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ECHNICAL INFORMATION March 2016

Model No. EBH252U, EBH252L W

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EBH253U, EBH253L
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Description Petrol Brushcutter
H
L
CONCEPT AND MAIN APPLICATIONS L
These four models are 4-stroke petrol brushcutters developed
in compliance with EU Stage 2 exhaust emission regulations.
Their main features are:
• 4-stroke engine for low noise and clean exhaust emission EBH252U
EBH253U
• Ergonomic handle for higher maneuverability
EBH252L
See “Specification” below for the specification differences
EBH253L
between the four models.
Note: These four products are not in compliance with Dimensions: mm (")
the regulations of San Dimas. EBH252U EBH252L
EBH253U EBH253L
Length (L) 1,770 (69-3/4)
Width (W) 620 (24-3/8) 330 (13)
Height (H) 490 (19-1/4) 265 (10-3/8)
Specification
Model EBH252U EBH252L EBH253U EBH253L
Specification
Type 4-stroke
Engine Displacement: mL 24.5
Fuel Straight gasoline (lead-free gasoline for automobiles)
No load speed*1: min-ı= rpm 10,000 9,000 10,000 9,000
SAE10W-30 oil
Engine oil
in the Class SF or higher of API Classification
Carburetor Diaphragm
Starting system Recoil starter, with mechanical decompression
Fuel tank capacity: L 0.5
230mm (9") diameter 230mm (9") diameter
Standard cutting tool Nylon cutting head Nylon cutting head
4-tooth star blade 4-tooth star blade
Handle style Bike handle Loop handle Bike handle Loop handle
Rapid start No Yes
Waist cushion No Yes No
Net weight*2: kg (lbs) 5.7 (12.6) 5.2 (11.5) 5.9 (13.0) 5.3 (11.7)
*1 No load speed of the engine when installed on the brushcutter
*2 Dry weight, without universal guard, cutting tool and shoulder harness

Standard equipment Optional accessories

4-tooth star blade 230mm (9") (for EBH252U, EBH253U) Blades, Nylon cutting head
Nylon cutting head (for EBH252L, EBH253L)
Universal guard (=Protector)
Shoulder harness with double shoulder straps (for EBH252U, EBH253U)
Shoulder harness with single shoulder strap (for EBH252L, EBH253L)
Socket wrench
Hex wrench (for M5)
Hex wrench (for M6)
Wire clamp (for tying cables) (for EBH252U)
Oil bottle
Note: The standard equipment for the tool shown above may vary by country.

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1 INDEX

1 INDEX .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 CAUTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 HANDLING OF GASKET........................................................................................................................................................... 3
4 NECESSARY REPAIRING TOOLS ............................................................................................................................................ 4
5 LUBRICANT AND ADHESIVE APPLICATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
5-1 Recoil starter, Gear case assembly, Shaft ............................................................................................................................. 4
5-2 Cylinder block section.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
5-3 Cylinder block assembly ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
5-4 M5x40 Hex socket head bolts for securing Muffler............................................................................................................. 6
6 REPAIR ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6-1 Engine and Shaft .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
6-1-1 Disassembling ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
6-1-2 Assembling.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
6-2 Shaft pipe complete.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
6-2-1 Disassembling ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
6-2-2 Assembling.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
6-3 Gear case assembly ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
6-3-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
6-3-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 11
6-4 Control lever assembly....................................................................................................................................................... 11
6-4-1 For EBH252U and EBH253U................................................................................................................................... 11
6-4-2 For EBH252L and EBH253L.................................................................................................................................... 13
6-5 Clutch ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
6-5-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
6-5-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 17
6-6 Flywheel............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
6-6-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
6-6-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 18
6-7 Clutch case ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
6-7-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
6-7-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 20
6-8 Carburetor .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
6-8-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
6-8-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 22
6-9 Check of Spark plug........................................................................................................................................................... 22
6-10 Ignition coil ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22
6-10-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
6-10-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 23
6-11 Plug cap.............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
6-11-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
6-11-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 23
6-12 Checking of Ignition coil.................................................................................................................................................... 24
6-13 Checking of Ignition coil (cont.) ........................................................................................................................................ 25
6-14 Recoil starter Assembly...................................................................................................................................................... 26
6-14-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
6-14-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 28
6-14-3 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 29
6-15 Pulley (plate) (EBH252 series) .......................................................................................................................................... 30
6-15-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
6-15-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 30
6-16 Pulley (aluminum diecast) (EBH253 series) ...................................................................................................................... 31
6-16-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
6-16-2 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 31
6-17 Engine block ...................................................................................................................................................................... 32
6-17-1 Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
6-18 Engine block (cont. - Piston section).................................................................................................................................. 36
6-18-1 Replacing................................................................................................................................................................... 36
6-19 Engine block (cont. ) .......................................................................................................................................................... 37
6-19-1 Assembling................................................................................................................................................................ 37
6-20 Final check ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
7 TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 40

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2 CAUTION

Repair the machine in accordance with “Instruction manual” or “Safety instructions.

Follow the instructions described below in advance before repairing:
· Wear gloves.
· Remove the cutting tool from the unit, and if it is a saw blade, attach the blade cover to the blade.
· When the engine is hot from use, cool down the engine enough or you can get burned.
· Remove remaining fuel from Fuel tank and Carburetor completely. [FLAMMABLE MATERIAL KEEP FIRE AWAY]
· Remove Spark plug cap from Spark plug.
· Repair the engine on a stable workbench and in a clean workplace kept as free of dust and debris as possible.
· In order to avoid wrong reassembly, draw or write down where and how the parts are assembled, and what are the parts.
· It is also recommended to have boxes ready to keep disassembled parts by group.
· Handle the disassembled parts carefully. Clean and wash them properly.
· If some bolts and screws are too tight, use an impact driver.
· Tighten the bolts and the screws to the specified torque as shown in "7 TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS".
· Each time after you mounted a main part of the engine such as the piston, check if it moves smoothly without abnormal noise by
manually turning the crankshaft.
· After completion of reassembly, check for loose parts or abnormal noise and vibration by manually turning the crankshaft.

