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► Press clutch lever for self-propulsion (2)
upwards to the stop and hold.
► Release lock (1).
The drive is engaged and the drive shaft
rotates. The tiller moves forwards.
Self-propulsion rearwards
When the clutch lever for reverse gear is actu‐
ated followed by the clutch lever for self-propul‐
sion and with the hoes or running wheels
attached and gear 0/R engaged, the tiller rever‐
ses.
► Start the engine.
► Press lock (3) downwards to the stop and
hold.
► Press clutch lever for reverse gear (4)
upwards to the stop and hold.
► Release lock (3).
► Engage self-propulsion using clutch lever for
self-propulsion (2).
The drive is engaged and the drive shaft
rotates. The tiller reverses.
9.4.2
Disengaging Self-propulsion
► Release control lever for self-propulsion (1).
The drive is disengaged and the drive shaft
does not rotate.
10 Checking the Cultivator
10.1
Checking the Controls
Lock
► Stop the engine.
► Try to press the clutch lever without pressing
the lock.
► If the clutch lever can be pressed: do not use
the tiller and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The lock is defective.
► Press the lock and hold.
► Press the clutch lever.
► Release the clutch lever and lock.
► If the clutch lever or lock is stiff or does not
spring back into the initial position: do not use
the tiller and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The clutch lever or lock is defective.
► Check all clutch lever locks in the same way.
Clutch lever for self-propulsion
► Start the engine.
► Set gear 1 or 2.
► Engage self-propulsion.
The drive is engaged and the drive shaft
rotates.
► If self-propulsion does not engage:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The clutch lever for self-propulsion is defec‐
tive.
Clutch lever for reverse gear
► Start the engine.
► Set gear 0/R.
► Unlock the clutch lever for reverse gear, press
upwards and hold.
► Engage self-propulsion.
The drive is engaged and the drive shaft
rotates.
► If the tiller does not reverse:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The clutch lever for reverse gear is defec‐
tive.
Clutch lever for lateral adjustment
► Unlock the clutch lever for lateral adjustment,
press upwards and hold.
The handlebar can be adjusted laterally.
► If the handlebar cannot be adjusted:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The clutch lever for lateral adjustment or
cable is defective.
Main switch
► Start the engine.
► Set the main switch to the 0 position.
The engine cuts out.
► If the engine does not cut out:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The main switch is defective.
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