Controls; On- / Off Switch; Throttle Lever; Drive Control Lever - Stihl MH 610 Instruction Manual

8. Controls

8.1 On- / Off switch

The On-/Off switch (1) is a switch with the
following functions:
1 Switching on:
The On-/Off switch (1) serves as the main
switch when starting the engine. The
engine cannot be started if the On-/Off
switch (1) is not turned to the I position.
2 Switching off:
The engine switches off if the On/Off
switch (1) is turned to the O position.

8.2 Throttle lever

The engine speed can be controlled via
the throttle lever.
Engine speed control:
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● Move throttle lever (1) when the engine
is running.
Engine speed:
Fast
Slow

8.3 Drive control lever

The machine has two forward drive
speeds (slow forward and fast forward) as
well as reverse drive. They are set via the
drive control lever.
Move drive control lever (1) to the left or
right as appropriate to the required drive.
Drive settings:
Symbol Drive
0 Idle speed
1 Slow forward
drive
2 Fast forward drive
R Reverse drive
Attention!
Select drive settings only when the
gearbox has come to a standstill
and the self-propulsion lever is not
actuated. ( 8.4)
Drive control lever in the 0 position:
This setting is selected when starting the
engine or when keeping the tiller stationary
with the engine running.
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