3 HANDLING OF GASKET
Once Gasket is removed:
[1] Clean up the mating surfaces where the gasket was installed to maintain its sealing performance.
[2] Replace the removed Gaskets with new ones. Do not reuse them.

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4 NECESSARY REPAIRING TOOLS
Code No. Description Use for
1R005 Retaining ring pliers RT-2N removing Retaining ring R-32
1R070 Tachometer measuring engine rpm
1R181 Ignition checker diagnosing Ignition coil
1R183 Clutch extractor removing Pulley
1R219 Torque wrench shaft 7-23N·m
tightening bolt, nut, screw to the specific torque
1R220 Ratchet head 9.5
1R238 Round bar for Arbor 9-100
removing Clutch drum
1R258 V Block
1R269 Bearing extractor (small) removing Ball bearings
1R291 Retaining ring S and R pliers removing Retaining ring S-12
1R311 Retaining ring pliers with Long bent nails removing Retaining ring
1R316 Wrench for bearing retainer disassembling Pulley (For EBH253L and EBH253U only)
1R364 Flywheel puller removing Flywheel
1R366 Feeler gauge set adjusting Ignition coil, Spark plug, Rocker arm
1R372 Crankshaft lock bolt M10 locking Piston

5 LUBRICANT AND ADHESIVE APPLICATION

Apply the following lubricants and adhesives.

5-1 Recoil starter, Gear case assembly, Shaft

Lubricant Amount
Makita grease FA No.2 a little

Fig. 5-1-1
Gear case
Starter case Reel assembly

Spiral spring 8g

4g
Shaft pipe Shaft

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5-2 Cylinder block section

Lubricant Amount
Makita grease FA No.2 a little
4-stroke engine oil a little

Fig. 5-2-1
Outer
circumference of
Piston ring set

Oil seal 12

Needle bearing

Oil seal 10
Crankshaft
assembly

Cam gear section

Sealing lips of Pin 4

Oil seals
Rod 2.5

Cam lifter

Pin 5

Marking on
Cam gear

Marking on
Rod portions of Intake valve, Crankcase
Exhaust valve in Cylinder

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5-3 Cylinder block assembly

Use parts cleaner or the like to remove grease from the mating surface of Crankcase to Cylinder block, and then apply ThreeBond
1215 or 1216 as shown below.

Fig. 5-3-1
Oil route
Note: Liquid gasket should
not be come into here.

Surface where
ThreeBond 1215 or
Crankcase 1216 should be applied

5-4 M5x40 Hex socket head bolts for securing Muffler

Once M5x40 Hex socket head bolts are removed or loosened, apply Loctite 271 or 272 on them.

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6 REPAIR
6-1 Engine and Shaft
6-1-1 Disassembling

Fig. 6-1-1-1 Fig. 6-1-1-2 Fig. 6-1-1-3

[1] Remove Air cleaner cover. [3] Remove the cylindrical end
of Control cable.

[4] Loosen Adjust screw* and then

remove Control cable.
[2] Push to open the throttle portion *the component of Control cable
of arburetor by a finger.

Air cleaner cover

Fig. 6-1-1-4
[6] If the end of Shaft is stuck at the
Waste spline engagement, use a waste cloth
cloth and water pump pliers to pull it out.
Clutch case
Shaft

Hammer

[5] Loosen three Hex socket head

bolts, then separate Shaft from
Clutch case.
Pliers

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6-1-2 Assembling

[1] Assemble by reversing the disassembling procedure.

Fig. 6-1-2-1
[2] Route Control cable over the shaft as shown below.

Cylindrical end of
Control cable

Control cable
Adjust screw of
Control cable
[4] Insert Adjust screw
[3] Bundle Lead units with Clamp. all the way.

Clamp

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6-2 Shaft pipe complete
6-2-1 Disassembling

Fig. 6-2-1-1 Fig. 6-2-1-2

[1] Loosen two M6x30 Hex socket head bolts, [2] Expand the space between the side wall of Protector cover and
then remove Protector. M5x14 Hex socket head bolt, then remove Protector cover
from Shaft pipe complete.
M6x30 Hex socket
head bolt (2 pcs.) Shaft pipe
complete
M5x14 Hex socket
head bolt

Protector
Protector cover

Fig. 6-2-1-3
[3] Remove two M5x14 Hex socket head bolts, then remove Protector clamp.
[4] Loosen M5x25 Hex socket head bolt, then remove Gear case assembly.
M5x25 Hex socket
head bolt

M5x14 Hex socket

head bolt

Gear case
assembly

Protector
clamp

6-2-2 Assembling

Assemble by reversing the disassembling procedure.

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6-3 Gear case assembly
6-3-1 Disassembling

[1] Remove Gear case assembly. (See 6-2-1 Disassembling.)

Fig. 6-3-1-1

[3] Remove Retaining ring

R-24 with 1R311.

[2] Remove M8x10

+Hex bolt with R.

Fig. 6-3-1-2 Fig. 6-3-1-3

[4] Remove Spiral bevel Note: If Cutter shaft section is hard to be removed,
gear 14 section by warm the rear side with a drier.
tapping Gear case
assembly with a plastic Cutter shaft Ball bearing
hammer. set 6001LLU
Note: It must be removed
first to remove Cutter
shaft.

Gear case
assembly
[5] Remove Retaining
ring R-28 with
[6] Remove Cutter shaft section by 1R311.
tapping Gear case assembly.

Spiral bevel
gear 14 section

Fig. 6-3-1-4
[7] Disassemble Cutter shaft section with 1R269 or Arbor press, etc.
Note: Replace Spiral bevel gear 14 and Cutter shaft at the same time as Cutter shaft set.

Spiral bevel
gear 14 Cutter shaft

Retaining Ball bearing

ring S-9 Ball bearing Cutter shaft 6001LLU
609ZZ set

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6-3-2 Assembling

[1] Assemble by reversing the disassembling procedure.

