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8.1 On- / Off switch 
The On-/Off switch (1) is a switch with the 
following functions:
1 Switching on:
The On-/Off switch (1) serves as the main 
switch when starting the engine. The 
engine cannot be started if the On-/Off 
switch (1) is not turned to the I position. 
2 Switching off:
The engine switches off if the On/Off 
switch (1) is turned to the O position. 
8.2 Throttle lever
The engine speed can be controlled via 
the throttle lever.
Engine speed control:
● Move throttle lever (1) when the engine 
is running.
8.3 Drive control lever
The machine has two forward drive 
speeds (slow forward and fast forward) as 
well as reverse drive. They are set via the 
drive control lever. 
Move drive control lever (1) to the left or 
right as appropriate to the required drive.
Drive settings:
Drive control lever in the 0 position: 
This setting is selected when starting the 
engine or when keeping the tiller stationary 
with the engine running.
8. Controls
Engine speed:
Fast
Slow
Symbol Drive
0 Idle speed
1 Slow forward 
drive
2 Fast forward drive
R Reverse drive
Attention!
Select drive settings only when the 
gearbox has come to a standstill 
and the self-propulsion lever is not 
actuated. (Ö 8.4)