Scotts S2546 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operating Machine - Page 10
OPERATING MACHINE
Warming and Idling Engine
WARMING ENGINE:
Run Engine at half speed for 2–3 minutes.
IDLING ENGINE:
Engine is air-cooled and needs a large volume of air to
keep cool. Keep air intake screen (A) on top of engine
clean.
Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
Stopping Engine
1. Push down on foot pedal (A).
2. Move transmission shift lever (B) to N (NEUTRAL)
position.
3. Pull PTO lever (C) all the way back to the rearward
(OFF) position.
4. Move throttle lever (D) to SLOW (t) position. Let engine
run at low throttle a few seconds.
5. Turn key (E) to OFF position.
6. Remove key.
7. LOCK the park brake.
Using Travel Controls
TO TRAVEL FORWARD:
Move shift lever (A) to the right and forward to desired
FORWARD speed.
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E
D
A
C
B
c CAUTION: Avoid injury:
• Before moving forward or rearward, make sure
area is clear of bystanders, especially children.
• Disengage mower or attachment before
backing up.
A
C
B