Solo USA Port 423 Protection of Environment, Maintenance And Care, Be aware of your surroundings

Protection of Environment

Be aware of your surroundings

•Watch out for animals which may be within your work area

•Be aware that noise is harmful to the envi- ronment. Inquire about and respect possible local rest periods.

Operating Hints

-Approach the target object with the engine at idling speed. Accelerate to full engine speed, then open formula on-off tap.

-No other persons should be present within a circle of 15 meters from the operator. Watch out for children and animals. Objects carried by the air stream can deflect and injure near- by persons.

-Never operate on unstable ground watch out for any obstacles such as tree stumps, tree roots, ditches etc.

-Take special care while working along slopes.

-Never touch a hot exhaust.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Air Filter (Fig. 9)

The air filter separates and retains dirt before the air reaches the combustion chamber. This reduces engine wear.

Regular maintenance increases engine life. Check and clean the air filter

For daily cleaning tap the air filter against an object or use an air gun.

With heavy dust conditions and for normal weekly check thoroughly clean the filter and replace filter if damaged.

Cleaning of air filter

The filter fitted by the factory has been trea- ted with special oil.

Suitable air filter oil is available in 200 ml spray cans, part no. 00 83 177, from our parts service network.

To extend the maximum performance and ser- vice life of your engine, the recommendations and instructions of the manufacturer should be adhered to.

Clogged air filters cause performance loss and increased fuel consumption.

This leads to a higher toxin level in the exhaust gas and also makes starting more difficult.

When the machine is used all day, the air filter should be cleaned daily. In severe dust conditions clean more often.

Simply tapping the filter against an object is the best method of cleaning.

Wash a heavily soiled filter in non-flammable cleaning solvents (warm soapy water). The fil- ter should be completely dry before applying filter oil. Immediately replace damaged filter parts. Warranty claims cannot be accepted for damaged engine parts caused by improper care and maintenance.

For removal of the air filter (Fig.9, Pos.1), remove filter cover. Remove filter cover screw (Fig.9, Pos.2).

When re-fitting, ensure the filter is positioned and seated properly.

Fuel tap

Remove the fuel cock at regular intervals to clean the fuel strainer. - Make sure to keep the vent hole of the fuel tank cap open at all times.

Formula Tank Lid

Watch seal of the spray tank lid and service by lubricating the rubber gasket inside the lid. Failing this, pressure built-up in the container is impaired and dosage of emission becomes irregular.

Liquid Tap

Maintain the tap on a regular basis and apply oil or grease. To disassemble the tap, twist the upper part 1/4 turn to the left (anti-clockwi- se). Apply oil or grease to the valve stem and o-ring, than re-assemble. Replace o-ring if required.

Spark Plug

The correct spark plug with thermal range 200 is available under the following brands:

BOSCH W8AC

CHAMPION L88 / L288 or similar.

The correct electrode gap is 0.5mm.

Caution: Check the plug after eve- ry 50 operating hours and replace if electrodes are worn.

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