John Deere GT2554 - Manual (Page 21)

Operating - 17
OPERATING
Idling Engine
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Engine is air-cooled and needs a large volume of air to
keep cool. Keep air intake screen (A) on top of engine
clean.
Stopping Engine
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1. Move throttle lever (A) midway between slow and fast
positions. Let engine run a minimum of 15 seconds.
2. Turn key (B) to off position.
3. Remove key.
4. Lock park brake.
Using and Stopping Automatic Transmission
To Travel Forward:
1. Unlock park brake.
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2. Push down forward travel pedal (A).
To Travel in Reverse:
NOTE: Engine and any operating attachment will stop
as reverse pedal is depressed with attachment
engaged.
1. Stop machine.
2. Push PTO knob down to off position to disengage
attachment.
3. Look behind machine to be sure there are no
bystanders nearby.
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4. Push down reverse travel pedal (B).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Failure to remove grass
and debris from the engine and muffler areas of the
machine can result in fires. Grass and debris can
collect in the engine compartment and around the
muffler while mowing. When mowing is completed,
clean the engine compartment and around the
muffler of all grass and debris.
A
B A
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before moving forward
or rearward, make sure area is clear of
bystanders, especially children.
Disengage mower before backing up.
A
B