Stihl MH 710.0 User manual
Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 3
4 Safety Precautions......................................4
5 Preparing Cultivator for Operation.............. 9
6 Assembling the Cultivator........................... 9
7 Refueling the Tiller....................................14
8 Adjusting the Tiller for the User.................15
9 Starting and Stopping the Tiller.................15
10 Checking the Cultivator.............................17
11 Working with the Cultivator....................... 18
12 After Finishing Work..................................19
13 Transporting..............................................20
14 Storing.......................................................20
15 Cleaning....................................................20
16 Maintenance............................................. 21
17 Repairing...................................................22
18 Troubleshooting........................................ 22
19 Specifications............................................23
20 Spare Parts and Accessories....................23
21 Disposal.................................................... 24
22 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 24
23 Safety Information for Tillers.....................24
1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our
customers’ requirements. The products are
designed for reliability even under extreme con‐
ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.
Our dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service
support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐
tainable and responsible handling of natural
resources. This user manual is intended to help
you use your STIHL product safely and in an
environmentally friendly manner over a long
service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope
you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Applicable Documents
Local safety regulations apply.
► In addition to this instruction manual, read,
understand and keep the following documents:
–STIHL EHC 700 engine instruction manual
2.2 Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks which result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
WARNING
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
NOTICE
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by tak‐
ing the precautions mentioned.
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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3 Overview
3.1 Tiller
1 Throttle lever
The throttle lever is used to adjust the engine
speed.
2 Gear lever
The gear lever is used to set the gears.
3 Handlebar
The handlebar is used to hold, guide and
transport the tiller.
4 Cover
The cover protects the engine.
5 Oil bath air filter
The oil bath air filter filters the air taken in by
the engine.
6 Headlamp
The headlamp illuminates the working area.
7 Starter handle
The starter handle is used to start the engine.
8 Transport handle
The transport handle is used to carry the tiller.
9 Hoe
The hoes till the ground.
10 Front wheel
The front wheel is used to transport the tiller.
11 Gearbox housing
The gearbox housing covers the gearbox.
12 Engine oil cap
The engine oil cap seals the opening for add‐
ing engine oil.
13 Folding retainer
The folding retainer secures the hoe.
14 Blade spur
The blade spur is used to regulate the work‐
ing speed and working depth.
15 Gearbox oil cap
The gearbox oil cap seals the opening for
adding gearbox oil.
16 Clutch lever for self-propulsion
The clutch lever for self-propulsion engages
and disengages the drive shaft.
17 Clutch lever for lateral adjustment
The clutch lever for lateral adjustment is used
to adjust the handlebar laterally.
18 Handle
The handles are used to operate, hold and
guide the tiller.
19 Main switch
The main switch is used to start and stop the
engine.
20 Light switch
The light switch is used to switch the head‐
lamp on and off.
21 Lever
The lever is used to set the handlebar height.
22 Clutch lever for reverse gear
The clutch lever for reverse gear engages
and disengages the drive shaft.
23 Fuel tank cap
The fuel tank cap seals the opening for add‐
ing petrol.
24 Guard
The guard protects the user from objects
thrown up by the machine and from contact
with the hoes.
25 Cover
The cover protects the PTO.
26 Blade spur fastening
The blade spur fastening consists of a pin
and retaining pin and secures the blade spur.
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27 Screw plug
The screw plug seals the opening for draining
the gearbox oil.
28 Spark plug
The spark plug ignites the fuel in the engine.
29 Spark plug socket
The spark plug socket connects the ignition
lead to the spark plug.
30 Running wheel
The running wheels are used to transport the
tiller.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.2 Symbols
The symbols can be on the tiller and have the
following meaning:
L
W
A
Guaranteed sound power level
in accordance with Directive
2000/14/EC in dB(A) for the
purpose of comparing the
sound emissions of products.
Do not dispose of the product
with domestic waste.
Indicates the position of the
main switch.
This symbol indicates the nomi‐
nal speed of the PTO.
If the clutch lever for self-pro‐
pulsion is pressed: self-propul‐
sion is engaged.
If the clutch lever for self-pro‐
pulsion is not pressed: self-pro‐
pulsion is disengaged.
