Information About The Silencer; Information About The Spark Plug; Replacing The Fuel Filter; Shutdown And Storage - Solo 142 Instructions D'emploi

Operating and maintenance instructions

9.6 Information about the silencer

Ensure the silencer is in perfect condition before
operating the machine. Never touch the silencer
while it is still hot.
Unsatisfactory engine performance, despite a clean
air filter and a correctly adjusted carburettor, may
well be due to a partially blocked or damaged
silencer. Please consult your specialist service centre.

9.7 Information about the spark plug

Check the spark plug regularly after 50 hours of
operation.
Fig. 21
Press the back tab of the spark plug cover (16)
down and remove in an upwards motion.
Disconnect the spark plug cap.
Unscrew the spark plug and dry the electrodes.
The spark plug should be replaced after 100 hours
of operation or if the electrodes are badly worn.
Do not turn the engine over while the spark plug
has been removed or the spark plug cap has been
disconnected from the high-tension ignition cable.
A spark may cause a fire!
Spark plugs with resistor (thermal value 200) are
available in different brands under the following
description:
BOSCH WS6F
CHAMPION RCJ-6Y or comparable.
The correct electrode gap is 0.5 mm.
Only use spark plugs, where the contact nut has
been firmly fitted. Loose connectors may produce
sparks, which can cause a fire. Before restarting the
engine, check the high-tension ignition cable for
any damage to its insulation and ensure the cable is
connected securely to the plug cap
Insert the spark plug into the cylinder head and
tighten it.
Push the spark plug cap firmly over the spark
plug.
ENGLISH 18
Position the spark plug cover onto the housing by
aligning it with the guiding pins, push down and
click into place.

9.8 Replacing the fuel filter

We recommend having the fuel filter (32) changed
annually by a specialised service centre.
Fig. 22
A trained mechanic can carefully remove the fuel
filter via a wire loop through the fuel tank filler.
Ensure that the thicker part of the fuel hose on the
tank wall is not drawn into the fuel tank.

9.9 Shutdown and storage

Preferably, store the equipment in a dry and secure
place with a full fuel tank. Open flames or similar
must not be nearby. Prevent unauthorised use –
particularly by children.
For stops longer than four weeks the following
steps should be carried out:
Empty and clean the fuel tank at a well-ventilated
location.
Start the engine with an empty fuel tank. Run the
engine until the carburettor is empty and the
engine stalls. Otherwise the carburettor nozzles
could become encrusted with residual fuel
mixture and make a subsequent start harder.
Clean the power tool well (particularly the air
intake openings, the cylinder fins, the air filter
and the fuel filler area).
Preferably, store the equipment in a dry and
secure place with a full fuel tank. Open flames or
similar must not be nearby. Prevent unauthorised
access – particularly by children.