Note: First assemble Cutter shaft, then assemble Spiral bevel gear 14.

Fig. 6-3-2-1
[2] When the gear room is cleaned up, apply 8g of Makita grease FA No.2 in either of the following ways:
· during assembling: apply grease into Gear case assembly
· after assembling: apply grease from the threaded hole for M8x10 +Hex bolt with a grease gun

Gear case assembly

8g

6-4 Control lever assembly

6-4-1 For EBH252U and EBH253U
6-4-1-1 Disassembling

Fig. 6-4-1-1-1
Remove two M6x25 Hex socket head bolts, then remove Pipe clamp from Pipe shaft.

Pipe shaft

Pipe clamp

M6x25 Hex socket head bolt

(2 pcs.)

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6-4-1-2 Assembling [3] Assemble Torsion spring 7 to
Lock off lever.
[1] Assemble by reversing the disassembling procedure.

Fig. 6-4-1-2-1

[2] Assemble
Lock-off lever
to Lever case L.
[4] Set [9] Assemble Switch lever to
Corrugate Switch cover.
tube in the
unit.
[6] Assemble Torsion spring 11 to
Throttle lever.
Set the lead wires
into each lead holder.
Corrugate Stop switch lead
tube wires must have a
margin of 25-30mm.

[7] Assemble Throttle

lever to Lever case
L.
[8] Assemble Cable holder. [5] Assemble Route the lead wires
Control cable to through the hole.
Throttle lever.

Cable holder
Hang the spring on the rib.

Fig. 6-4-1-2-2 Fig. 6-4-1-2-3

[10] To prevent Lever case R from contacting Leaf [11] Set Leaf spring between the triangular rib and the
spring, assemble Leaf spring to Switch lever in screw boss, then assemble Lever case R to Lever
parallel. case L as shown below.
Switch lever Lever case R Triangular
rib
Triangular
rib

Leaf spring Screw

boss

Screw boss Leaf spring has

to be set in this
space.
Push this section all the way. Lever case L

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6-4-2 For EBH252L and EBH253L
6-4-2-1 Disassembling

Fig. 6-4-2-1-1 Fig. 6-4-2-1-2

[1] Remove four M5x30 Pan [2] Loosen four 4x18 Tapping screws, then remove Lever
head screw, then case R.
disassemble Loop handle.

Loop handle 24

Blade
side Lever case R

Shaft pipe complete Note: Do not loosen Hex

socket head bolts.
Handle clamp 24

Fig. 6-4-2-1-3 Fig. 6-4-2-1-4

[3] Remove Control lever assembly as shown below.
Switch lever
Torsion spring 7 [4] Remove the cable
Lock lever nipple from Throttle
lever. Leaf spring
Control cable

(2)
Switch cover

Throttle Lever case L

Lever case L lever (1)

[5] Loosen PT3x16 Tapping screw,

Torsion spring 11 then remove Switch cover.

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6-4-2-2 Assembling

[1] Assemble by reversing the disassembling procedure.

Fig. 6-4-2-2-1 Fig. 6-4-2-2-2

[2] Route the wire end of Lead unit [3] Fix the wire end of Lead unit as
through the hole on Lever case L. shown below.

Fig. 6-4-2-2-3

[4] Fix Lead unit to each Lead wire

holder as shown above.

Fig. 6-4-2-2-4 Fig. 6-4-2-2-5

[5] Put the end of [6] Put Torsion spring 7 of Lock lever [11] Expand outward Leaf spring a little,
Control cable as section as shown below. then attach Switch lever.
shown below.
Switch lever

Leaf
spring

Throttle
lever

[7] Put Corrugate tube

while aligning its
shape with Lever The position where Leaf spring is set
case L. Leaf spring
Switch
[8] Fix Torsion [9] Put the cable nipple of [10] Hang the tail of lever
spring 11 to Control cable as shown Torsion spring
Throttle lever. below. 11.

Apply Makita
grease FA No.2.

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 Fig. 6-4-2-2-6
[12] Each part of Pipe shaft and the position where each label is attached are as follows:

EBH253U 10±2 10±2 Pipe holder

Hanger 235±5

Makita’s logo Pipe shaft

label Caution Serial Cushion
label number
label
435±5 85

640±5

10±2 10±2 320

EBH252U 170

Wire clamp 235±5

435±5

640±5

Caution Fix Hanger next to Control lever

EBH252L label Control lever. assembly
EBH253L 10±2 10±2 230 100

640±5

Note: The hole of Shaft pipe complete must

be faced to upward. (For all models)

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6-5 Clutch
6-5-1 Disassembling

[1] Separate Shaft section from Engine section. (See 6-1 Engine and Shaft.)

Fig. 6-5-1-1 Fig. 6-5-1-1-2 Fig. 6-5-1-1-3

[2] Remove two 5x12 Pan [4] Remove Cylinder cover. [5] Remove two M4x25 Pan head
head screws. screws.
Note: Tank guard, Starter and Spacer
are jointly fastened, and make
sure not to lose Spacer.

[3] Remove two M4x16

Pan head screws. Starter

Spacer

Tank guard

M4x25 Pan head screw (2 pcs.)

Fig. 6-5-1-1-4 Fig. 6-5-1-1-5 Fig. 6-5-1-1-6

[9] Loosen three M5x16 hex socket
[6] Remove two M5x12 Pan head bolts, then remove Clutch case.
head screws, then remove
Tank guard.

Recoil starter

Tank
guard

Stand [8] Remove Recoil starter. Clutch case

Note: When you remove Clutch
section, be sure to remove
Recoil starter set to prevent it M5x16 hex socket head
from damage. bolt (3 pcs.)

[7] Remove two M5x14 Pan

head screws, then remove Fig. 6-5-1-1-7
Stand.
Impact driver

Socket bit 13

[10] Remove M6x25 shoulder hex bolt by

turning it counterclockwise with an
impact driver and Socket bit 13.
Note: Do not remove Spark plug because
compressed air resistance in
Cylinder has to be used for the
M6x25 shoulder hex bolt disassembling.