If the clutch lever for reverse
gear is pressed: reverse gear is
engaged.
If the clutch lever for reverse
gear is not pressed: reverse
gear is disengaged.
Indicates the engaged gear.
If the clutch lever for lateral
adjustment is pressed: the han‐
dlebar can be adjusted later‐
ally.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
The warning symbols on the tiller have the fol‐
lowing meaning:
Follow the safety instructions and their
measures.
Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
Observe the safety instructions on
high-velocity objects and their meas‐
ures.
Maintain a safety distance.
Do not touch turning hoes.
Detach the spark plug socket during
transport, storage, maintenance or
repair.
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Wear hearing protection.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL MH 710.0 tiller is used to loosen and
till soil, work in soil additives and make furrows.
The working width formed by the hoes must not
exceed 98 cm.
WARNING
■ Failure to use the tiller as intended may result
in serious or fatal injury to people and damage
to property.
►Use the tiller as described in this instruction
manual and in the engine instruction man‐
ual.
4.3 Requirements for the User
WARNING
■Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evalu‐
ate the dangers posed by the tiller. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to the user or
other people.
► Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
► If passing on the tiller to another person:
provide them with the tiller and engine
instruction manuals also.
►Make sure that the user meets the following
conditions:
–The user is rested.
–The user is physically, sensorily and
mentally capable of operating the tiller
and working with it. If the user is physi‐
cally, sensorily or mentally impaired, the
machine must only be used under
supervision or following instruction by a
responsible person.
–The user can recognise and evaluate
the dangers posed by the tiller.
–The user is aware that they are respon‐
sible for accidents and damage.
–The user is of legal age or the user is
being trained under supervision in a
profession in accordance with national
regulations.
–The user has received instruction from a
STIHL specialist dealer or a competent
person before using the tiller for the first
time.
–The user is not impaired by alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Long hair may be pulled into the tiller when
working. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
►Tie back long hair to ensure that it cannot
be pulled into the tiller.
■ Objects may be thrown up at high velocity
while working. This may result in injury to the
user.
►Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses are tested in accordance
with EN 166 or national regulations and
available commercially with the correspond‐
ing marking.
►Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ Noise is produced while working. Noise may
damage the hearing.
► Wear hearing protection.
■ Dust may be stirred up while working. Breath‐
ing in dust may be harmful to health and
cause allergic reactions.
►If dust is stirred up: wear a dust mask.
■ Unsuitable clothing may get caught in wood,
brambles and in the tiller. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
►Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewellery.
■ The user may come into contact with the hoes
while working. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
►Wear protective boots with steel caps.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant
material.
■ The user may come into contact with the hoes
during cleaning or maintenance. This may
result in injury to the user.
►Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
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■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
►Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
WARNING
■ Bystanding people, children and animals can‐
not recognise or evaluate the dangers posed
by the tiller and high-velocity objects. This may
result in serious injury to bystanding people,
children and animals and damage to property.
► Keep bystanding people, children
and animals out of the work area.
► Maintain a distance from objects.
► Do not leave the tiller unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the tiller.
■ Hot exhaust gases are emitted from the muf‐
fler when the engine is running. Hot exhaust
gases may ignite easily inflammable materials
and cause fires.
►Keep the exhaust gas flow away from easily
inflammable materials.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Tiller
The tiller is in safe condition when the following
conditions are met:
–The tiller is not damaged.
–The hoes or running wheels are installed in
pairs.
–There is no petrol leaking from the tiller.
–The fuel tank cap is closed.
–There is no engine oil leaking from the tiller.
–The engine oil cap is closed.
–The oil bath air filter is sealed.
–There is no gearbox oil leaking from the gear‐
box housing.
–The gearbox oil cap is closed.
–The screw plug is closed.
–The tiller is clean.
–The controls are working and have not been
modified.
–The hoes or running wheels are correctly
attached.
–Genuine STIHL accessories for this tiller are
attached.
–The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly, safety devices may
be disabled and fuel may leak. This may result
in serious or fatal injury to people.
►Use an undamaged tiller.
► If there is petrol leaking from the tiller: do
not use the tiller and consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
►Close the fuel tank cap.
