Jonsered LT2218A manual Before Starting the Engine, To Operate on Hills, Check Engine OIL Level

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OPERATION

USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -

Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area.

•Depress brake pedal all the way down.

•With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.

•Look down and behind before and while backing.

•Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start movement.

•When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal.

•Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set- ting.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 13)

Whenpushingortowingyourtractor,besuretodisengagetrans- missionbyplacingfreewheelcontrolinfreewheeling position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control.

•Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

TRANSMISSION ENGAGED

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED

Fig. 13

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac- tor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Pull up and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Rein- sert the dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP ENSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

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Contents LT2218A Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceIV. Towing Table of Contents Steering Wheel Unassembled PartsSeat Slope SheetTools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Tire Pressure To Check Battery See FigCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsChecklist Operation Throttle Control Used to control engine speed Know Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorStopping See Fig To USE Throttle Control D See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig To Stop Mower BladesTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTowing Carts and Other Attachments Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission To Start Engine See FigAutomatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips General Recommendations MaintenanceTractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Transaxle MaintenanceTransaxle Pump Fluid BeltsClean AIR Screen CleaningAIR Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Raise attachment lift lever to highest position To Level Mower Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentReplacing Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTransmission Other StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points With attachment clutch Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationService Notes Service Notes Jonsered Motor AB

LT2218A specifications

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