Stihl MH 600 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Gebrauchsanleitung Instruction Manual STIHL MH 600 Manual de instrucciones Uputa za uporabu Návod k použití Instruções de serviço Instrukcja użytkowania Uputstvo za upotrebu...
- Page 2 English Contents Refueling the Tiller ....... . . 55 Introduction ........39 7.1 Refuelling the Tiller .
- Page 3 The products are designed for reliability even 19.1 STIHL MH 600 Tiller ....... 68 under extreme conditions.
- Page 4 English 3 Overview Warning Notices in Text 3 Overview DANGER This notice refers to risks which result in serious or fatal Tiller injury. ► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned. WARNING This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal injury.
- Page 5 3 Overview English 1 Throttle lever 15 Handle The throttle lever is used to adjust the engine speed. The handles are used to operate, hold and guide the tiller. 2 Handlebar The handlebar is used to hold, guide and transport the 16 Main switch tiller.
- Page 6 The warning symbols on the tiller have the following meaning: Intended Use Follow the safety instructions and their The STIHL MH 600 tiller is used to loosen and till soil, work measures. in soil additives and make furrows. The working width formed by the hoes must not exceed 780 mm.
- Page 7 4 Safety Precautions English WARNING ► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer. ￭ Failure to use the tiller as intended may result in serious Clothing and Equipment or fatal injury to people and damage to property. WARNING ►...
- Page 8 – The hoes or running wheels are correctly attached. recognise or evaluate the dangers posed by the tiller and – Genuine STIHL accessories for this tiller are attached. high-velocity objects. This may result in serious injury to bystanding people, children and animals and damage to –...
- Page 9 ► Start the engine at least 3 m away from the refueling ► Replace worn or damaged warning signs. site. ► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer. ► Never store the tiller with petrol in the tank inside a building.
- Page 10 ► If the light and visibility conditions are poor: do not use the tiller. ► Stop working and consult a STIHL specialist dealer. ► Operate the tiller alone. ￭ The tiller may cause vibrations when working.
- Page 11 4 Safety Precautions English 4.10 Storing ￭ The hoes continue to turn for a short time when the clutch lever is released. This may result in serious injury to WARNING people. ► Wait until the hoes are no longer turning. ￭...
- Page 12 ► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use the tiller and correctly, components may no longer operate correctly consult a STIHL specialist dealer. and safety devices may be disabled. This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
- Page 13 6 Assembling the Cultivator English ► Push folding retainers (3) through the bores in drive shaft (2) and close the securing clips. Hoes (1) are secured. 6.1.2 Removing the Hoes ► Stop the engine. ► Pull out the folding retainers. ►...
- Page 14 English 6 Assembling the Cultivator ► Insert pin (6) through the front bore. ► Push anti-dust protection (6) downwards so that locating lug is covered. ► Push retaining pin (7) through the bore in pin (6). Pin (6) is secured and front wheel (1) is locked in position. The front wheel must not be dismantled again.
- Page 15 6 Assembling the Cultivator English Attaching the Transport Handle ► Fasten the cables to the handlebar at regular intervals using cable ties (13). ► Secure cables (14) by bending the cable clip (15) on the tiller. ► Hold transport handle (1) against console (2) so the bores align.
- Page 16 English 6 Assembling the Cultivator ► Insert bolt (1) through holders (2), aligning the bores. ► Place washer (3) on bolt (1). ► Screw on nut (4) and tighten. ► Insert bolt (5) through holder (6), aligning the bores. ► Place washer (3) on bolt (5). ►...
- Page 17 6 Assembling the Cultivator English 6.6.2 Attaching the Covers ► Fold cover (1) downwards so that it engages. ► Hook cover (1) onto bracket (2). ► Place cover (3) on the handlebar (4). ► Screw in screws (5). ► Push bracket (2) inwards so that cover (1) can be attached.
- Page 18 English 6 Assembling the Cultivator Attaching the Gear Lever ► Turn the gearbox oil cap anti-clockwise until it can be removed. ► Slide gear lever (3) onto the mount so the bores align. ► Remove the gearbox oil cap. ► Insert bolt (2). ►...
- Page 19 7 Refueling the Tiller English 6.10 Filling the Oil Bath Air Filter The oil bath air filter filters the air taken in by the engine. NOTICE The oil bath air filter does not contain any engine oil on delivery. Starting the engine with no or too little engine oil in the oil bath air filter may damage the tiller.
