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► If the tiller is wet: allow the tiller to dry.
► Clean the tiller.
► Clean the hoes.
13 Transporting
13.1
Transporting the Tiller
► Switch off the engine.
► Detach retaining pin (1) and remove pin (2).
► Fold front wheel (3) downwards so bores (4)
align.
► Insert pin (2) through bores (4).
► Push retaining pin (1) through the bore in
pin (2).
Pin (2) is secured and front wheel (3) is in the
transport position.
► If the tiller is being transported using the front
wheel:
► Place the front wheel in the transport posi‐
tion.
► Hold the tiller by both handles and lift so it is
resting on the front wheel.
► Push or pull the tiller slowly.
► If the tiller is being transported using the run‐
ning wheels:
► Place the front wheel in the operating posi‐
tion.
► Attach the running wheels.
► Start the engine.
► Set the gear.
► Engage self-propulsion.
► Hold and steer the tiller by both handles.
► If the tiller is being carried:
► One person holds the front transport handle
using both hands and another person holds
the handles using both hands.
► The tiller must be lifted and carried by two
people.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
► If the tiller is being transported in a vehicle:
► Secure the tiller so it does not tip over and
cannot move.
14 Storing
14.1
Storing the Tiller
► Stop the engine.
► Store the tiller in accordance with the following
conditions:
–
The tiller is on a level surface resting on the
front wheel, hoes and blade spur.
–
The tiller is out of reach of children.
–
The tiller is clean and dry.
► If the tiller is to be stored for more than three
months:
► Remove the hoes.
► Open the fuel tank cap.
► Empty the fuel tank.
► Seal the fuel tank.
► Have the fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
► Start the engine and leave it idling until it
cuts out.
15 Cleaning
15.1
Cleaning the Tiller
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the tiller to cool down.
► Clean the tiller with a damp cloth or STIHL
resin solvent.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Spray the drive shaft with STIHL multispray.
15.2
Cleaning the Hoes
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the tiller to cool down.
► Set the handlebar to the lowest level.
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