► If there is engine oil leaking from the tiller:
do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
►Close the engine oil cap.
► If there is gearbox oil leaking from the tiller:
do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
►Close the gearbox oil cap.
► The screw plug is tightened securely.
► If the tiller is dirty: clean the tiller.
► Do not modify the tiller. Exception: attach‐
ing hoes, front wheel or running wheels.
► If the controls are not working: do not use
the tiller.
► Attach genuine STIHL accessories for this
tiller.
► Attach hoes, front wheel and running
wheels as described in this instruction man‐
ual.
►Attach accessories as described in this
instruction manual or in the instruction man‐
ual for the accessories.
►Do not insert objects into the apertures in
the tiller.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
4.6.2 Rotor Blades
The blades are in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
–The blades are not damaged.
–The blades are not deformed.
–The blades are properly mounted.
WARNING
■The user can lose control of the cultivator if it
is not in a safe condition. This can result in
serious injuries.
►Work with undamaged rotor blades.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
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4.7 Fuel and Refuelling
WARNING
■The fuel used for this tiller is petrol. Petrol is
extremely inflammable. If petrol comes into
contact with an open flame or hot objects, it
may cause fires or explosions. This may result
in serious or fatal injury to people and damage
to property.
►Protect petrol from heat and fire.
► Do not spill petrol.
► If petrol is spilled: wipe up the petrol with a
cloth and wait until all parts of the tiller are
dry before attempting to start the engine.
►Do not smoke.
► Do not refuel in the vicinity of flames.
► Before refuelling, stop the engine and allow
it to cool.
► If the tank needs to be emptied: do this out
of doors.
► Start the engine at least 3 m away from the
refuelling site.
► Never store the tiller with petrol in the tank
inside a building.
■ Breathing in petrol fumes may result in poison‐
ing.
► Do not breathe in petrol fumes.
► Refuel in a well-ventilated place.
■ The tiller warms up while working. The petrol
expands and overpressure may occur in the
fuel tank. Petrol may gush out when the fuel
tank cap is opened. The gushing petrol may
ignite. This may result in serious injury to the
user.
►Allow the tiller to cool down before opening
the fuel tank cap.
■ Clothing that comes into contact with petrol is
highly inflammable. This may result in serious
or fatal injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
►If clothing comes into contact with petrol:
change clothing.
■ Petrol poses a risk to the environment.
► Do not spill petrol.
► Dispose of petrol in accordance with regula‐
tions and in an environmentally acceptable
way.
■If petrol comes in contact with the skin or
eyes, this may cause irritation.
► Avoid contact with petrol.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash
the affected areas with plenty of soap and
water.
►In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse
the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
■Overflowed petrol may ignite. This may result
in serious or fatal injury to people and damage
to property.
►Clean any surfaces contaminated with pet‐
rol.
► Avoid attempts at starting until the petrol
fumes have dispersed.
■ The tiller's ignition system generates sparks.
Sparks may escape and cause fires and
explosions in highly inflammable or explosive
environments. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
►Use the spark plugs described in the engine
instruction manual.
► Screw in the spark plug and tighten firmly.
► Press on the spark plug socket firmly.
■ The tiller may be damaged if it is refuelled with
petrol that is not suitable for the engine.
► Use fresh, good quality unleaded petrol.
► Observe the specifications in the engine
instruction manual.
4.8 Working
WARNING
■The user may lose control of the tiller if they
do not start the engine correctly. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
►Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. The user
may lose control of the tiller, trip, fall and be
seriously injured.
►Work calmly and carefully.
► If the light and visibility conditions are poor:
do not use the tiller.
► Operate the tiller alone.
► Guide the hoes close to the ground.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the tiller.
► If working on stony or hard ground: do not
work at full throttle.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain
balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If working on a slope: work across the
slope.
► Do not work on slopes with an inclination
greater than 15° (26.8%).
■ Exhaust fumes are produced when the engine
is running. Breathing in exhaust fumes may
result in poisoning.
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► Do not breathe in exhaust fumes.
► Use the tiller in a well ventilated place.
► If nausea, headaches, vision problems,
hearing problems or dizziness occur: stop
working and consult a doctor.
