Checking The Cutting Unit's Parallelism; Adjusting The Parallelism Of The Cutting Unit; Service Position For The Cutting Unit - Jonsered FR2216MA Operator's Manual

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 parallelism as follows:
1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa/0.6 kp/cm
PSI.
2 Place the machine on a flat surface.
3 Measure the distance between the ground and cutting
unit's edge at the front of the cover.
The cutting unit should have a slight slant, with the rear edge
2-4 mm (1/8") higher than the front edge.
Adjusting the parallelism of the
cutting unit
1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa/0.6 kp/cm
PSI.
2 Remove the front hood and right-hand fender.
3 Undo the nuts on the lift strut.
4 Screw out (extend) the stay to raise the rear edge of the
cover.
Screw in (shorten) the stay to lower the rear edge of the
cover.
5 Tighten the nuts against each other after adjustment.
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6 On completion of the adjustment the unit's parallelism
should be re-checked.
7 Fit the right-hand fender and the front hood.

Service position for the cutting unit

The cutting head can be placed in the service position to
provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the
service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the
vertical position.
Placing in the service position
1 Position the machine on flat ground. Apply the parking
brake. Adjust the cutting unit to the lowest cutting height
and lower the cutting unit.
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2 Remove the front hood by removing the pin. (There are
complete instructions on using the service position inside
the front hood).
3 Remove the two support wheels from under the front
hood.
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4 Fit the support wheels on either side of the rear of the
cutting unit.