Jonsered FR 2318FA, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
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 according to the following.
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1 Remove the left-hand wing cover.
2 Loosen the locking nuts (1).
3 Tension the cable using the adjuster screw (2) until the
play in the cable is taken up.
4 Tighten the locking nuts (1).
5 The brake should be checked again after adjustment
6 Assemble the left-hand wing cover.
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When the machine does not stand still, the parking brake
should be adjusted according to the following.
• Loosen the locking nuts (1).
• Tension the cable using the adjuster screw (2) until the
play in the cable is taken up.
• Tighten the locking nuts (1) after adjustment.
• The parking brake should be checked again after the
adjustment has been made.
Adjusting the throttle wire
The throttle cable may need to be adjusted, if the engine does
not respond as it should when accelerating, if it produces
black smoke or maximum revs are not reached.
1 Loosen the clamping screw for the cable’s outer casing
and move the throttle to the full throttle position.
2 Pull the choke wire casing to the far right and tighten the
clamping screw.
3 Pull back the throttle to the full throttle position and check
that the choke is no longer actuated.
Replacement of fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours (once 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 tighten.
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WARNING! A poorly adjusted brake can
result in reduced braking ability.