Fuel And Engine Oil; Controls; Throttle Lever; Self-Propulsion Levers - Stihl MH 445 Instruction Manual

● MH 445 R, MH 560, MH 585, MH 685:
Fasten both drive cables (1, 2) to the
right side of the upper handlebar using
a cable tie (V).
● Fasten throttle cable (3) to the left side
of the upper handlebar using a cable
tie (V).
● Check for secure seating of the cable
ties. Cut off the excess length of the
cable ties.

7.15 Fuel and engine oil

Avoid damage to the machine
Top up engine oil before starting for
the first time. Use a suitable filling
aid when topping up the engine oil
and when refuelling (e.g. funnel).
Engine oil:
Please consult the engine
instruction manual for the type of
engine oil to be used and the oil capacity.
Check the oil filling level at regular
intervals (see engine instruction manual).
Avoid exceeding or falling below the
correct oil level.
Screw on the oil tank cap properly before
operating the engine.
Fuel:
Recommendation:
Fresh good quality fuels,
unleaded petrol.
Please consult the engine instruction
manual for details on the fuel quality
(octane rating).
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8. Controls

8.1 Throttle lever

The engine speed can be controlled
via throttle lever (1).
Start position:
● Pull throttle lever (1) back to the
stop.
● The engine can be started. (
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Stop position:
● Push throttle lever (1) forwards
to the stop (note detent).
● The engine stops after a few seconds.
Engine speed control:
● Move throttle lever (1) when the engine
is running.
Engine speed:
Fast
Slow

8.2 Self-propulsion levers

The drive is engaged or disengaged
by actuation of a self-propulsion
lever (1, 3) when the engine is
running – the drive shaft begins to rotate or
is stopped.
When the black self-propulsion lever
(forwards) (1) is actuated and with the
hoes installed, the tiller moves forwards
upon contact with the ground.
When the red self-propulsion lever
(reverse) (3) is actuated and with the hoes
installed, the tiller moves backwards upon
contact with the ground.
The self-propulsion levers are
mechanically locked for safety reasons.
This prevents inadvertent actuation.
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( 9.1)
Furthermore, on models MH 445 R,
MH 560, MH 585, MH 685, only one self-
propulsion lever can be depressed at a
time due to a mechanical locking device –
either the self-propulsion lever (forwards)
11.6)
or the self-propulsion lever (reverse).
Avoid damage to the machine!
Actuation of the self-propulsion
lever should be performed quickly
and promptly. Do not dwell in the
half-pressed position – prevent
excessive wear to the V-belt.
Actuating self-propulsion lever
(forwards):
● 1 Press and hold release
lever (2) to the stop against self-
propulsion lever (forwards) (1).
● 2 Press self-propulsion lever
(forwards) (1) quickly to the stop and
hold.
● Release release lever (2).
The drive is engaged and the drive
shaft rotates.
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● 3 Disengaging the drive:
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Release self-propulsion lever
(forwards) (1).
Actuating self-propulsion lever
(reverse) (MH 445 R, MH 560,
MH 585, MH 685):
● 1 Press and hold release lever (4) to
the stop against self-propulsion lever
(reverse) (3).
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