Starting / Stopping The Engine; Preparation For Starting; Starting; Stopping Engine - Solo 434 Instructions D'emploi

Starting / Stopping the engine

10. Starting / Stopping the engine

10.1 Preparation for starting

To prevent the pump from running dry, always fill
liquid into the tank (11) before starting the
machine.
When the sprayer is used for the first time or after
extended storage or after the liquid tank has been
completely run dry (brief dry run of the pump), the
pump has to be primed. This is easily done by
holding the spray wand (17) into the liquid tank or
in a suitable container for spray liquid and press
the operating lever (15). This will allow liquid from
the tank to re-fill the pump.
Move the throttle lever (8) to idling position (down).
Turn the pressure regulator (10) counter-clockwise
to set a low pressure for starting.
When starting the engine for the first time or after
the fuel tank has been run dry, press the primer
bulb (7) at least five times until fuel is visible in the
primer bulb.
Set the stop- switch (9) to "I".
Adjust choke (1) as follows:
When the engine is cold:
With the choke lever (1) up ( ) start the engine
by pulling the starter handle up in a straight line
several times until the engine is briefly audible
(ignition).
Then immediately move the choke lever (1)
down. Continue to start until the engine runs
evenly.
When the engine is warm:
With the choke lever down start the engine by
pulling the starter handle up in a straight line
several times until the engine runs evenly.
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10.2 Starting

Place the high pressure sprayer on the ground.
Ensure the sprayer and the person to start the
machine are in a steady position. Ensure the
trigger handle on the spray wand is closed.
Use one hand to push the machine down on the
tank lid of the liquid tank. Use the other hand to
slowly pull up the starter handle until resistance is
felt. Then pull the starter handle quickly and
forcefully in a straight line from the rope guide. Do
not jam the cord on the rope guide. Avoid pulling
the handle to the full length of the rope as this
might cause the rope to break. Slowly guide the
starter back to the starting position.
After the engine runs adjust the throttle lever (8) to
obtain the required engine speed. Use full throttle if
the sprayer is set for high spray pressure. If lower
pressures are required, only use ¾ throttle. This
will save fuel. Then turn the pressure regulator (10)
to set the required pressure which is indicated by
the pressure gauge (16) fitted to the operating
handle (15).
Also note the hints provided in section 11.2
"Pressure Regulation".
Caution:
void clutch slippage. If needed increase the engine
speed with the throttle lever after setting the spray
pressure with the pressure regulator.

10.3 Stopping engine:

Set the stop- switch to "0".