Jonsered LT2218A User Manual

Operator's ManualLT2218A

10OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

11OPERATION00155The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear

12Fig. 10OPERATIONTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 10)The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height.• Put attac

13OPERATIONTO 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 slo

14OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMISSIONCAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning.To ensure proper operation and performanc

15OPERATIONMOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

16MAINTENANCELUBRICATION CHART01964➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➁ENGINE➀SPINDLE ZERK ➀SPINDLE ZERK ➀GENERAL

17MAINTENANCETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop

18MAINTENANCETRANSAXLE MAINTENANCEThe transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.Do not attempt to clean fan or t

19MAINTENANCECLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or c

2I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.• Do not put hands or feet ne

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS:• Depress brake pedal fully and set parkin

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSMCDAEFB• ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of trac-tor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in trac

22FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 & 29)IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.To obtain the best cutting re sults, the mower blades sho

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30)MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL• Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking br

24SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 3200663RE TAIN ING RINGWASH ERSSQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY)AXLE COVERTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 32)• Block

25SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 34Fig. 35TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Repla

26STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never

27TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSWill not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operati

28TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSEngine continues to run 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If

2915 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

3• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers.• Do not mow in reve

30SERVICE NOTES

31SERVICE NOTES

532 42 71-56 02.12.09 BADPrinted in the U.S.A.Jonsered Motor AB,S-433 81 Partille, Sweden.

4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons (5,68 L) and type: Unleaded RegularOil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) SAE

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteeringWheel(1) Washer Seat(1) SeatSteering BootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapterKey(s)Slope Sheet(1) Oil

6ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Stan dard wrench sizes are listed.(1) 3/4" wrench

7ASSEMBLYFig. 3BOLTFLAT WASHERSEAT PANPADTAPESLOTTABADJUSTMENT HANDLEFig. 4TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 4)• Lift seat to raised position.NOTE: If this

8ASSEMBLY✓CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER-FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.DANGER, KEEP HANDSA