Stihl MH 445.1 - Self-Propulsion Levers; Throttle Lever; Controls; Fuel and Engine Oil

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7.13 Routing and installing the
throttle cable
● Observe the installation
instructions. (Ö 7.1)
● Unwind throttle cable (1) and route as
follows:
A Guide the throttle cable along upper
handlebar (2).
B Route the throttle cable under
crossbar (3) of the upper handlebar.
● Insert bolt (T) into bore (4) of the throttle
cable housing. Fit the throttle cable
housing with inserted bolt onto the
upper handlebar from the inside and
hold. Screw on lock nut (U) and tighten
to 7 - 9 Nm.
7.14 Fastening the cables to the
handlebar
● Observe the installation
instructions. (Ö 7.1)
● MH 445:
Fasten drive cable (1) to the right side
of the upper handlebar using a cable
tie (V).
● 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
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).
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. (Ö 11.6)
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.
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.
(Ö 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)
or the self-propulsion lever (reverse).
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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).
8. Controls
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Engine speed:
Fast
Slow
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