User manual JONSERED RT 5

[. . . ] Instruction manual 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. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment; Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator. [. . . ] 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. Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from the tines. Figure 11 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. [. . . ] 7) before cleaning out the tines by hand. Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping. 17) should have about 5/8 inch stretch with drive control bar in engaged position (fig. This tension can be obtained as follows. [. . . ]