John Deere L2048 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operating - 17
OPERATING
there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit.
Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Start engine.
3. Engage PTO to start attachment.
4. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no
bystanders.
5. Begin reverse travel by depressing reverse foot pedal for
automatic transmission or moving gear shift lever to R
(reverse) position for gear transmission.
Result: Mower and engine should stop operation. If mower
or engine continues to operate as tractor begins travel in
reverse, do not continue to operate mower.
Using the Park Brake
Locking park brake:
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1. Push and hold brake pedal (A) down.
2. Pull park brake lever (B) up to lock park brake.
3. Release brake pedal. Pedal should stay down and park
brake lever should stay locked.
Unlocking park brake:
1. Push and hold brake pedal down.
2. Push park brake lever down to unlock park brake.
3. Release brake pedal.
Using the Fuel Gauge
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Check fuel level at fuel window (A).
Using the Service Reminder
NOTE: Service hours will continue to run and service
intervals will be wrong if key is not returned to STOP
position.
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The service reminder (A) shows the number of hours
the engine has run and will indicate that service is
necessary for the engine (B) or the mower (C). Follow the
service timetable on the maintenance schedule located
under the seat and the SERVICE INTERVALS section.
Turn the key to STOP position when not using the
machine. The hours will continue to increase if the key is
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Children or bystanders may be
injured by runover and rotating blades.
Before backing up, carefully check the area
around the machine.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders
may attempt to move or operate an unattended
machine.
Always lock the park brake and remove the key
before leaving the machine unattended.
B
A
A
B
C
A