Operation Manual

6 Maintenance, cleaning and storage
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6.8 Maintenance plan
Before you start working After work When changing the spraying agent On demand Monthly Annually or at the start of the season After disassembly of the pump components or after replacing the piston collar
Entire backpack sprayer
Check whether the device is safe to use:
x Visual inspection of the device
x Check the tightness of all equipment
components
(at maximum permissible pressure
with open and closed shut-off valve)
x Check the function of all active
components (LX pump lever,
shut-off valve, pressure gauge
(depending on the model))
X
Hoses and their screw
connectors
Visual inspection X
Spraying agent tank Visual inspection X
Clean (section 6.6) X X
Nozzles and filter element Clean (section 6.6) X X X
Trial run to check the spray nozzles and
the filter element by measuring the
delivery rate (section 6.2)
X*: A monthly trial run is required only
if the device is used frequently.
X X* X
Filling strainer Visual inspection X
Clean (section 6.6) X X X
Cap gasket Grease (section 6.4) X X
Piston collar and pump
piston (only for 425, 435
and 473P)
Grease (section 6.5) X
Never start working if there are any irregularities or leaks, if you can see any damage to the equipment or
if the equipment is not working properly in any way. In this event, immediately have the device checked by
a specialist workshop.
If you have any questions please refer to your authorised SOLO dealer.