User manual JONSERED LT 16

[. . . ] Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. iNSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY · Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade OR DEATH. [. . . ] Move the lever forward to connect the drive to the cutting unit, whereby the drive belt is tensioned and the blades begin to rotate. If the lever is moved backwards the drive will be disconnected and the rotation of the blades slowed down by the action of the brake shoes on the pulley. Quick lifting/lowering of the cutting unit Pull the lever backwards to quickly lift the cutting unit when passing over irregularities in the lawn, etc. During transportation the cutting unit shall be in the highest position. to lower the unit: Pull the lever backwards (1). Push in the button (2) and then move the lever forward (3). Ignition Lock There are three different positions for the ignition key: OFF All electric current broken. Never leave the key in the ignition lock when leaving the machine on its own. Press down the brake pedal to bottom position. Move the parking brake lever upwards and hold in this position. To release the parking brake all that is necessary is to push down the brake pedal. The cutting height is increased when it is turned clockwise. The wheel is easier to turn if the lever for lifting/lowering of the cutting unit is pulled backwards at the same time. When the engine is cold the choke should be pulled out before starting. When the engine has started and is running smoothly push the choke in. The engine should be run of pure (not oil mixed) unleaded petrol. Do not fill beyond the lower edge of the filling hole. Proceed with care and fill up with petrol outdoors. Do not smoke when filling with petrol or fill up when the engine is warm. Do not overfill the tank since the pertrol can expand and overflow. Make sure that the petrol cap is securely tightened after filling. The combined oil refilling cap and the oil stick is accessible when the bonnet is lifted forwards. [. . . ] Screw the nut (2) the same number of turns on both levers. When the correct distance (A) is obtained this setting is locked with the nut (1). At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" should be the same or within 6mm (1/4") of each other. [. . . ]