14 Storing
► 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 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.
► Empty 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.
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► Detach retaining pin (1) and remove pin (2).
► Remove the blade spur together with
adapter (3).
► Rest the tiller on the handlebar.
16 Maintenance
16.1
Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance intervals are dependent on the
ambient conditions and the working conditions.
STIHL recommends the following maintenance
intervals:
Engine
► Maintain the engine as described in the engine
instruction manual.
Before each use:
► Check the gearbox oil level.
► Check the tyre pressure of the running wheels.
Correct tyre pressure: 2 bar
After the first month or after 20 operating hours:
► Change the gearbox oil.
Every 6 months or after 100 operating hours:
► Change the gearbox oil.
16.2
Lubricating the Gearbox
► Stop the engine.
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
► Place the front wheel in the transport position.
► Set the blade spur to the highest level.
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