13. TROUBLE 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.
14. 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.
For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation as the responsible
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine: Petrol Lawn Mower
Model No./ Type: PLM4120, PLM4620
Specifications: See "4. TECHNICAL DATA"
are of series production and
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PROBABLE CAUSE
Throttle choke 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 duty.
Spark plug is detective.
Spark plug gap is incorrect.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Air cleaner element is dirty.
Air slots in engine shroud are blocked. Remove debris from shots.
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 choke 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 Makita authorised service centre.
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 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.
For PLM4120, install RC12YC spark plug and
cooling fins on engine.
For PLM4620, install RJ19LMC spark plug and
cooling fins on engine.
Tighten blade.
Balance blade.
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC,
2000/14/EC & 2005/88/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN836, EN ISO14982
The technical documentation is kept by our authorised
representative in Europe who is:
Makita International Europe Ltd.,
Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England