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6-5-2 Assembling

[1] Assemble by reversing the disassembling procedure.

Fig. 6-5-2-1
[2] Assemble two Washers 6, two Clutch shoes, Tension spring 7, two Washers 8 and two M6x25 Shoulder hex bolts to
Flywheel.

Washer 8 (2 pcs.)
Note: Face each curve
toward Clutch [3] Screw 1R372 into the threaded hole for Spark
shoe. plug. Tighten two M6x25 Shoulder hex bolts to
7 to 10N·m with 1R219, 1R220 and Socket bit
13.
Tension spring 7
1R220 Fasten
Washer 6 (2 pcs.) 1R372

M6x25 Shoulder hex

bolt (2 pcs.) 1R219
marking of =>"
Socket bit 13
Clutch shoe (2 pcs.)
Note:
· Align the marking of "=>" and the rotational direction of the
engine.
· Replace two Clutch shoes together.

Fig. 6-5-2-2
[4] Thrust Stand in the direction of the arrow and assemble it to Clutch case with two M5x14 Pan head screws
(The components of Stand set).

Clutch case

M5x12 Pan head screws (2 pcs.)

Stand

M5x14 Pan head screw (2 pcs. The component of Stand set)

Note: Do not mistake them for two M5x12 Pan head screws that fasten Tank
guard to Clutch case.

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6-6 Flywheel
6-6-1 Disassembling

[1] Remove Clutch. (See 6-5-1 Disassembling.)

Fig. 6-6-1-1 Fig. 6-6-1-2

[2] Remove M6x16 Hex head
bolt (right hand thread) with
Socket bit 10. [4] Remove Flywheel with
1R364.

1R364

Socket
bit 10

[3] The center hole is Flywheel

M6x16 Hex made by tightening
head bolt M6x16 Hex head
bolt.

6-6-2 Assembling

[1] Assemble by reversing the disassembling procedure.

Fig. 6-6-2-1 Fig. 6-6-2-2

[2] Assemble Flywheel to Crankshaft assembly with [3] Set 1R372 into the threaded hole for Spark plug.
Woodruff key while aligning the keyslot to the keyway. Tighten M6x16 Hex head bolt to 9-11 N･m with
1R219, 1R220 and Hex socket 10.
[4] Set Clutch section in place. (See 3-4-5-2 Assembling.)

Remove Spark Set 1R372.

plug.

Note: Remove oil/grease 1R220 1R219

from their taper
Flywheel
portions with a spray
parts cleaner.

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6-7 Clutch case
6-7-1 Disassembling

[1] Remove Clutch case. (See 6-5-1 Disassembling.)

Fig. 6-7-1-1 Fig. 6-7-1-2

[6] Remove Retaining ring S-12
Pipe bracket 2 Clutch case with 1R291.
1R291

[2] Pull out Pipe bracket 1R238

2 together with Pipe
Pipe damper 2 damper 2 and Retaining ring S-12
Pipe damper 1 separate each other.

[5] Set Clutch case on

[4] Remove Retaining two 1R258 and press
ring R-32 with down Clutch drum
Pipe bracket 1 1R005 through the with an arbor press.
groove on Clutch Note: Be careful not to
drum. put the projection
[3] Push and pull out Pipe damper of Clutch case on
1 together with Pipe bracket 1 1R258.
and separate each other.

1R258
1R005
Clutch drum

Projection of
Clutch case

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6-7-2 Assembling

[1] Assemble by reversing the disassembling procedure.

Fig. 6-7-2-1 Fig. 6-7-2-2

[2] Assemble Clutch drum.
[5] Press-fit Clutch case
Clutch drum.
[4] Spacer is Ball bearing
directional. 6001LLU

Clutch case Clutch drum

[3] Be sure to fix retaining Note: Pipe bracket should

ring R-32 between be removed in
Clutch drum and Ball advance.
bearing 6001LLU.

Fig. 6-7-2-3 [7] Assemble Clutch case.

(See 6-5-2 Assembling.)
[6] Fix Retaining ring R-32 with 1R005 through the groove on
Clutch drum.
1R005

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6-8 Carburetor
6-8-1 Disassembling

Fig. 6-8-1-1 [2] Pull out Fuel hose. Fig. 6-8-1-3

Air cleaner [5] Component of Carburetor
Air cleaner
cover element
M3x8 Pan head
screw (2 pcs.)

Swivel
Washer
Cleaner
plate Stop ring E-3
assembly

O ring 2
Conical
compression spring Jet
[1] Loosen two M5x68 Pan head 5-9
screws and disassemble Cleaner Pump gasket
plate assembly and Carburetor.
Pump diaphragm

Pump body
Fig. 6-8-1-2 Inlet screen

[3] Remove Carburetor. Screw

Metering
Carburetor Carburetor lever
gasket
Metering lever pin
M5x68 Pan head O ring 15 Spring
screw (2 pcs.) Inlet needle
valve

Metering diaphragm
gasket

Metering diaphragm

Air cleaner
[4] Remove plate. housing Air purge body
Plate
Primer pump
Choke lever

Primer pump cover

Gasket
Note: Be sure not to lose it. 3x24 Tapping screw
(4 pcs.)
Choke plate

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6-8-2 Assembling

[1] Assemble by reversing the Disassembling procedure.

Fig. 6-8-2-1 Fig. 6-8-2-2

[2] Pass Tube complete through Clamp, and then
connect them to Carburetor.
(Also, refer to enlarged view on the connection of
Tube complete and Carburetor in Fig. 6-8-1-3 in
Page 21.
[3] Connect Breather pipe to Rocker cover complete.
Connect Pipe to Cylinder block assembly.
Breather pipe (from Rocker cover complete)

Insulator
Carburetor

Black

Clamp
Transparent Hook it with
Insulator.
Refer to Fig. Cleaner plate Pipe (from Cylinder
6-17-1-1 in assembly block assembly)
page 32.

