Solo USA MISTBLOWER 444 - Manual (Page 8)

Maintenance and Care
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4. Maintenance and Care
4.1 General Maintenance Hints
After a running in period of approx. 5 hours, all
accessible screws and nuts (except for carburetor
mixture adjustment needles) have to be checked and
re-tightened if required. Any service jobs, other than
those described in this manual, should only be carried
out by an authorized service center.
• Any cleaning, maintenance or repair jobs should
only be performed when the engine is stopped and
with removed spark plug cap. The exception, of
course, is carburetor tuning
Maintenance Guide Lines
• Any service jobs, other than those described in this
manual, should only be carried out by an authorized
service center. Only original parts may be used for
any maintenance and service work.
• Never modify your motorized mistblower – your
personal safety is at risk.
• Never service or store the machine near an open
flame.
• Regularly check the fuel tank lid for sealing and tank
ventilation. Only use recommended spark plugs.
Check ignition cable for any damage.
• Never operate a motorized mistblower with a
damaged muffler or without muffler (fire risk and risk
of damage to hearing). Do not touch hot muffler.
For transport in a vehicle, ensure the
mistblower is well secured to avoid fuel spillage.
• Completely empty the fuel tank before
extended storage or shipment.
4.2 Fuel-Information
Petrol and Oil
The engine of your motorized mistblower is a high
performance 2-cycle engine and has to be operated
with a fuel/oil mix or with a special, pre-mixed fuel for 2-
cycle engines available from specialized dealers.
Important: For the fuel mixture, use lead-free regular
(standard) petrol, lead-free Euro-petrol or lead-free
Super (premium) petrol. The minimum octane rating is
92 ROZ.
Mixing Ratio:
We recommend a mixing ratio of 1 part of oil to 50
parts fuel (1:50 - 2%) with the use of special 2-cycle oil
SOLO 2T Oil.
When using other 2-cycle oils we recommend a mixture
ratio of 1:25 (4%). Note: Never store fuel mixture for
longer than 3-4 weeks.
Fuel mixture table
Oil in litres Petrol in
litres
SOLO 2T Oil
2% (1:50)
Other two-stroke oils
4% (1:25)
1 0,020 0,040
5 0,100 0,200
10 0,200 0,400
Running Instructions:
For the first 5 tank fillings, also when using special 2-
cycle oils, use a mixing ration of 1:25 (4%)!
• Smoking or open flame is prohibited.
• Allow engine to cool before re-fueling.
• Fuel may contain solvent-like substances. Avoid
skin and eye contact with mineral products. Wear
gloves while refueling. Frequently change and clean
protective clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors.
• Do not spill fuel or oil. In case of spillage,
immediately wipe off mistblower. Do not allow fuel
mix to contact clothing. If fuel mix is spilled on
clothing, change clothing immediately
• Ensure fuel or oil do not contaminate soil
(environmental protection). Always use a suitable
protective soil cover.
• Do not re-fuel in unventilated rooms. Fuel vapors
collect at ground level (danger of explosion).
• Transport and store fuel and oil only in approved
and clearly marked containers. Children should
have no access to fuel or oil.
• Ensure you do not inhale exhaust fumes while using
the machine. The use of the motorized mistblower is
prohibited in closed rooms.
The handling of fuel requires caution and
consideration. It is imperative that all safety
instructions are observed!
• Only refuel when the engine has been
stopped!
• Clean the area around filler inlet before refueling.
• Remove tank lid and fill fuel mix up to the lower
edge of the filler neck. Do not overfill. If possible,
always use a fuel funnel with filter.
• Replace and secure fuel tank lid.