■If the user is wearing hearing protection and
the engine is running, their perception and
assessment of noise may be limited.
►Work calmly and carefully.
■ The turning hoes may cut the user. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch turning hoes.
■ The tiller may be damaged if the hoes are
blocked by an object and throttle is applied.
► Stop the engine. Only then remove the
object.
■ If the tiller is tilted forwards, oil can run out of
the engine and pose a risk to the environment.
► Do not tilt the tiller forwards.
■ Coming into contact with the rotating PTO may
result in serious injury to the user.
► Stop the engine before removing or
attaching the cover.
► Do not touch a rotating PTO.
■ If the tiller changes or starts to behave differ‐
ently when working, it may not be in safe con‐
dition. This may result in serious injury to peo‐
ple and damage to property.
►Stop working and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
■ The tiller may cause vibrations when working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
consult a doctor.
■ The hoes continue to turn for a short time
when the clutch lever is released. This may
result in serious injury to people.
►Wait until the hoes are no longer turning.
DANGER
■If working near live wires, the hoes may come
into contact with the live wires and damage
them. This may result in serious or fatal injury
to the user.
►Do not work near live wires.
4.9 Transporting
WARNING
■The gearbox housing may become hot when
working. This may result in the user burning
themselves.
►Do not touch the hot gearbox housing.
■ The tiller may tip over or move during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
►Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Secure the tiller with lashing straps, belts or
a net so it cannot tip over and move.
■ The muffler and engine may be hot after the
engine has been running. This may result in
the user burning themselves.
►Tilt and push the tiller towards the user.
■ The tiller is heavy. Attempting to carry the tiller
without assistance may result in injury to the
user.
►Wear gloves.
► The tiller must be carried by two people.
4.10 Storing
WARNING
■Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a cultivator and can be seri‐
ously injured.
►Shut off the engine.
► Store the cultivator out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the cultivator and metal components. This
can damage the cultivator.
►Store your cultivator in a clean and dry con‐
dition.
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■The hoes may unintentionally start to rotate if
the engine is running during cleaning, mainte‐
nance or repair. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
►Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
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■ The muffler and engine may be hot after the
engine has been running. This may result in
people burning themselves.
►Wait until the muffler and engine have
cooled down.
■ The gearbox housing may become hot when
working. This may result in the user burning
themselves.
►Do not touch the hot gearbox housing.
■ Abrasive cleaning agents or using a water jet
or sharp objects for cleaning may result in
damage to the tiller or hoes. If the tiller or hoes
are not cleaned correctly, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serious
injury to people.
►Clean the tiller and hoes as described in
this instruction manual.
■ If the tiller or hoes are not maintained or
repaired as described in this instruction man‐
ual, components may no longer operate cor‐
rectly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people.
►Maintain or repair the tiller and hoes as
described in this instruction manual.
■ The user may cut themselves on sharp cutting
edges during hoe cleaning. This may result in
injury to the user.
►Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
5 Preparing Cultivator for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Tiller for Opera‐
tion
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
–Tiller, 4.6.1
–Hoes, 4.6.2
►Clean the tiller, 15.1
►Attach the hoes, 6.1.1
►Attach the front wheel, 6.3.1
►Attach the blade spur, 6.4
►Attach the handlebar, 6.5
►Attach the cables, 6.6
►Attach the transport handle, 6.7
►Attach the guard and covers, 6.8
►Add gearbox oil, 6.9
►Check the gearbox oil level, 16.3
►Add engine oil, 6.10
►Fill the oil bath air filter, 6.11
►Refuel the tiller, 7.1
►Adjust the handlebar for the user, 8
►Check the controls, 10.1
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the tiller and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
6 Assembling the Cultivator
6.1 Fitting and Removing the
Blades
6.1.1 Attaching the Hoes
► Stop the engine.
► Fit covers (1) and couplers (2) on drive
shaft (3).
► Tighten locking screws (4).
► Push hoes (5) onto drive shaft (3) so the bores
align.
► Push folding retainers (6) through the bores in
drive shaft (2) and close the securing clips.
Hoes (5) are secured.
6.1.2 Removing the Hoes
► Stop the engine.
► Pull out the folding retainers.