- Page 20 English 9 Starting and Stopping the Tiller ► Hold handlebar (1) with one hand on handle (2). ► Press lever (3) downwards with the other hand and hold. ► Move handlebar (1) into the desired position. ► Release lever (3). The handlebar is engaged.
- Page 21 9 Starting and Stopping the Tiller English ► Switch off self-propulsion. The drive is disengaged and the drive shaft no longer rotates. ► Set main switch (1) to the I position. ► Set main switch (1) to the 0 position. The engine cuts out.
- Page 22 English 9 Starting and Stopping the Tiller Engaging and Disengaging Self-propulsion 9.4.1 Engage self-propulsion. The clutch lever for self-propulsion is used to engage or disengage the drive shaft when the engine is running. When the clutch lever for self-propulsion is actuated with the hoes attached and gear 1, 2 or R engaged, the tiller moves.
- Page 23 10 Checking the Cultivator English ► Release clutch lever for self-propulsion (1). ► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL specialist The drive is disengaged and the drive shaft does not dealer. rotate. The main switch is defective.
- Page 24 English 11 Working with the Cultivator 11.3 Loosening Firm Soil or Working Soil Additives ► Detach retaining pin (1) and remove pin (2). into Loose Soil ► Place the front wheel in the operating position. ► Start the engine. ► Fold up front wheel (3) so bores (4) align. ►...
- Page 25 12 After Finishing Work English 12 After Finishing Work 12.1 After Finishing Work ► Stop the engine. ► Allow the tiller to cool down. ► If the tiller is wet: allow the tiller to dry. ► Clean the tiller. ► Clean the hoes. 13 Transporting ►...
- Page 26 English 14 Storing ► One person holds the front transport handle using both hands and another person holds the handles using both hands. ► The tiller must be lifted and carried by two people. ► Wear work gloves made from resistant material. ►...
- Page 27 ► Stop the engine. position for longer than it takes to clean it. ► Allow the tiller to cool down. ► Clean the tiller with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent. 16 Maintenance ► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
- Page 28 English 16 Maintenance ► Place the front wheel in the transport position. ► Fasten blade spur at fifth bore. ► Turn the gearbox oil cap anti-clockwise until it can be removed. ► Remove the gearbox oil cap. ► If there is no gearbox oil visible at filler neck (1): ►...
- Page 29 17 Repairing 17.1 Repairing the Cultivator and Blades The cultivator and blades cannot be repaired by the user. ► If the cultivator or blades are damaged: Do not use your cultivator and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. 0478-404-9807-A...
- Page 30 English 18 Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting 18.1 Remedying Tiller Faults Fault Cause Remedy Engine cannot be started. Insufficient fuel in fuel ► Refuel tiller. tank. Main switch set to 0 ► Press main switch. position. Inferior, dirty or old fuel in ►...
- Page 31 ► Replace hoes. Blade spur incorrectly set. ► Adjust blade spur. Blade spur incorrectly set. ► Adjust blade spur. Drive belt worn. ► Consult a STIHL specialist dealer. Loud gearbox noise. Incorrect oil level in ► Check oil level in gearbox.
- Page 32 STIHL accessories. – Displacement: 212 cm³ – Power: 4.4 kW (6.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts – Drive shaft speed in first gear: 80 rpm and accessories. – Drive shaft speed in second gear: 110 rpm Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is unable to –...
- Page 33 The technical documents are stored in the Product Approval department at STIHL Tirol GmbH. 21.1 Disposing of the Tiller The year of manufacture and machine number are indicated Information on disposal is available from a STIHL specialist on the tiller. dealer. Langkampfen, 02.01.2020 ►...
- Page 34 English 23 Safety Information for Tillers 23.2 General Information 23.4 Handling a) Read the instruction manual carefully. Ensure that you are a) Do not run the engine in an enclosed space where familiar with the controls and proper use of the machine. dangerous carbon monoxide may accumulate.
- Page 35 23 Safety Information for Tillers English d) In order to prevent fire hazards, keep the engine and exhaust free from plant trimmings or leaking lubricant. e) In the interests of safety, replace all worn or damaged parts. f) If it is necessary to drain the tank, this must be done out of doors.
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