Adjusting The Brake Spur; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine; Engaging And Disengaging Self- Propulsion (Forwards) - Stihl MH 445.1 Instruction Manual

Folding in the transport chassis –
working position:
● Hold transport chassis (1) with the hand
and relieve the weight by lifting slightly.
● Press release lever (2) and fold the
transport chassis upwards.
● Release the pressure on release
lever (2) and fold the transport chassis
upwards to the stop. The transport
chassis engages and is locked in place
in the working position.

11.5 Adjusting the brake spur

The brake spur is used to regulate
the resistance and consequently the
speed of propulsion during tilling. The
brake spur can be adjusted in three stages
for better control.
Adjusting the brake spur:
● Fold out the transport chassis into the
transport position. ( 11.4)
Ensure that the machine is standing
stably and securely.
● Press release pin (1) and hold.
● Move brake spur (2) to the desired
position.
● Release the pressure on release pin (1)
and ensure that the brake spur
engages.

11.6 Starting the engine

● Set the throttle lever to the start
position. ( 8.1)
● Grasp the handle of recoil starter
rope (1) firmly with one hand and hold.
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● Slowly pull out recoil starter rope (1) to
the point of compression resistance.
Then pull forcefully with one swift tug to
arm's length. Slowly return recoil starter
rope (1) so that it is rolled up again.
Repeat the procedure until the engine
starts.

11.7 Stopping the engine

● In order to stop the engine, move the
throttle lever to the Stop position.
( 8.1)
The engine comes to a stop after a
short run-down time.
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11.8 Engaging and disengaging self-
propulsion (forwards)
Engaging self-propulsion (forwards):
● Move the tiller to the area to be tilled
with the engine stopped. (
● Start the engine. (
● Hold the tiller firmly at the handles with
both hands.
● Actuate and hold the black self-
propulsion lever (forwards). (
The drive shaft with the installed work
tools begins to rotate and the tiller
moves forwards.
Disengaging self-propulsion
(forwards):
● Release self-propulsion lever
(forwards). ( 8.2)
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The drive shaft with the installed work
tools stops.
11.9 Engaging and disengaging self-
propulsion (reverse) (MH 445 R,
MH 560, MH 585, MH 685)
The MH 445 R, MH 560, MH 585, MH 685
tillers are equipped with a reverse gear.
During tilling, the reverse gear serves
exclusively to free the tiller more easily
when it has become stuck. Reverse gear is
not intended for tilling purposes.
Engaging self-propulsion (reverse):
● Move the tiller to the area to be tilled
with the engine stopped. (
● Start the engine. (
● Hold the tiller firmly at the handles with
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both hands.
11.6)
● Actuate and hold the red self-
propulsion lever (reverse). (
The drive shaft with the installed work
tools begins to rotate and the tiller
moves backwards.
8.2)
Disengaging self-propulsion (reverse):
● Release self-propulsion lever (reverse).
(
The drive shaft with the installed work
tools stops.

11.10 Tilling

During tilling, rotating hoes are used to
loosen the soil and prepare it for the
sowing, cultivation or care of plants.
Risk of injury!
Ensure sufficient space between
the operator's body and the
handlebar before engaging self-
propulsion (reverse).
13.1)
11.6)
8.2)
8.2)
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