► Remove the hoes.
► Push the folding retainers through the bores in
the drive shaft.
The folding retainers are kept in place.
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6.2 Attaching and Removing the
Running Wheels
6.2.1 Attaching the Running Wheels
► Stop the engine.
► Place axle mount (1) on rubber tyre (2) so the
bores align.
► Insert bolts (3).
► Place washers (4) and spring washers (5) on
bolts (3).
► Screw on nuts (6) and tighten firmly.
► Push running wheels (7) onto drive shaft (8)
so the bores align.
► Push folding retainers (9) through the bores in
drive shaft (8) and close the securing clips.
Running wheels (7) are secured.
6.2.2 Removing the Running Wheels
► Stop the engine.
► Pull out the folding retainers.
► Remove the running wheels.
► Push the folding retainers through the bores in
the drive shaft.
The folding retainers are kept in place.
6.3 Fitting and Removing the
Wheels
6.3.1 Attaching the Front Wheel
NOTICE
■ The front wheel is only used for transport and
must be removed again for working.
► Stop the engine.
► Slide front wheel (1) into frame (2) so the
bores align.
► Insert pin (3) through the bore.
► Push retaining pin (4) through the bore in
pin (3).
Pin (3) is secured and front wheel (1) is locked
in position.
6.3.2 Removing the Front Wheel
► Stop the engine.
► Detach retaining pin (4) and remove pin (3).
► Pull front wheel (1) out of frame (2).
► Push pin (3) through the bore in front
wheel (1) and secure using retaining pin (4).
Pin (3) and retaining pin (4) are secured.
► Store the front wheel safely.
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6.4 Attaching the Blade Spur
Assembling the blade spur
► Screw nuts (1) onto bolts (2) and screw into
the bores in adapter (3).
► Fit blade spur (4) into adapter (3) from below
so the bore on adapter (3) aligns with the low‐
ermost bore on blade spur (4).
► Insert pin (5).
► Push retaining pin (6) through the bore in
pin (5).
► Screw nuts (7) onto bolts (8) and screw into
the bores in adapter (3).
The blade spur is secured.
Attaching the blade spur
► Insert the adapter with attached blade spur (9)
into mount (10) on the tiller.
► Insert pin (11).
► Push retaining pin (12) through the bore in
pin (11).
► Install screws (2) and tighten firmly.
The blade spur is secured.
6.5 Attaching the Handlebar
► Fit lower handlebar (1) onto mount (2) and
align locating lug (3) with centre position (4).
► Screw pin (5) into locating lug (3) and tighten.
► Screw in bolt (6).
Lower handlebar (1) is locked in place.
► Press lever (7) downwards and hold.
► Insert upper handlebar (8).
► Release lever (7) and allow upper handle‐
bar (8) to engage at centre detent (9).
Upper handlebar (8) is locked in place.
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► Insert screw clamp (10) through lower handle‐
bar (1).
► Fit washers (11) and screw on nuts (12).
► Tighten nuts (12) so upper handlebar (8) can
be adjusted when opening lever (7).
► Insert cables and wiring harness (13) in
clip (14).
► Fasten the cables to the handlebar at regular
intervals using cable ties (15).
6.6 Attaching the Cables
Attaching the self-propulsion cable
► Insert self-propulsion cable (1) through
lever (2).
► Fit washer (3).
► Screw on nut (4).
► Attach spring (5) to holder (6).
Attaching the reverse gear cable
► Attach reverse gear cable (7) to holder (8) and
holder (9).
Securing the throttle cable
► Secure throttle cable (10) using cable clip (11).
Securing the cable
► Secure cable (12) using cable clip (13).
► Secure cable conduit (14) with cable clip (15).
6.7 Attaching the Transport Handle
► Unscrew nuts (1) and remove washers (2) and
bolts (3).
► Discard nuts (1) and bolts (3).
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Reuse washers (2) when attaching the transport
handle.
► Hold transport handle (4) against bracket (5)
so the front bores align.
► Insert bolts (6).
► Fit washers (2).
► Tighten nuts (7) to 35 Nm to 40 Nm.
Transport handle (4) is locked in place.
