Preparing The Machine For Operation; Installation Instructions; Attaching The Chassis; Installing The Brake Spur - Stihl MH 445 Instruction Manual

Item Designation
H MH 445, MH 445 R:
Hoe
I MH 560, MH 585, MH 685:
Dual hoe
J MH 585, MH 685:
Single hoe
K Protection ring
L Plant protection disc
M Self-propulsion lever
(forwards) black
N MH 445 R, MH 560,
MH 585, MH 685:
Self-propulsion lever
(reverse) red
O MH 445:
Lock nut M6
P MH 445:
Cover
Q Lock nut M6
R Flat head bolt M6
S MH 445, MH 445 R,
MH 585, MH 685:
Folding retainer 10x40
MH 560:
Folding retainer 10x40
T Flat head bolt M8
U Hexagon nut M8
V Cable tie
– Instruction manual
– Instruction manual
Engine
– MH 560, MH 585, MH 685:
Spark plug wrench
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Qty.
7. Preparing the machine for
operation
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7.1 Installation instructions

2
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
2
the "For your safety" section. (
2
In particular, detach the spark plug
socket and always wear thick
1
gloves when carrying out any work
on the hoes.
Observe the specified torque.
1
Only route and attach drive cables
and throttle cable as described.
Incorrectly installed cables
1
(e.g. incorrect routing or attaching
1
to the wrong self-propulsion lever)
may cause malfunctions.
1
● Perform all the operations described on
1
a clean, flat, level and firm surface.
● Observe installation position – always
ensure that the machine is standing
6
stably and securely.
4
● Strictly observe instructions for cable
2
installation. In particular, fasten all
2 cables to the handlebar using cable
ties in order to prevent damage to the
2
machine (e.g. when folding down the
1
handlebar) or possible malfunctions.
1
Self-propulsion levers, drive cables
MH 445:
1
– Black self-propulsion lever on the upper
side of the handlebar.
– One drive cable (forwards).
MH 445 R, MH 560, MH 585, MH 685:
– Black self-propulsion lever on the upper
side of the handlebar.
– Red self-propulsion lever on the
underside of the handlebar.
– One drive cable (forwards). The cable is
fitted with a black cap and must be
attached to the black self-propulsion
lever.
4.)
– One drive cable (reverse). The cable is
fitted with a red cap and must be
attached to the red self-propulsion
lever.

7.2 Attaching the chassis

● Installation position:
Tilt basic unit (A) forwards as
shown and support at both drive shafts
using suitable wooden blocks (1)
(height 50 - 60 mm, width/length
approx. 100 mm).
● 1 Press retaining clasp (2) upwards
and hold.
● 2 Insert transport chassis (D) into
recess (3) in the pin of release lever (4).
● Press transport chassis (D) upwards to
the stop and hold.
● 3 Press retaining clasp (2)
downwards. Insert bolts (T) on both
sides from below.
● 4 Secure retaining clasp (2) by
tightening both nuts (U).

7.3 Installing the brake spur

● Installation position:
see "Attaching the chassis"
( 7.2)
● Press release pin (1) and hold.
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