6-9 Check of Spark plug

[1] According to 6-12 Checking of Ignition coil, try the Fig. 6-9-1
check with 1R181.
[2] Insert 0.7mm feeler gauge of 1R366 to the gap of
Spark plug and then adjust the gap carefully to 0.7 -
0.8mm.

0.7～0.8mm

6-10 Ignition coil

6-10-1 Disassembling

Fig. 6-10-1-1
Remove two M4x20 Hex socket head bolts and remove
Ignition coil.

M4x20 Hex socket head

bolt (2 pcs.)

Ignition coil

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6-10-2 Assembling

Fig. 6-10-2-1
[1] Temporarily assemble Ignition coil to Cylinder block assembly with two M4x20 Hex socket head bolt.
[2] Insert 0.3mm feeler gauge of 1R366 into the gap of Flywheel and Ignition coil and then loosen two M4x20 Hex socket
head bolts slightly. While pressing down Ignition coil, tighten M4x20 Hex socket head bolts carefully with the gauge stuck
to both Ignition coil and Flywheel.
[3] Remove 1R366 while turning Flywheel by hand counterclockwise, and then check if it turns smoothly without being stuck.

Ignition coil
Cylinder block assembly

M4x20 Hex socket head

bolt (2 pcs.)

Note: Be sure to pull out 1R366 0.3mm feeler

while turning Flywheel gauge of
counterclockwise. 1R366

Flywheel

6-11 Plug cap

6-11-1 Disassembling

Fig. 6-11-1-1
[1] Spray the lubricant into Plug cap.
[2] Turn and pull out high voltage cable of Ignition coil together with Plug cap spring.
Plug cap

Plug cap Plug cap

spring

High voltage
cable
Lubricant

6-11-2 Assembling

[3] In case no connection or inconsistent connection, check the condition of Plug cap and Plug cap spring. Reassemble them or
replace them if they are disordered.
[4] Insert the end of Plug cap spring into the high voltage cable, and then return them back to the inside of Plug cap carefully
so as not to be disconnected.
[5] Check Plug cap and Plug cap spring to avoid poor connection causing the poor sparks of Spark plug.

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6-12 Checking of Ignition coil

For checking troubles in Ignition System of Gasoline engines. Set it between Plug cap and Plug to check the state of ignition.
Note:
· Do not remove Spark plug.
· It is necessary to check the sparks generate certainly by pulling Starter rope against the compressed air in Cylinder for normal
use. A way that you find the sparks with Spark plug attached on outside of Cylinder directly is prohibited.
· Persons who use a pacemaker must not handle 1R181. Fig. 6-12-1
· When Blade is set in place for checking Ignition coil, full attention is required.
· Dangerous high voltage comes to each terminal of electric parts during use, Terminals of
1R181
and therefore, do not touch them.
· Check that the terminals of 1R181 are firmly tightened. (See Fig. 6-12-1)
· Do not tighten [Spark distance adjusting knob] too much over the specific torque.

First, check the behavior at engine start as the following order.

Fig. 6-12-2

[1] Attach Alligator [2] Turn Spark distance adjusting

clip to Cylinder fin. knob so that the spark distance in
Spark window shows 6mm.

Cylinder fin
Contents of 1R181
[3] Remove Spark plug cap with Spark distance
Cable from Spark plug on Low voltage adjusting knob
Cylinder, and then connect the cap terminal
to 1R181.
High voltage
Note: Some products terminal
Cable from Ignition have this
coil projection on the
top. Plug cap Cable

Spark window
Alligator clip

Note: When you find it difficult to see the sparks in

Spark window, adjust the brightness to darker.
[4] Pull Starter rope quickly ten times continuously and check that sparks (whose color is more pale than Spark window)
can be certainly seen at each time.
It is because some Ignition coils start to transmit the electricity when the certain rpm is obtained.
In case the sparks cannot be seen once or more in ten times, replace Ignition coil with a new one.

Note: Above is a basic check of Ignition coil. When the result is good and the engine runs without any abnormalities, the
additional check for Ignition coil shown in the next page can be skipped.

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6-13 Checking of Ignition coil (cont.)

Next, check the behavior during engine’s run as the following order.

Fig. 6-13-1
Purpose: Clarify the cause of stall and poor acceleration resulting from; vanishment of sparks or the other reasons.

[1] Attach Alligator clip to Spark [2] Turn Spark distance adjusting knob so that the spark
plug. distance in Spark window reduces to 4 mm.
(When the distance is narrow, you cannot see the spark.
When the distance is still wide such as 6mm distance,
Ignition coil may break.)

Spark window

[3] Start Engine, and check that the sparks are found out continuously during idling, after that, while accelerating the rpm
of engine to the maximum gradually.
Note: Some models’ ignitions stop the sparks to protect engine as soon as the rpm reaches the maximum.
In case the sparks cannot be seen once or more in ten times/ the sparks cannot be generated when the rpm is over a certain
level, replace Ignition coil with a new one.
When the behavior of engine is abnormal during check meanwhile the spark is normal, detect the parts except Ignition
coil.
Note: Quick check is required. The long checking could result in melting of the cover of Alligator clip.

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6-14 Recoil starter Assembly
6-14-1 Disassembling

[1] Remove Recoil starter. (See 6-5-1 Disassembling.)

Fig. 6-14-1-1
[2] Pull Starter knob to wind the Starter rope twice around Reel and hold Reel by hand so as not to return.
[3] Pull the loose rope from Starter case. Set the rope into the groove of Reel and turn Reel clockwise to eliminate the reaction
force.

