Manual for PLM4110

Manual for PLM4110

Brand: Makita

Category: Power Tool

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2009-11-25

Warranty Information

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Starting the Engine

  1. Connect spark plug wire.
  2. Set engine speed lever to appropriate position for cold or warm start.
  3. Grasp stop control handle and hold against upper handle.
  4. Pull starter handle rapidly and return slowly.
  5. Release stop control handle to stop engine.

Operation

  1. Hold stop control handle firmly.
  2. Engine stops when handle is released.

Stopping the Engine

  1. Release stop control handle.
  2. Disconnect and ground spark plug wire.

Mulching

  1. Remove grass catcher.
  2. Insert mulching wedge and lock it.
  3. Lower rear cover.

Troubleshooting and error codes

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine does not start. Throttle chock not in the correct position for the prevailing conditions. Move throttle chock to correct position.
Fuel tank is empty. Fill tank with fuel: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
Spark plug loose. Tighten spark plug to 25 - 30 Nm.
Spark plug wire loose or disconnected from plug. Install spark plug wire on spark plug.
Spark plug gap is incorrect. Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Spark plug is defective. Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
Carburetor is flooded with fuel. Remove air cleaner element and pull starter rope continuously until carburetor clears itself and install air cleaner element.
Engine difficult to start or loses power. Faulty ignition module. Contact Makita authorised service centre.
Dirt, water, or stale fuel tank. Drain fuel and clean tank. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Vent hole in fuel tank cap is plugged. Clean or replace fuel tank cap.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element.
Spark plug is detective. Install new, correctly gapped plug: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
Engine operates erratically. Spark plug gap is incorrect. Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
Air cleaner element is dirty. Clean air cleaner element: refer to ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL.
Engine idles poorly. Air slots in engine shroud are blocked. Remove debris from shots.
Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are blocked. Remove debris from cooling fins and air passages.
Engine skips at high speed. Gap between electrodes of spark plug is too close. Set gap between electrodes at 0.7 to 0.8 mm.
Cooling air flow is restricted. Remover any debris from slots in shroud, blower housing, air passages.
Engine overheats. Incorrect spark plug. Install RJ19LM spark plug and cooling fins on engine.
Mower vibrates abnormally. Cutting assembly is loose. Tighten blade.
Cutting assembly is unbalanced. Balance blade.
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