John Deere L2548 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operating - 23
OPERATING
Using Mower
1. Start engine and run at half speed for a couple of
minutes to warm up.
2. Lower mower to desired cutting height position.
3. Engage mower.
MX10501; MX7697
On models with electric PTO: Pull PTO switch (A) up.
On models with mechanical PTO: Push PTO lever
(B) forward.
4. Push throttle lever (C) up to the full throttle position.
NOTE: The mower and engine will stop as the reverse
foot pedal is depressed for Automatic Transmission or
when the gear shift lever is moved to the R (reverse)
position for Gear Transmission with mower engaged.
5. Disengage mower blades before moving in reverse.
Tractors with mechanical PTO: Pull PTO lever back.
Tractors with electric PTO: Push PTO switch down.
Pushing Machine
1. Unlock the park brake.
2. Put transmission in N (neutral).
MX7691
3. On Automatic Models: Pull out on free-wheeling lever
(A).
4. Push machine to desired location.
5. On Automatic Models: Push free-wheeling lever back in.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Stay clear of rotating
drivelines:
Entanglement in rotating driveline can
cause serious injury or death.
Wear close fitting clothing.
Stop the engine and be sure PTO driveline
is stopped before getting near it.
Make sure that all shields are installed and
used properly.
A
C
B
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! With the free-wheeling
valve open, the machine will have unrestricted
motion.
The machine may free-wheel out of control if
the free-wheeling valve is opened with the
machine on an incline.
Park the machine on a level surface before
opening the free-wheeling valve.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage
may occur if the machine is towed or moved
incorrectly:
Move unit by hand only.
Do not use another vehicle to move unit.
Do not tow unit.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The transmission
might be damaged if the free-wheeling lever is not
pushed back in completely before attempting to
start the engine. Do not start or operate the machine
with the free-wheeling lever pulled out.
A