26 Power Hoe 6000 Edition 11.98
4. Commissioning and Operation
Hoeing
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Start the engine as described in “Start-
ing the Engine”.
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Pull hand clutch lever (C/5).
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Select proper speed with gear shift
lever (A/3).
For heavier soil and coarse tilling:
– select slow speed “I”.
For lighter soil and medium tilling:
– select medium speed “II”.
For sandy soil and fine tilling:
– select fast speed “III”.
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Slowly release hand clutch lever while
pressing the throttle – the power hoe
moves forward and hoeing tools start
working.
End of Hoeing
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Move speed control lever to idling po-
sition.
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Pull hand clutch lever and hold.
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Move gear shift lever to position “0”
(neutral).
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Before you actuate the shift
lever, pull hand clutch lever
to stop. Only move the shift le-
ver with your hands.
Change of work-site
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Turn off the engine.
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Pull hand clutch lever.
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Turn off hoeing drive (B/19) (position
“0”).
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If present, fold front support wheel into
travel direction.
Hazardous area
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Staying in the hazardous area
of the power hoe is not per-
mitted when the power hoe is
being started or in operation.
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Never leave the operator’s
position at the steering han-
dle while the machine is at
work.
During all operation with the power
hoe, especially when turning, the
operator must keep at a safe distance
as defined by the steering handle.
Do not clean hoeing tools with the en-
gine running. Switch off the engine
and remove spark plug connector.
If clogging occurs, turn off the engine
and clean the attachment with an ap-
propriate tool (wooden stick).
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Hazardous area