User manual JONSERED RT 150

[. . . ] WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable: - store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose; - refuel outdoors only and do not smokewhile refueling; - add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot; - if petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated; - replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tools are not worn or damaged. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. [. . . ] Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Pull rope with a rapid, continous, full arm stroke. keep a firm grip on the starter handle and let rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. Place choke lever on engine halfway between "CHOKE" and "RUN" position (fig. 7) and then move to "RUN" position as engine warms up. 9) halfway between "FAST" and "STOP" position for a few minutes to warm up. Keep drive control bar in "disengaged" position when starting the engine (fig. In order to idle smoothly, a new engine may require 3 to 5 minutes runnig time above slow idle speed. Idle speed has been adjusted to be correct after this break-in period. Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position. Don't back yourself into a solid obstruction such as a tree, fence, etc. To stop engine, move throttle control (fig. Lift handle to raise tines out of the ground (fig. 10) Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from the tines. When you have completed your turn-around, lower the handle. 10) are slotted so that they can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried. Lower the depth stake to its lowest position and insert the depth stake pin in the topmost hole. Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position. Tilling is digging into, turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting. Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. [. . . ] Remove old belt by slipping from idler pulley (fig. Place new belt in groove to transmission pulley (large pulley) and into groove of engine pulley (fig. Replace belt guard, washers, screw and hew nut (fig. Figure 18 A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig shallower. [. . . ]