Starter rope

Starter
knob

Reel

6-14-1-1 For EBH252 series; without Rapid start function

Fig. 6-14-1-1-1 Fig. 6-14-1-1-2

[4] Remove M5x12 Tapping screw and then remove [5] Untie the knot of the rope and remove the rope from
Swing arm and Reel from Starter case. Starter knob.
Note: Be careful when you remove this screw, because
there is a possibility that Spiral spring pops out of Knot of How to reel
Starter case. the rope Starter
Starter knob
case
Spiral spring

Reel

Swing arm Collar 5x12 Tapping

screw

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6-14-1-2 For EBH253 series; with Rapid start function

Fig. 6-14-1-2-1 Fig. 6-14-1-2-2

[5] Untie the knot of the rope and remove the rope from
[4] Remove M5x12 Tapping screw and then remove Reel Starter knob.
from Starter case.
Reel Knot of How to reel
the rope Starter
knob

Fig. 6-14-1-2-3
[6] The component of Recoil starter set

Reel
Cam plate

Damper M5x12 Tapping

spring screw

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6-14-2 Assembling
6-14-2-1 For EBH252 series

Fig. 6-14-2-1-1 Fig. 6-14-2-1-2

[1] When Spiral spring pops out of Reel: [2] Fit the other end of Spiral spring into the hook on the
· Set the one end of Spiral spring to the hook of Reel. center of Starter case.
· Rewind the spring counterclockwise toward the center of
circle and fit the spring into Reel.
Note: Apply Makita grease FA No.2 to the spring in advance.

Spiral
spring

Reel Hook

Fig. 6-14-2-1-3
[3] Recover Recoil starter spring force by reversing the disassembly procedure shown in Fig. 6-14-1-1 in page 26.
[4] Do the following checks of the spring force before assembling Recoil starter assembly to the machine.
Note:
· When you fall down Starter knob, it must stand up by the spring tension.
· When you pull Starter knob to the full, Reel must be one and 1/4 turned.

Starter knob

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6-14-3 Assembling
6-14-3-1 For EBH253 series

Fig. 6-14-3-1-1 Fig. 6-14-3-1-2

[1] When Spiral spring pops out of Reel: [3] If Spiral spring touches the center boss on Starter case, Reel cannot
· make a round wire a little smaller than its storage be set properly, so separate the end of Spiral spring from the center
part on Starter case, boss.
· then set Spiral spring into the round wire.
[2] Set Spiral spring into Starter case while Touching
releasing Spiral spring from the wire.
Note: Apply Makita grease FA No.2 to the spring in Separate
advance. (Refer to Fig. 5-1-1 in page 4.)

Round wire

Center boss Spiral spring

Set Spiral
spring into a
wire.

Fig. 6-14-3-1-3
[4] Fit the end of Spiral spring into the
hook on the center of Starter case.

Fig. 6-14-3-1-4
[5] Recover Recoil starter spring force by reversing the disassembly procedure shown in Fig. 6-14-1-1 in page 26.
[6] Do the following checks of the spring force before assembling Recoil starter assembly to the machine.
Note:
· When you fall down Starter knob, it must stand up by the spring tension.
· When you pull Starter knob to the full, Reel must be one and a quarter turned.

Starter knob

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6-15 Pulley (plate) (EBH252 series)
6-15-1 Disassembling

Fig. 6-15-1-1
Remove Pulley by turning it counterclockwise with 1R183, Socket bit 19 and an impact driver.

Counterclockwise Impact driver

Pulley 1R183 Socket bit 19

6-15-2 Assembling

Fig. 6-15-2-1
Insert 1R372 into Cylinder, then gently turn Flywheel until Piston touches 1R372, and then fix
Pulley with 4-7 N·m with a torque wrench, 1R183, 1R219 and 1R220.

1R372
Clockwise
1R183

Pulley

Cylinder 1R220 1R219

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6-16 Pulley (aluminum diecast) (EBH253 series)
6-16-1 Disassembling

Fig. 6-16-1-1
Insert 1R372 into Cylinder, then gently turn Flywheel until Piston touches 1R372, and then turn
Pulley counterclockwise with 1R316 to remove.

Counterclockwise

Pulley

1R316

6-16-2 Assembling

Fig. 6-16-2-1
Insert 1R372 into Cylinder, then gently turn Flywheel until Piston touches 1R372, and then fix
Pulley with 4-7 N·m with a torque wrench, 1R183 (not fitted exactly, but available without any
problem), 1R219 and 1R220.
1R372 Clockwise

1R183

Pulley

1R220 1R219

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6-17 Engine block
6-17-1 Disassembling

[1] Remove Clutch and Cylinder cover (6-5-1), Flywheel (6-6-1), Carburetor (6-8-1), Recoil starter Assembly (6-5-1), Pulley
(6-15-1, 6-16-1), Fuel tank, Ignition coil (6-10-1).

Fig. 6-17-1-1
[2] Remove Insulator.

Insulator gasket Intake pipe

Note: Be careful of the orientation. Note: Be careful of the orientation.

Adjust screw [The O ring 10

component of Control cable]

M5x18 Hex socket

head bolt (2 pcs.)

Insulator

Clamp
M5x12 Hex socket head bolt

Fig. 6-17-1-2
[3] Remove two M5x40 Hex socket head bolts and Exhaust muffler.

Muffler gasket
Note: Remove Muffler
gasket residue from the
mating surfaces.
M5x40 Hex socket head bolt (2 pcs.)
Note: These are thread locking screws.
Spark arrester Therefore, apply ThreeBond 1303/ Loctite 272 to
the thread portion when you use them again.

Engine block assembly

M5x5
+Truss
head screw

Exhaust muffler Muffler cover

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 Fig. 6-17-1-3 Fig. 6-17-1-4
[4] Remove three M5x14 Hex socket head bolts and Cam [5] Pull out Pin 4 and then remove two Cam lifters.
gear cove. Cam gear cover gasket is removed. Pull out Pin 5 and then remove Cam gear assembly and
two Rods 2.5.
M5x14 Hex socket head bolt (3 pcs.)
Cam lifter (2 pcs.)
Note: common

Pin 4

Pin 5
Cam gear cover gasket Cam gear assembly
Cam gear cover Note: The orientation of the
gasket does not matter. Rod 2.5 (2 pcs.)

Fig. 6-17-1-5 Fig. 6-17-1-6

[6] Remove three M5x16 Hex socket head bolts and [7] Pull out Pin 5 with long nose pliers.
remove Rocker cover complete. Remove two Rocker arm assemblies.
Rocker cover gasket Rocker arm assembly
Rocker cover complete Note: The orientation of the (2 pcs.)
gasket does not matter.

