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Jonsered J208F24 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Operator’s Manual

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

WARNING:

Please read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using machine.

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Summary of Contents for J208F24

Page 1: ... ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty WARNING Please read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using machine J208F24 ...

Page 2: ...op the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral...

Page 3: ...o assemble and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller Followinstructionsunder Maintenance and Storage sections of this Manual IMPORTANT THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED F...

Page 4: ...liers 2 1 2 wrenches Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness Fig 1 overhead_views_8 LEFT OPERATOR S POSITION RIGHT FRONT 4 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14...

Page 5: ...rvice and Adjustments section of this manual depth_stake_4 DEPTH STAKE HEX BOLTS LOCK WASHERS AND HEX NUTS DEPTH STAKE SUPPORT NUT A ENGINE BRACKET HALVES STAKE SPRING Fig 3 SUPPORT BOLT UNPACK CARTON INSTALL HANDLE See Fig 2 CAUTION Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material IMPORTANT WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE ...

Page 6: ...m to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed and the depth at which the tiller will dig FUEL VALVE The fuel valve opens and closes the pas sage between the fuel tank and the carburetor FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward direction REVERSE TINE CONTROL Engages tines in reverse direc...

Page 7: ... the eyes whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses Use ear protec torstoavoiddam age to hearing TINE OPERATION See Fig 5 FORWARD With reverse tine control in the OFF up position Squeeze forward tine control to handle REVERSE With forward tine...

Page 8: ...iller to desired location AROUND TOWN Disconnect spark plug wire Drain fuel tank Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS FILL ENGINE WITH OIL See Fig 7 1 Remove hangtag fr...

Page 9: ...e bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results When tilling in the fall remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation You will find tilling much easier i...

Page 10: ...your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check tine operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION LUBRICATION CHART ENGINE TINE CONTROL IDLER ARM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine ...

Page 11: ...idge Be careful Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Clean and replace cover Tighten screws securely CAUTION Petroleumsolvents suchas kerosene are not to be used to clean cartridge Theymaycausedeterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 ...

Page 12: ...serviced CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not recommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matte...

Page 13: ...ter tines Fig 18 tine_6 INNER TINES ONLY TINE ARRANGEMENT Youroutertinescanbeassembledinseveraldifferentways to suit your tilling or cultivating needs CAUTION Tinesaresharp Weargloves orotherprotectionwhenhandlingtines NORMAL TILLING 26 INCH PATH See Fig 16 Assemble holes A in tine hubs to holes B in tine shaft tine_4 OUTER TINE HAIRPIN CLIP A B A B Fig 16 INNER TINE CLEVIS PIN NOTE When reassembl...

Page 14: ...e slack without extending spring on end of cable and retighten cable clip FINAL CHECK OFF POSITION With tine control OFF up push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should not rotate If tines rotate inner wire of control cable is too tight which is extending lower spring and engaging tines Loosencableclipandpushdownoncableonlye...

Page 15: ...NSIDE V BELT ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN TRANSMISSION PULLEY FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE OUTSIDE V BELT BELT GUARD BOLT ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted IMPORTANT NEVERTAMPERWITHTHEENGINEGOVERNOR WHICHISFACTORYSETFORPROPERENGINESPEED OVER SPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPE...

Page 16: ...eplace belts if necessary See belt re placementinstructionsintheServiceandAdjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPO...

Page 17: ...d clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor 6 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 7 Water in fuel 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline 8 Clogged fuel tank 8 Remove fuel tank and clean 9 Spark plug wire loose 9 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 10 Dirty engine air screen 10 Clean engine air screen 11 Dirty clogged muffl...

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