6.8 Attaching the Guard and Cov‐
ers
6.8.1 Attaching the Guard
► Position holders (1) so the bores align.
► Place washers (2) on bolts (3) and screw in.
► Position holder (4) so the bores align.
► Install washers (5) and bolts (6).
► Place washers (7) on bolts (6).
► Screw on nuts (8) and tighten firmly.
► Insert bolts (9) through guard plate (10).
► Place washers (11) on bolts (9).
► Screw on nuts (12) and tighten firmly.
6.8.2 Attaching the Covers
► Fit front cover (1).
► Connect light cable connectors (2 and 3).
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► Close cover (1).
► Place cover (4) on the handlebar.
► Screw in screws (5).
6.9 Topping Up the Gearbox Oil
The gearbox oil lubricates and cools the tiller
gearbox.
NOTICE
■ The tiller does not contain any gearbox oil on
delivery. Starting the engine with no or too lit‐
tle gearbox oil may damage the tiller.
►Check the gearbox oil level before starting
and if necessary top up.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
► Attach the front wheel.
► Set the blade spur to the highest level.
► Clean the area around the gearbox oil cap
with a damp cloth.
► Turn the gearbox oil cap anti-clockwise until it
can be removed.
► Remove the gearbox oil cap.
► Add 2.3 l of SAE10W30 gearbox oil without
spilling any.
► Place the gearbox oil cap on the filler neck.
► Turn the gearbox oil cap clockwise and tighten
firmly by hand.
The filler neck is sealed.
6.10 Topping Up the Engine Oil
The engine oil lubricates and cools the engine.
The engine oil specification and capacity can be
found in the engine instruction manual.
NOTICE
■ The tiller does not contain any engine oil on
delivery. Starting the engine with no or too lit‐
tle engine oil may damage the tiller.
►Always check the engine oil level before
starting and if necessary top up.
► Add the engine oil as described in the engine
instruction manual.
6.11 Filling the Oil Bath Air Filter
The oil bath air filter filters the air taken in by the
engine.
NOTICE
■ The oil bath air filter does not contain any
engine oil on delivery. Starting the engine with
no or too little engine oil in the oil bath air filter
may damage the tiller.
►Always check the engine oil level in the oil
bath air filter before starting and if neces‐
sary top up.
The engine oil specification and capacity can be
found in the engine instruction manual.
7 Refueling the Tiller
7.1 Refuelling the Tiller
NOTICE
■ The tiller may be damaged if the correct fuel is
not used.
► Observe the specifications in the engine
instruction manual.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
► Open the cover.
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► Clean the area around the fuel tank cap with a
damp cloth.
► Turn the fuel tank cap anti-clockwise until it
can be removed.
► Remove the fuel tank cap.
► Add fuel without spilling any and stop at least
15 mm short of the fuel tank brim.
► Place the fuel tank cap on the fuel tank.
► Turn the fuel tank cap clockwise and tighten
firmly by hand.
► Close the cover.
The fuel tank is sealed.
8 Adjusting the Tiller for the
User
8.1 Adjusting the Handlebar Height
The handlebar can be adjusted to five different
height settings.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
► Hold handlebar (1) with one hand on han‐
dle (2).
► Press lever (3) downwards with the other hand
and hold.
► Move handlebar (1) into the desired position.
► Release lever (3).
The handlebar is engaged.
8.2 Adjusting the Handlebar Later‐
ally
The handlebar can be adjusted laterally to the
left or right.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
► Press lock (1) downwards to the stop and
hold.
► Press clutch lever for lateral adjustment (2)
upwards to the stop and hold.
► Release lock (1).
► Hold handlebar (3) with the other hand on
handle (4).
► Move handlebar (3) into the desired posi‐
tion (L, R).
► Release clutch lever for lateral adjustment (2).
The handlebar is engaged.
9 Starting and Stopping the
Tiller
9.1 Starting and Stopping the
Engine
9.1.1 Starting the Engine
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
► Set idle.
► Set main switch (1) to the I position.
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► 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/R = Idle/reverse gear
–Idle is used to start the engine or to keep
the tiller stationary with the engine running.
–Reverse gear is used to free the hoes or to
position the tiller.
