Storage - Southland SOWST4317 Mode D'emploi

Routine Maintenance
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C
Spark Plug:
Inspect the spark plug after every 10-15 hours of use; adjust spark plug gap and replace spark plug as necessary .
Replace spark plug every year to maintain engine performance and easy starting .
To inspect or replace the spark plug:
1 . Remove the insulated spark plug boot .
2 . Use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug,
by turning counter-clockwise .
3 . Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to
0 .024 – 0 .028 inches (0 .6 - 0 .7 mm) .
4 . Replace any worn plug with a recommended
replacement (see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS)
Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to
0 .024 – 0 .028 inches (0 .6 - 0 .7 mm) .
D
Trimmer Head:
1 . If the string retention parts become filled with debris,
they can be removed using a 5 mm hex wrench . When
reinstalling, only tighten to 5 N .m and assure the inner
part is free to move .

Storage

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NOTICE
To prevent fuel gum deposits and corrosion in the
Trimmer's carburetor and fuel system, it is highly
recommended to use a fuel additive / stabilizer formulated
for ethanol fuels. Follow the stabilizer manufacturer's
instructions . Run the engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer .
1 . Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank before
storing or transporting in vehicle . Use up remaining fuel
in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops . Squeeze primer bulb several times to purge
fuel from the carburetor .
2 . When not in use, store Trimmer indoors in a dry
location . Store Trimmer in a locked area out of the
reach of children .
3 . Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc .
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5 . Install the spark plug finger tight in the cylinder head,
then tighten firmly with the spark plug wrench .
6 . Attach the insulated spark plug boot .
2 . If it is necessary to remove the trimmer bowl and head
note that the large retaining nut has a left hand thread
(i .e . to remove the nut turn clockwise) .
4 . When preparing the Trimmer for storage or when
Trimmer will not be used for 30 days or more:
a . Inspect and clean the Trimmer thoroughly .
b . Lightly oil all external metal surfaces .
c . Remove the spark plug, place a few drops of
2-cycle engine oil into the cylinder . Pull the recoil
starter several times to distribute the oil . Replace
the spark plug .
d . Inspect and clean air filter as required .
5 . The upper handle can be folded to reduce the
storage space required . To fold, loosen but do not
remove the upper two knobs retaining the saddle
screws . Remove the throttle cable from the two spring
clamps and move to left side of unit . Pull the upper
handle to the rear which will dis-engage the connector,
and fold the upper handle forward being careful not to
kink the throttle cable . Reassemble in the
reverse manner .
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