Jonsered FR2218FA2, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...8 8 Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...e hoods 19 Muffler 19 Checking and adjusting the steering wires 20 Adjusting the parking brake 20 Adjusting the throttle wire 21 Checking and adjusting the choke wire 21 Replacement of fuel filter 21 Replacing the air filter 21 Checking the fuel pump s air filter 22 Ignition system 22 Check the safety system 22 Main fuse 22 Checking the tyre pressure 22 Checking the engine s cooling air intake 23 ...

Page 3: ...rostatic transmission you should only tow the machine over short distances and at a low speed otherwise there is a risk of damaging the transmission The power transmission must be disengaged when towing see the instructions under the heading Clutch control Use This ride on mower is designed to mow grass on open and level ground surfaces In addition there is a number of accessories recommended by t...

Page 4: ...cted and adjusted by your dealer See the certificate in the Service Journal in this manual When you need spare parts or advice on service issues warranty terms etc contact On the machine s rating plate you will find the following information The machines type designation The manufacturer s type number The machine s serial number State the type designation and serial number when ordering spare part...

Page 5: ...machine does not move in neutral 10 Check Forward drive Reverse drive Operation of blades Seat safety switch Lif lever safety switch The safety switch for the hydrostat pedals 11 Check the engine speed See the Technical data section 12 Check the synchronisation between the front and rear wheels Only 4x4 machines See the workshop manual 13 Tell customer about Needs and benefits of following the ser...

Page 6: ...wheel Parking brake Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community s Directive The machine s emission is specified in the Technical data chapter and on the label Clutch in Clutch out Warning rotating parts Keep hands and feet clear Rotary blades Keep hands and feet away from under the hood when the engine is running Hot surface Never drive across a slope Never use the machin...

Page 7: ... reversing procedures look behind you Starting instructions Check the engine s oil level Check transmission oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply the parking brake If the engine is cold use the choke Release the parking brake before driving ...

Page 8: ... small obstacles Slow before cornering Switch off the blades when you are not mowing Take care when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it Never run the machine over foreign objects Only use the machine in daylight or in other well lit conditions Keep the machine at a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground Pay attention to other possible risks Never use th...

Page 9: ...pping on a slope If the tyres start to slip stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes if necessary turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible Drive slowly Do not turn the wheel sharply Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows holes and bumps It is easier ...

Page 10: ...s when the engine is running Do not test the ignition system with your fingers If leaks arise in the fuel system the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes can cause any damage Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand because the heat from the engine ...

Page 11: ...ired Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass leaves and other debris that may have fastened on the machine Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage Transport The machine is heavy and can cause serious crush injuries Take extra care when loading it onto or off a vehicle or trailer Use an approved trailer to transport the machine To secure the machine on the trailer two approved tens...

Page 12: ...ting lever for the cutting unit 6 Speed limiter for reversing 7 Speed limiter for driving forward 8 Parking brake 9 Lock button for parking brake 10 Seat adjustment 11 Product and serial number plate 12 Lever to disengage the driving front axle FR 2218 FA2 4X4 13 Fuel cap 14 Cover lock 15 Battery 16 Lever to disengage the driving rear axle ...

Page 13: ... Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 to drive backwards Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows 1 Press down the parking brake pedal 2 Press in the lock button on the steering column 3 Release the parking brake pedal while keeping the button pressed in The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed Cutting unit FR 2218FA2 and FR 2218FA2 4x4 ...

Page 14: ...expansion area of at least 2 5 cm 1 Release lever The release control must be pulled out in order for the machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff Should you attempt to drive the machine with the clutch controls pulled out it will not move The drive on the axle is disengaged when one of the controls is pulled out Pull the controls to the end positions do not use an intermediate position Rele...

Page 15: ...ck disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed Move the throttle control to the middle position If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its end position 4 Turn the ignition key to the start position 5 When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3 5 minutes before subjecti...

Page 16: ...it 2 Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is obtained Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 to drive backwards 3 Select the required cutting height 1 10 with the cutting height lever It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is equal 60 kPa 0 6 bar 8 7 PSI to produce an even cutting height 4 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower...

Page 17: ...ing a wet lawn The mowing results are inferior since the wheels sink down into the soft lawn Hose down the cutting unit with water underneath each time it is used The cutting unit should then be put in the service position When the Mulching function is used it is very important that the mowing interval is not too long Stop the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain norma...