–1 = Slow forward gear
–Slow forward gear is selected when loosen‐
ing 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.
► Move gear lever (1) to the desired position.
NOTICE
■ Set idle for starting the engine and during work
breaks.
9.3 Adjusting the Engine Speed
The engine speed can be regulated using the
throttle lever.
► Start the engine.
► Adjust the engine speed using throttle
lever (1).
9.4 Engaging and Disengaging
Self-propulsion
9.4.1 Engaging Self-propulsion
The clutch lever for self-propulsion is used to
engage or disengage the drive shaft when the
engine is running.
Self-propulsion forwards
When the clutch lever for self-propulsion is actu‐
ated and with the hoes or running wheels
attached and gears 1 or 2 engaged, the tiller
moves forwards.
► Start the engine.
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► Press lock (1) downwards to the stop and
hold.
► Press clutch lever for self-propulsion (2)
upwards to the stop and hold.
► Release lock (1).
The drive is engaged and the drive shaft
rotates. The tiller moves forwards.
Self-propulsion rearwards
When the clutch lever for reverse gear is actu‐
ated followed by the clutch lever for self-propul‐
sion and with the hoes or running wheels
attached and gear 0/R engaged, the tiller rever‐
ses.
► Start the engine.
► Press lock (3) downwards to the stop and
hold.
► Press clutch lever for reverse gear (4)
upwards to the stop and hold.
► Release lock (3).
► Engage self-propulsion using clutch lever for
self-propulsion (2).
The drive is engaged and the drive shaft
rotates. The tiller reverses.
9.4.2 Disengaging Self-propulsion
► Release control lever for self-propulsion (1).
The drive is disengaged and the drive shaft
does not rotate.
10 Checking the Cultivator
10.1 Checking the Controls
Lock
► Stop the engine.
► Try to press the clutch lever without pressing
the lock.
► If the clutch lever can be pressed: do not use
the tiller and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The lock is defective.
► Press the lock and hold.
► Press the clutch lever.
► Release the clutch lever and lock.
► If the clutch lever or lock is stiff or does not
spring back into the initial position: do not use
the tiller and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The clutch lever or lock is defective.
► Check all clutch lever locks in the same way.
Clutch lever for self-propulsion
► Start the engine.
► Set gear 1 or 2.
► Engage self-propulsion.
The drive is engaged and the drive shaft
rotates.
► If self-propulsion does not engage:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The clutch lever for self-propulsion is defec‐
tive.
Clutch lever for reverse gear
► Start the engine.
► Set gear 0/R.
► Unlock the clutch lever for reverse gear, press
upwards and hold.
► Engage self-propulsion.
The drive is engaged and the drive shaft
rotates.
► If the tiller does not reverse:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The clutch lever for reverse gear is defec‐
tive.
Clutch lever for lateral adjustment
► Unlock the clutch lever for lateral adjustment,
press upwards and hold.
The handlebar can be adjusted laterally.
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► If the handlebar cannot be adjusted:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The clutch lever for lateral adjustment or
cable is defective.
Main switch
► Start the engine.
► Set the main switch to the 0 position.
The engine cuts out.
► If the engine does not cut out:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The main switch is defective.
Throttle lever
► Start the engine.
► Move the throttle lever.
The engine speed changes.
► If the engine speed does not change:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The throttle lever is defective.
Gear lever
► Engage gear 0/R, 1 and 2.
► If one of the gears cannot be engaged:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The gear lever is defective.
Light switch
► Start the engine.
► Press the On switch.
The headlamp comes on.
► Press the Off switch.
The headlamp goes off.
► If the headlamp does not come on:
► Check whether the headlamp is defective.
► If the headlamp is not working:
► Do not use the tiller and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The light switch is defective.
11 Working with the Cultivator
11.1 Removing the Front Wheel
► Remove the front wheel before starting work,
6.3.2.
11.2 Adjusting the Blade Spur
The blade spur can be adjusted in eight stages.
► Loosen bolts (1).
► Detach retaining pin (2) and remove pin (3).
► Move blade spur (4) into the desired position.
► Insert pin (3).
► Push retaining pin (2) through the bore in
pin (3).
► Tighten bolts (1) firmly.
