Filling The Container; Mistblowing - Stihl SR 340 Instruction Manual

Checking metering unit
: Place the machine on the ground.
: Remove the baffle screen and
pressure pump.
: Fill the container with water up to 10
liter mark.
: Set the metering knob to "6"
: Start the machine.
: Hold the spray tube horizontally, run
the engine at full throttle, spray the
contents of the container down to
the 5 liter mark and note the time
taken.
The time required to spray 5 liters fluid
should be between 140 and 170
seconds.
In case of deviations:
: Check the metering unit for
contamination and clean it if
necessary.
: Check engine setting and correct if
necessary.
If no there is no improvement, contact
your dealer for assistance.
SR 340, SR 420

Filling the Container

: Stand the machine on a level
surface.
: Close the stop cock.
: Fill up with thoroughly mixed spray
solution – do not exceed maximum
level of 13 liters (arrow).
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: The gasket (1) in the cap must
always be lubricated with grease.
: Fit the cap and screw it down tightly.
English / USA

Mistblowing

: Always use full throttle when
mistblowing.
: Stop cock must be fully open while
mistbllowing – do not vary the flow
rate via the stop cock.
Different baffle screens enable the
shape of the spray jet to be varied.
Tapered baffle screen
Spray is finely atomized – short, broad
and dense spray pattern.
Deflector baffle screen
Diverts spray jet at an angle – for under-
leaf treatment of low-growing crops.
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