Page 18: ...heck the safety system X Check nuts and screws O Check for fuel and oil leakage O Clean around the silencer O Check the muffler X Change engine oil 1 X X Replace the air filter s prefilter2 X Check the cutting deck X Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa 8 5 PSI X Lubricate the belt adjuster 3 X Lubricate joints and shafts 3 X Check the V belts O Check the transmission s cooling fins O Check ...

Page 19: ...r Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender Right hand fender Remove the accelerator knob 1 screws 2 and remove the cover Left hand fender Remove the screws holding the wing cover 2 and lift off the cover Muffler Check regularly that the muffler is complete and secured correctly Temperature variations and vibrations can mean that the tightening torque for the screws drops The scre...

Page 20: ...ade on one side the middle position of the steering will be affected Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment as per item 2 Adjusting the parking brake Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing the machine on a slope with the front and rear axles disengaged Apply and lock the parking brake When the machine does not stand still the brake should be adjusted accordin...

Page 21: ...ce per season or more frequently if it is clogged Replace the filter as follows 1 Open the engine cover 2 Move the hose clips away from the filter Use a pair of flat pliers 3 Pull off the filter from the hose ends 4 Press the new filter into the ends of the hoses If necessary apply liquid detergent to the ends of the filter to facilitate connection 5 Push the hose clips back on the filter and tigh...

Page 22: ...are met The cutting unit is in raised position The parking brake is applied The engine must stop under any of the following conditions The cutting deck is lowered and the driver rises from the seat The cutting deck is in its raised position the parking brake is not applied and the driver rises from the seat Check daily to ensure that the safety system works by attempting to start the engine when o...

Page 23: ...so that it rests on the scales If necessary a block can be placed between the frame and scales so that the support wheels do not bear any weight 3 Adjust the unit s ground pressure by screwing in or out the adjusting screws located behind the front wheels on both sides The ground pressure should be between 12 and 15 kg 26 5 33 lb Checking the cutting unit s parallelism Check the cutting unit s par...

Page 24: ...Position the machine on flat ground Apply the parking brake Set the cutting height control in the lowest position and lift up the cutting unit 2 Remove the front hood by removing the pin 3 Disengage the spring for the drive belt tensioning wheel 4 Loosen on the cutting height stay and place in the holder 5 Remove the drive belt and place it in the belt holder 6 Grip the front edge of the unit and ...

Page 25: ...aced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown Let the service centre assess whether the blade can be sharpened or must be replaced Removing the Mulching plug To change a Combi unit from Mulching function to cutting unit with rear ejection remove the Mulching plug located under the unit with three screws 1 Put the unit in the service position see Placing in the service position 2 Remove th...

Page 26: ...move the dipstick 3 Remove the drain plug from the engine 4 Let the oil run out into the container 5 Fit the drain plug and tighten it 6 Fill with oil up to the FULL mark on the dipstick The oil is topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in See Checking the engine s oil level for filling instructions The engine holds 1 5 litres 1 6 USqt when the oil filter is not replaced and 1 7 litres 1 8 U...

Page 27: ...gs are lubricated using molybdenum disulphide grease during manufacture Continue to lubricate using the same type of grease Lubricate the steering and control wires using engine oil Carry out this lubrication regularly with daily use the machine should be lubricated twice weekly Grease from well known brand names petrochemical companies etc usually maintains a good quality The most important prope...

Page 28: ...ked Ignition key defective Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine seems to have no power Air filter clogged Faulty spark plug Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Carburettor incorrectly set Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine overheats Engine overloaded Air intake or cooling flanges blocked Fan damaged Too little or no oil in e...

Page 29: ...run it until the carburettor is emptied of fuel 5 Remove the plugs and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into each cylinder Pull round the engine to distribute the oil and screw the plugs back on 6 Grease all grease nipples joints and axles 7 Remove the battery Clean it charge it and store it in a cool place 8 Store the machine in a clean and dry place and cover it over for extra protection Gu...

Page 30: ...ar front kPa bar PSI 60 0 6 8 5 60 0 6 8 5 Max gradient 10 10 Engine Brand Model Kawasaki FR541V Kawasaki FR541V Nominal engine output kW see note 1 10 6 10 6 Displacement cm3 cu in 603 36 8 603 36 8 Oil synthetic class SJ CF SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 Oil volume incl filter 1 9 2 0 1 9 2 0 Oil volume excl filter litres USqt 1 7 1 8 1 7 1 8 Starting Electric st...

Page 31: ...andards have been applied EN ISO 12100 2 EN 836 Notified body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala has issued reports regarding the assessment of conformity according to annex VI of the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVE of May 8 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment 2000 14 EC The certificates have the numbers 01 901 200 Huskvarna December 5 2012 Claes Losdahl ...

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