11.3 Using the PTO Drive
► Stop the engine.
► Unscrew screws (1).
► Remove cover (2).
Switching the PTO drive on
WARNING
■ The engine is running if the PTO drive is in
use. If a gear is engaged, the tiller may start
moving uncontrollably. This may result in seri‐
ous injury to people or the tiller running them
over.
►Do not press the clutch lever for reverse
gear.
► Do not engage gears 1 and 2.
► Start the engine.
► Set the gear lever to position 0/R.
► Unlock, press and hold the clutch lever for
self-propulsion.
► Adjust the engine speed using the throttle
lever.
The PTO rotates at the set speed.
Switching the PTO drive off
► Release the clutch lever for self-propulsion.
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► If the PTO drive is no longer needed:
► Stop the engine.
► Attach the cover.
11.4 Switching the Headlamp On
and Off
► Press switch (1) on light switch (2).
The headlamp comes on.
► Press switch (3) on light switch (2).
The headlamp is switched off.
11.5 Holding and Guiding the Tiller
► Hold the tiller with both hands on handles (1)
so the thumbs enclose the handles.
11.6 Loosening Firm Soil or Working
Soil Additives into Loose Soil
► Remove the front wheel.
► Start the engine.
► Guide the tiller forwards and regulate the
working speed and working depth using the
blade spur.
► Move forwards slowly and in a controlled man‐
ner.
► If the hoes become blocked:
► Engage gear 0/R.
► Guide the tiller backwards slowly until the
hoes free themselves.
► Set the gear.
► Move forwards slowly and in a controlled
manner.
11.7 Tilling Loose Soil
► Remove the front wheel.
► Start the engine.
► Guide the tiller forwards and regulate the
working speed and working depth using the
blade spur.
► Move forwards slowly and in a controlled man‐
ner.
11.8 Making Furrows
► Remove the front wheel.
► Start the engine.
► Guide the tiller forwards and regulate the
working speed and working depth using the
blade spur.
► Move forwards slowly and in a controlled man‐
ner.
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12.1 After Finishing Work
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the tiller to cool down.
► Attach the front wheel.
► If the tiller is wet: allow the tiller to dry.
► Clean the tiller.
► Clean the hoes.
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13 Transporting
13.1 Transporting the Tiller
► Stop the engine.
► If the tiller is being transported using the front
wheel:
► Attach the front wheel.
► Hold the tiller by both handles and lift so it is
resting on the front wheel.
► Push or pull the tiller slowly.
► If the tiller is being transported using the run‐
ning wheels:
► Attach the front wheel.
► Attach the running wheels.
► Start the engine.
► Set the gear.
► Engage self-propulsion.
► Hold and steer the tiller by both handles.
► If the tiller is being carried:
► One person holds the front transport handle
using both hands and another person holds
the handles using both hands.
► The tiller must be lifted and carried by two
people.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
► If the tiller is being transported in a vehicle:
► Secure the tiller so it does not tip over and
cannot move.
14 Storing
14.1 Storing the Tiller
► Stop the engine.
► Store the tiller in accordance with the following
conditions:
–The tiller is on a level surface resting on the
front wheel, hoes and blade spur.
–The tiller cannot tip over and cannot move.
–The tiller is out of reach of children.
–The tiller is clean and dry.
► If the tiller is to be stored for more than three
months:
► Remove the hoes.
► Open the fuel tank cap.
► Drain the fuel tank.
► Seal the fuel tank.
► Have the fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
► Start the engine and leave it idling until it
cuts out.
15 Cleaning
15.1 Cleaning the Tiller
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the tiller to cool down.
► Clean the tiller with a damp cloth or STIHL
resin solvent.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Spray the drive shaft with STIHL multispray.
15.2 Cleaning the Hoes
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the tiller to cool down.
► Set the handlebar to the lowest level.
► Detach retaining pin (1) and remove pin (2).
► Remove the blade spur together with
adapter (3).
► Rest the tiller on the handlebar.
► Clean the hoes with a water jet or with a high-
pressure cleaner.
NOTICE
■ Direct the water jet only at the hoes. When
using a high-pressure cleaner, maintain a dis‐
tance of at least 1 m.
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