John Deere L17.542 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operating - 19
OPERATING
MX10526
Picture Note: Model 17.542 used for photo
purposes.
Engine is air cooled and needs a large volume of air to
keep cool. Keep air intake screen (A) on top of engine
clean.
Stopping the Engine
MX7697
Picture Note: Model 17.542 used for photo
purposes.
1. Move throttle lever (A) to slow position and let engine
run at low throttle a few seconds.
M94336a
2. Turn key to STOP position (B). Engine will stop and
headlights will turn off.
3. Remove key.
4. Lock the park brake.
Using Headlights
M94336a
A- STOP Position
B - Headlights On Position
C - Run Position
D - Start Position
Engine Off
NOTE: Headlights will drain the battery rapidly if key
switch is left in headlights on position (B) with the
engine off.
To turn headlights on, turn key switch to headlights on
position (B).
To turn headlights off, turn key switch to STOP position
(A).
Engine On
To turn headlights on, start engine, then turn key switch
from run position (C) to headlights on position (B).
A
A
B
A
B
C
D