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Matthew RossNov 22, 2025
Why does my Makita Saw engine not start?
- MMelissa HoweNov 22, 2025
Your Makita Saw engine might not start due to several reasons. You may have failed to operate the primer pump (push 7 to 10 times), or the pulling speed of the starter rope is low (pull strongly). Other potential causes include lack of fuel (feed fuel), a clogged fuel filter (clean it), a broken fuel tube (straighten it), deteriorated fuel (replace with new fuel, recommended every month), excessive suction of fuel (set throttle lever from medium speed to high speed, and pull starter handle until engine starts. Once engine starts, cutting disc starts rotating. Pay full attention to cutting disc. If engine will not start still, remove spark plug, make electrode dry, and reassemble them as they originally are. Then, start as specified), a detached plug cap (attach securely), a contaminated sp...














