is unbalanced.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Move throttle chock to correct position.
Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE OWNER'S MANUAL.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE OWNER'S
MANUAL.
Tighten spark plug to 25-30 Nm.
Install spark plug wire on spark plug.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to ENGINE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Remove air cleaner element and pull starter rope
continuously until carburetor clears itself and install air
cleaner element.
Contact the service agent.
Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Clean air cleaner element.
Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to ENGINE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE OWNER'S
MANUAL.
Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE OWNER'S
MANUAL.
Remove debris from shots.
Remove debris from cooling fins and air passages.
Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Remover any debris from slots in shroud, blower
housing, air passages.
Install RJ19LMC spark plug and cooling fins on engine.
Tighten blade.
Balance blade.
Your purchase ticket must be kept as proof for date of
purchase.
Your un-dismantled tool must be returned to your dealer
in an acceptably clean state, in its original blow molded
case if applicable to unit, accompanied by your proof of
purchase.
17. ENVIRONMENT
Should your machine need replacement after extended
use, do not put it in the domestic waste but dispose of it in
an environmentally safe way.
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