Preparing Cultivator For Operation; Preparing The Tiller For Operation; Assembling The Cultivator; Fitting And Removing The Blades - Stihl MH 700 Instruction Manual

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￭ The muffler and engine may be hot after the engine has
been running. This may result in people burning
themselves.
► Wait until the muffler and engine have cooled down.
￭ The gearbox housing may become hot when working. This
may result in the user burning themselves.
► Do not touch the hot gearbox housing.
￭ Abrasive cleaning agents, using a water jet for cleaning or
sharp objects may result in damage to the tiller or hoes. If
the tiller or hoes are not cleaned correctly, components
may no longer operate correctly and safety devices may
be disabled. This may result in serious injury to people.
► Clean the tiller and hoes as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ If the tiller or hoes are not maintained or repaired
correctly, components may no longer operate correctly
and safety devices may be disabled. This may result in
serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not maintain or repair the tiller or hoes yourself.
► If the tiller or hoes need to be maintained or repaired:
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
￭ The user may cut themselves on sharp cutting edges
during hoe cleaning. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.

5 Preparing Cultivator for Operation

5.1

Preparing the Tiller for Operation

The following steps must be performed before commencing
work:
► Make sure that the following components are in safe
condition:
– Tiller, @ 4.6.1
– Hoes, @ 4.6.2
► Clean the tiller, @ 15.1
► Attach the hoes, @ 6.1.1
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► Attach the front wheel, @ 6.3
► Attach the blade spur, @ 6.4
► Attach the handlebar, @ 6.5.
► Attach the cables, @ 6.6
► Attach the transport handle, @ 6.7
► Attach the guard and covers, @ 6.8
► Add gearbox oil, @ 6.9
► Check the gearbox oil level, @ 16.3.
► Add engine oil, @ 6.10
► Fill the oil bath air filter, @ 6.11
► Refuel the tiller, @ 7.1
► Adjust the handlebar for the user, @ 8
► Check the controls, @ 10.1
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use the tiller and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.

6 Assembling the Cultivator

6.1

Fitting and Removing the Blades

6.1.1 Attaching the Hoes
► Fit covers (1) and couplers (2) on drive shaft (3).
5 Preparing Cultivator for Operation
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