John Deere GT2554 - Manual (Page 20)

Operating - 16
OPERATING
Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter
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• Battery discharge light (A) should go out when throttle
lever is moved to high idle/mowing position. Battery
discharge light may remain on for several minutes while
battery is being charged.
• Oil pressure light (B) 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) shows number of hours engine has run.
To display hours, key must be in on position. Check hour
meter daily to see what services need to be done. (See
Service Interval Chart in this manual and Maintenance
Schedule in engine owner’s manual.)
Starting Engine
NOTE: Engine will not start unless: PTO switch is
disengaged, park brake is locked or brake pedal
pushed down.
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1. Lock park brake (A).
2. Push PTO switch (B) down to disengage.
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3. Pull choke knob (F) out to on position.
4. Move throttle lever (D) to half-speed position.
5. Turn key (E) to start position.
6. When engine starts, release key to run position.
7. Check starting conditions:
• If engine is cold: Gradually return choke to off
position after engine starts and warms up.
• If engine is warm: Return choke to off position as
soon as engine starts.
8. Let engine run for a couple of minutes to warm-up
before operating machine.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Start engine only
outdoors or in a well ventilated place. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not operate starter
more than 20 seconds at a time. If engine does not
start: Wait two minutes before trying again. See
Troubleshooting section.
A B
C
B
A
D
F
E