Scheppach MTP750 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 44

7. Pull strongly on the pull starter (22) and let it wind
back in slowly. Do not let the pull starter (22) snap
back. If necessary, pull the pull starter (22) several
times until the engine starts.
8. Let the engine warm up for a few seconds.
9. Once the engine is running, slowly close the choke
lever (16).
10. Set the required gear using the gear selector lever
(5).
11. Get a good grip on the two handles (2) using both
hands.
12. Set the throttle lever (13) to full throttle (Hare).
13. Push the clutch lever (1) down. The blades are
started as a result and the motor hoe moves for-
ward.
NOTE!
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previ-
ous operation does not normally require the use of the
choke.
10.7 Warm start (Fig. 1)
Warm engine: Do not use the choke (16), make sure
it is closed.
1. Set the throttle lever (13) to half throttle (i.e. half
open position).
2. Set the ON/OFF switch (14) to ON.
3. Open the fuel valve (15).
4. Pull strongly on the pull starter (22) and let it wind
back in slowly. Do not let the pull starter (22) snap
back. If necessary, pull the pull starter (22) several
times until the engine starts.
5. Set the throttle lever (13) to full throttle (Hare).
ATTENTION: Do not tilt the machine excessively! Oil
can leak or get into the carburettor, combustion cham-
ber etc. and damage the machine!
Exceptions are oil changes or maintenance work! If the
machine has to be tilted for maintenance, cleaning or
repair work, it must always be tilted so that the spark
plug points upwards.
10.8 Switching off (fig. 1)
1. Release the clutch lever (1) to stop the blades and
the drive.
2. Set the throttle lever (13) to half throttle (i.e. half
open position).
3. Set the ON/OFF switch (14) to OFF.
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11. Soil cultivation
m Attention! Only guide the machine at walking pace.
Take particular care when reversing the machine or
pulling it towards you.
11.1 Soil tilling
Tilling involves turning over and digging up soil and
preparing it for the seedbed.
The optimum working depth is between 100 mm and
150 mm. A petrol motor hoe also removes unwanted
plants from the soil.
The decomposition of these plant components enrich-
es the soil.
Soil that is too dry and decays to dust and thus does not
absorb water should not be tilled.
- For this reason, water for a few days before tilling.
Soil that is too wet produces undesirable lumps when
tilling.
• For this reason, wait a day or two after heavy rainfall
to allow the soil to dry out.
• A properly tilled area that is used immediately after
tilling promotes plant growth because moisture is
retained in the soil.
• The actual working depth is determined by the soil
type and working conditions. For certain soils, one
pass is sufficient to achieve the desired depth. With
other soils, the desired depth is only achieved after
two or three passes. In this case, the depth setting
should be lowered again before each pass. The
passes should be carried out alternately lengthwise
and widthwise.
• Do not try to work the soil too deep in the first pass. If
the machine jumps or jerks, the unit should be driven
over the ground a little faster.
• If the petrol motor hoe stops and digs in one place,
move the handlebar back and forth until the machine
moves forward again.
• Excavated stones should be removed.
m WARNING! If you should encounter a foreign object,
the machine must be stopped immediately, the spark
plug cap removed and the petrol motor hoe checked for
any damage. Do not restart the machine until you are
sure that everything is working properly.
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