16 Power Hoe 6000 Edition 11.98
3. Devices and Operating Elements
STOP position Operating position
Start position
Engine-off-switch
The power hoe is equipped with an elec-
tric off-switch (C/4). On pressing the
switch, the ignition is turned off (engine
is switched off).
Position "I" = Operation
Position "0" = Engine off
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The engine-off-switch also
serves as emengency-off-
switch. Set the switch to “0” for
fast switch-off.
Dead Stop Lever
The power hoe is equipped with a safety
switch (lever C/5). Upon release of the
lever, the ignition system is turned off
(engine is off).
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Stop position: Upon release of the
lever, the ignition system is switched off
(engine is off). Beware – engine keeps
running due to centrifugal mass.
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Start position: For starting the engine
and for short breaks, pull the hand clutch
lever (C/6) and fasten with pawl (C/7).
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Operating position: To operate the
machine press dead stop lever (C/5).
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Do not tie down dead stop lever.
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The dead stop lever also serves
to switch off in an emergency.
Release the dead stop lever for
fast engine switch-off. The lever automati-
cally goes to STOP position.
Clutch
The power hoe is equipped with a multi
plate disk clutch, running in an oil bath.
Clutch is engaged with hand clutch lever
(C/6).
The machine is decoupled when you pull
the hand clutch lever. Now, the engine
stops driving the mower. The pulled hand
clutch lever can be
locked with pawl (C/7).
To avoid clutch slipping
away during operation,
a clutch play of 3–5 mm
is factory-set on the hand lever.
After the first operating hour, the clutch
play has to be checked and, if necessary,
re-adjusted (refer to “Maintenance”).