Pin 5 First push out Pin 5from

this hole with a small
slotted screwdriver.
M5x16 Hex socket head bolt (3 pcs.)

Fig. 6-17-1-7 Fig. 6-17-1-8

[8] Remove four M5x14 Hex socket head bolts and Oil [9] Remove M4x10 Hex socket head bolt, Retainer plate
case. and Lead valve. Remove Case gasket.
M5x14 Hex socket Lead valve M4x10 Hex socket
head bolt (4 pcs.) head bolt

Oil case
Retainer
Oil case plate
Case gasket
Note:
· The orientation of front and rear can be checked by
aligning its shape to the mating surface of Oil case.
· Remove Case gasket residue from the mating surfaces.

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 Fig. 6-17-1-9 Fig. 6-17-1-10
[10] Remove Oil tube by loosening Hose clamp with 1R311. [11] Loosen eight M5x14 Hex socket head bolts that fasten
Crankcase to Cylinder block.

1R311
Oil tube

Hose clamp

M5x14 Hex socket

head bolt (8 pcs.)

Fig. 6-17-1-11
[12] Disassemble Cylinder block assembly (Cylinder block and Crankcase).

Cylinder block
(The component of
Cylinder block assembly)

Crankcase
(The component of Cylinder
Pry it off with a block assembly)
slotted screwdriver.

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 Fig. 6-17-1-12 Fig. 6-17-1-13
[13] Insert the grip of a plastic hammer into Cylinder block to support Exhaust valve, and [14] Remove Spacer with
then remove Spring retainer on Compression spring 9 by pushing and sliding it. 1R311 or the like.
Exhaust valve section can be disassembled.
In the same way, remove Intake valve.
Spring retainer (2 pcs.)
can be removed by pushing
and sliding .

Compression Spacer
spring 9
(2 pcs.)

Plastic
hammer Intake valve Exhaust valve
I mark E mark
Cylinder
block

Note:
· The bottom diameter of Intake valve is larger than that of Exhaust valve.
· The mark “I” (Intake valve) or “E” (Exhaust valve) is shown on the bottom surface.
· Apply 4 cycle engine oil to the rod portions when assembled.
(See Fig. 5-2-1 in page 5.)

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6-18 Engine block (cont. - Piston section)
6-18-1 Replacing

Fig. 6-18-1-1 Fig. 6-18-1-2

[1] Pinch one end of Clip (2 pcs.) with thin long nose [2] Push out Piston pin with a bit of Cordless impact driver
pliers, and slide it out of the groove of Piston. or a rod.
Note: Remove the other Clip from the opposite, in the same
way. Clip (2 pcs.)
Thin long nose
pliers

a rod/ bit

Clip Clip
Piston Groove of Piston

Piston pin

Fig. 6-18-1-3

[3] When Piston ring set* must be replaced: Note: All gaps must not be aligned vertically.
· Do not enlarge the gap more than you need to
remove/ assemble.
· First, install Piston ring 34, and then, install
Piston ring (second) 34, then finally install Piston Piston ring (top) 34
ring (top) 34.
*It consists of Piston ring (top) 34, Piston ring Piston ring (second) 34
(second) 34 and Piston ring 34.

Note: Place the gap of Piston ring (top) Note: Piston ring (second) 34 has a
34 180° away from the gap of white paint on the right upper
Piston ring (second) 34. end if it is not worn out.
Face the white paint upward in
assembly.
White paint
Note: Place one gap 120° away
from the others.
Piston ring 34*

Cross section of Piston

Piston ring (top) 34
The center has a curve.
Piston ring (second) 34 Piston
Side rail* Note: Be careful about the direction. The bottom is wider
than the top because of the taper shape.
Spacer
expander* Piston ring 34: It consists of Two Side rails and Spacer
expander.
Side rail*

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 Fig. 6-18-1-4
[4] When you set Crankshaft assembly and Piston section in place, apply lubricants to the specific
portions.

4 cycle engine oil

Makita grease FA No.2

6-19 Engine block (cont. )

6-19-1 Assembling

[1] Assemble by reversing the Disassembling procedure.

Fig. 6-19-1-1 Fig. 6-19-1-2

[2] Remove oil/grease from the mating surfaces of Crankcase and [4] Assemble Crankshaft assembly with Piston
Cylinder block with a spray parts cleaner. section and Crankcase to Cylinder block.
[3] Apply ThreeBond 1216/ 1215 to the mating surfaces (designated
in red).
Note: Do not apply the adhesive to the oil routes (designated in gray). Cylinder block
Surface
(designated in red)

Piston section
Oil routes
(designated in gray) Crankcase Crankshaft assembly

Fig. 6-19-1-3 Fig. 6-19-1-4

[5] Tighten eight M5x14 Hex socket head bolts [6] Set Flywheel in place temporarily. Turn it by hand to
in the following order. align the mark with that of Ignition coil. Piston comes to
the upper dead point in Cylinder block.

Mark on
Ignition coil

Mark on
Flywheel

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 Fig. 6-19-1-5 Fig. 6-19-1-6
[7] Align the markings of Cam gear assembly and [8] Assemble Cam gear cover and Cam gear cover gasket to
Crankcase, and then insert Pin 5 into Cam gear Cylinder block with three M5x14 Hex socket head
assembly. Set two Rods 2.5 and two Cam lifter in place. bolts.
Note: Apply 4 cycle engine oil to the positions shown by the
pink arrow. M5x14 Hex socket head
4 cycle engine oil bolt (3 pcs.)

Pin 4

Rod 2.5 (2 pcs.)

Cam lifter
(2 pcs.)

Pin 5

Marking on Cam
gear assembly

Cam gear cover gasket

Marking on Cam gear cover Note: The orientation of the
Crankcase gasket does not matter.

