Makita EX2650LH EX2650LH Instruction Manual - Page 11

BEFORE START OF OPERATION Inspection and refill of engine oil -- Perform the following procedure, with the engine cooled down. -- Set the engine level, remove oil cap (Fig. 1), and check to see whether or not there is oil in the range between the upper limit and lower limit marks of the oil pipe (Fig. 2). -- Top up with oil to upper limit mark if oil is insufficient (oil level is close to lower limit mark) (Fig. 3). -- The area surrounding the external marks is transparent, so the amount of oil inside can be checked without having to remove the oil cap. However, if oil pipe becomes extremely dirty, visibility may be lost, and oil level will have to be checked against stepped section on inside of oil pipe. -- For reference, the oil refill time is about 10h (every 10 refuellings). If the oil changes in color or mixes with dirt, replace it with new one. (For the interval and method of replacement, refer to P 16) Recommended oil: SAE 10W-30 oil of API Classification, Class SF or higher (4-stroke engine for automobile) Oil volume: Approx. 0.08L Note: If the engine is not kept upright, oil may go into around the engine, and may be refilled excessively. If the oil is filled above the limit, the oil may be contaminated or may catch fire with white smoke. Point 1 in Replacement of oil: "Oil cap" -- Remove dust or dirt near the oil refill port, and detach the oil cap. -- Keep the detached oil cap free of sand or dust. Otherwise, any sand or dust adhering to the oil cap may cause irregular oil circulation or wear on the engine parts, which will result in troubles. Oil External mark (upper limit) Fig. 1 Oil cap Internal stepped section (upper limit) Oil pipe Internal stepped section (lower limit) Fig. 2 Oil pipe External mark (lower limit) Top up with oil until oil level reaches internal stepped section (upper limit). Fig. 3 The area between the external upper and lower limits is transparent, so oil level can be checked externally against these marks. (1) Keep the engine level, and detach the oil cap. (2) Fill with oil to upper limit mark. (see Fig. 3) Use oil bottle when filling. (3) Securely tighten the oil cap. Insufficient tightening may cause oil leakage. 11