Storing The Machine; Replacing The Air Filter; Adjusting The Carburetor - Stihl SR 430 Instruction Manual

17 Storing the Machine

► Clean the strainer (2) with clear water and a
brush
16.3 After Dusting and Spreading –
SR 450 only
► Run the unit until the solution container is
completely empty
► Close the dosage lever
► Shut off the engine – see "Starting / Stopping
the Engine"
► Rinse and clean the solution container with
clear water
► Dispose of any residual rinsing solution in
accordance with environmental requirements –
follow instructions of the chemicals manufac‐
turer
► Allow the machine to dry with the cap removed
17 Storing the Machine
► Store the machine in a dry, frost-free and
secure location. Keep out of the reach of chil‐
dren and other unauthorized persons
17.1 If not used for periods of about
30 days or longer
► Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventila‐
ted area.
► Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with
local environmental requirements.
► If a manual fuel pump is fitted: Press the man‐
ual fuel pump at least 5 times.
► Start the engine and run it at idling speed until
it stops
► Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the
cylinder fins and air filter
► Do not expose the solution container to direct
sunlight for unnecessarily long periods. UV
rays can make the container material brittle,
which could result in leaks or breakage.

18 Replacing the Air Filter

Dirty air filters reduce engine power, increase
fuel consumption and make starting more diffi‐
cult.
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18.1 If there is a noticeable loss of
engine power
► Turn the choke knob to c .
► Loosen the screws (1).
► Remove the filter cover (2).
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► Remove the filter element (3).
► Replace dirty or damaged filters.
► Fit the new filter in the filter housing.
► Fit the filter cover.
► Fit the screws and tighten them down firmly.

19 Adjusting the Carburetor

19.1 General Information
The carburetor comes from the factory with a
standard setting.
This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture
under most operating conditions.
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