Fig. 6-19-1-7 Fig. 6-19-1-8

[9] Insert 0.1mm feeler gauge of 1R366 into the clearance between [10] Set Lead valve in place.
Rocker arm assembly and Intake/ exhaust valve holes.
Tighten the Rocker arm adjusting screws until the gauge is caught Lead valve
with the Rocker arms and the valves. Note: Face the chamfered corner
Note: After that, turn Crankshaft two revolutions by hand to do fine toward Oil gauge.
adjustment of Rocker arm positions at the upper dead point until
the 0.1mm feeler gauge can be passed and 0.15mm feeler gauge
cannot.
Rocker arm assembly Hex wrench 2.5

Pin 5 Off-set wrench 8

Oil gauge

0.1mm feeler
gauge of 1R366
Apply 4 cycle engine oil
to the holes for Pin 5.

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 Fig. 6-19-1-9 Fig. 6-19-1-10
[11] Fix Case gasket with Retainer plate and M4x10 Hex [12] Assemble Oil case with four M5x14 Hex socket head
socket head bolt. bolts.
M4x10 Hex
socket head bolt M5x14 Hex socket
head bolt (4 pcs.)

Oil case
Case gasket Retainer plate
Note: The orientation of the
gasket does not matter.

6-20 Final check

Be sure to check the following points.

· Tighten each bolt/screw to the specific torque without failure.
· Contain Regular gasoline in Fuel tank.
· Contain 4 cycle engine oil in Oil tank.
· Push Primer pump several times to feed the fuel into Carburetor, and then pull Starter knob to start the ignition.
As soon as you hear the first combustion sound/ start engine, let choke lever open. After that;
Engine start must be successfully completed before you pull Starter knob just 5 times or less.
· Starter knob must stand upright after releasing the hand.
· Whenever you pull Throttle lever to the full after idling for one minute, smooth acceleration can be obtained without engine
stalling.
· When you tilt left and right/ back and forth about 45° on condition that engine remains idle, the engine does not stall for 20
seconds.
· After 3 minute engine-run, you check the engine remains warm. If yes, measure the rpm with 1R070 as follows:
Idling rpm must be 3,000 min-1 (by turning Idle adjusting screw. Engine without Shaft and blade is allowed to do the check.)
Max rpm must be 10,000 min-1 or more with Shaft and blade attached.
· Clutch-meet rpm* must be 4,100 – 4,750 min-1.
* The revolution speed when the blade starts spinning by slowly increasing the engine speed.
Note: Be careful. It is because you must check with Shaft and blade attached.
· When you release Throttle lever and pull down Switch lever, Engine must be stopped properly.
· In addition, just 3 times pulling or less must make the engine start again as soon as you stop the engine.
· Leakage of gasoline/ 4 cycle engine oil is not allowed.

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7 TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS *W: Spring washer R: Flat washer
Tightening torque
Parts to fasten Fastener (N･m) Q’ty
Flywheel  Crankshaft assembly M6x16 Hex head bolt 9.0 - 11.0 1
M5x14 Hex socket head bolt with
5.0 - 8.0 2
Gear case assembly  Shaft pipe complete WR
M5x25 Hex socket head bolt 5.0 - 8.0 1
Pipe holder  Pipe clamp M5x25 Hex socket head bolt with W 5.0 - 8.0 2
Shaft pipe complete  Hanger set M5x20 Pan head screw 1.0 - 1.5 1
Shaft pipe complete  Pipe bracket 1 M5x12 Hex socket head bolt 4.0 - 6.5 1
Pipe bracket 2  Pipe bracket 3 M5x18 Hex socket head bolt 4.0 - 6.5 2
Control lever assembly Handle 19 M5x35 Hex socket head bolt with W 1.5 - 2.5 1
(Bike handle) 
Grip set  Handle 19 M5x35 Hex socket head bolt with W 1.5 - 2.5 1
Control lever assembly M5x14 Hex socket head bolt with
(Loop handle)  Shaft pipe complete WR 2.0 - 3.0 2
Cylinder block assembly  Crankcase M5x14 Hex socket head bolt 4.0 - 6.5 8
Crankcase  Oil case M5x14 Hex socket head bolt 4.5 - 6.5 4
Retainer plate  Oil case M5x10 Hex socket head bolt 3.0 – 4.0 1
Cylinder block M4x20 Hex socket head bolt with
Ignition coil  2.0 – 3.0 2
assembly WR
Cylinder block
Cam gear cover  assembly M5x14 Hex socket head bolt 4.5 – 6.5 3
Rocker arm assembly  Adjust screw M5 Hex nut 5.0 – 6.5 2
Cylinder block M5x16 Hex socket head bolt with
Rocker cover complete  4.5 – 6.5 3
assembly WR
Cylinder block
Spark plug  Spark plug 9.0 – 13.0 1
assembly
Clutch shoe  Flywheel M6×25 Shoulder hex bolt 7.0 – 10.0 2
Clutch case  Crankcase M5x16 Hex socket head bolt 4.0 – 5.5 3
Recoil starter set  Crankcase M4x25 Pan head screw 1.0 – 2.0 2
Tank guard Clutch case M5x12 Pan head screw 2.0 – 3.0 2
 (for some models)
Cylinder block
Exhaust muffler  M5x40 Hex socket head bolt 7.0 – 8.0 2
assembly
Muffler cover  Exhaust muffler M5x5 + Truss head screw 1.5 – 2.0 1
Insulator Cylinder block M5x18 Hex socket head bolt with 4.0 – 5.5 2
 assembly WR
2.0 – 3.0
The action of
Choke lever is in
Cylinder block
Carburetor  assembly M5x68 +Pan head screw trouble, do 2
adjustment within
the above torque
range.
Cleaner plate
Air cleaner cover  assembly M5x14 Pan head screw 0.5 – 1.0 1
Clutch case M4x16 Pan head screw 1.0 – 2.0 2
Cylinder cover 
Crankcase M5x12 Pan head screw 2.0 – 3.0 2
Oil gauge  Oil case Oil gauge 0.4 – 0.7 1
Stand set  Clutch case M5x14 Pan head screw 2.0 – 3.0 2
Pulley  Crankshaft assembly Pulley 4.0 – 7.0 1

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