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► Slowly pull out starter handle (2) to the point of
noticeable resistance.
► Keep quickly pulling out and returning starter
handle (2) until the engine is running.
► If the engine does not start: see the engine
instruction manual.
9.1.2
Stopping the Engine
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
► Switch off self-propulsion.
The drive is disengaged and the drive shaft no
longer rotates.
► Set main switch (1) to the 0 position.
The engine cuts out.
9.2
Setting the Gear
Four gears can be set.
0/R = Idle/reverse gear
–
Idle is used to start the engine or to keep
the tiller stationary with the engine running.
–
Reverse gear is used to free the hoes or to
position the tiller.
1 = Slow forward gear
–
Slow forward gear is selected when loosen‐
ing firm soil or when making furrows.
2 = Fast forward gear
–
Fast forward gear is selected when working
soil additives into loose soil or when tilling
loose soil.
► Move gear lever (1) to the desired position.
9.3
Adjusting the Engine Speed
The engine speed can be regulated using the
throttle lever.
► Start the engine.
► Adjust the engine speed using throttle
lever (1).
9.4
Engaging and Disengaging
Self-propulsion
9.4.1
Engaging Self-propulsion
The clutch lever for self-propulsion is used to
engage or disengage the drive shaft when the
engine is running.
Self-propulsion forwards
When the clutch lever for self-propulsion is actu‐
ated and with the hoes or running wheels
attached and gears 1 or 2 engaged, the tiller
moves forwards.
► Start the engine.
► Press lock (1) downwards to the stop and
hold.
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