Jonsered LT2216 Operator's Manual page 12

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 9)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever (J).
J
• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
• Move gearshift lever to desired po si tion.
• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start
ment.
IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete stop before shifting
or changing gears. Failure to do so will shorten the useful
life of your transaxle.
TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 10)
The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the
cut ting height.
A
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is ap prox i mate ly 1" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate
and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of
grass and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2
inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches
in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to de sired height.
OPERATION
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
(See Fig 11)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System
(ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse
direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off
the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON"
position.
WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en-
gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the
ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment
clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator
decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the
attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM -
• Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and
hold.
• With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
• Look down and behind before backing.
• Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po si tion and slowly
release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.
• When use of the ROS is no longer needed, turn the
move-
ignition key clockwise to engine "ON" position.
ROS "ON" POSITION
12
ENGINE "ON" POSITION
(NORMAL OPERATING)
FIG. 11