Scotts S2048 - Manual (Page 19)

Operating Machine - Page 15
OPERATING MACHINE
Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter
Picture Note: Model S2554 used for photo purposes.
• (
b
) BATTERY DISCHARGE light (A) should go out
when throttle lever is moved to the HIGH IDLE/Mowing
(
a
) position. The voltage light may remain on for
several minutes while the battery is being charged.
• (
o
) OIL PRESSURE light (B), on Model S2554 only,
will come on when engine starts and should go out
within 5 seconds.
If indicator lights stay on longer than given time, STOP
engine.
• HOUR METER (C), on Model S2554 only, shows the
number of hours the engine has run. To display hours,
key must be in the “ON” position. Check the hour meter
daily to see what services need to be done.
Starting Engine
Picture Note: Model S2554 used for photo purposes.
1. Lock the park brake or depress brake pedal.
2. Push PTO switch (A) down to DISENGAGE.
3. Pull choke knob (B) out to the ON (
k
) position.
4. Move throttle lever (C) to the HALF-SPEED (
R
)
position.
5. Turn key (D) to START position.
6. When engine starts, release key to RUN position.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury. Engine exhaust
fumes can cause sickness or death.
• If it is necessary to run an engine in an
enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes
from the area with an exhaust pipe extension.
• If you do not have an exhaust pipe
extension, open the doors and get outside air
into the area.
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. Do not
operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time, or
you may damage it. If engine does not start: Wait
two minutes before you try again. See
Troubleshooting section.
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B
A
C
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B
A C
D