Replacing The Suction Head; Replacing The Starter Cable - Makita DPC 6400 DPC 6401 Manuel D'instructions Et De Sécurité

Checking the ignition spark
Insert the combination wrench (9) between the hood and
cylinder only as shown.
CAUTION!
Do not insert the combination tool into the spark plug
hole, but make contact only with the cylinder (otherwise
you may damage the engine).
Using insulated pliers, hold the spark plug (10) (unscrewed
but with the plug cap on) against the combination tool (away
from the spark plug hole!).
Switch the combination switch (11) to "I".
Pull the starter cable hard.
If the function is correct, an ignition spark must be visible near
the electrodes.
CAUTION: Use only BOSCH WSR 6F spark plug, CHAMPION
RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMR 7A.

Replacing the suction head

The felt filter (13) 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.
Unscrew the fuel tank cap (12) and pull the loss-prevention
stopper out.
Empty fuel tank.
To remove the suction head for replacement, pull it out through
the tank filler neck using a piece of wire bent at one end to
form a hook.
CAUTION: Do not allow fuel to come into contact with skin!

Replacing the starter cable

STOP
Unscrew four screws (14). Remove the fan housing (15).
Remove all pieces of cable (16).
Thread in a new cable (3,5 mm/ 3/16" dia. x 980 mm / 40" long)
as shown in the Figure (don´t forget disc 17), and knot the ends
as shown.
Pull knot (18) into the cable pulley (19).
Pull knot (20) into the cable grip (21).
11
10
9
16
18
19
E
13
12
F
14
15
G
21
17
20
H
21