Stihl MH 600.1 - Stopping the Engine; Setting the Gear

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English 9 Starting and Stopping the Tiller
► Set main switch (1) to the I position.
► Slowly pull out starter handle (2) to the point of noticeable
resistance.
► Keep quickly pulling out and returning starter handle (2)
until the engine is running.
► If the engine does not start: see the engine instruction
manual.
9.1.2 Stopping the Engine
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
► Switch off self-propulsion.
The drive is disengaged and the drive shaft no longer
rotates.
► Set main switch (1) to the 0 position.
The engine cuts out.
9.2 Setting the Gear
Four gears can be set.
–0 = Idle
– Idle is used to start the engine or to keep the tiller
stationary with the engine running.
– 1 = Slow forward gear
– Slow forward gear is selected when loosening firm soil
or when making furrows.
– 2 = Fast forward gear
– Fast forward gear is selected when working soil
additives into loose soil or when tilling loose soil.
– R = Reverse gear
– Reverse gear is used to free the hoes or to position the
tiller.