John Deere L2048 - Manual (Page 23)

Operating - 19
OPERATING
MX10526
Picture Note: Model 17.542 used for photo
purposes.
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 the Engine
MX7697
Picture Note: Model 17.542 used for photo
purposes.
1. Move throttle lever (A) to slow position and let engine
run at low throttle a few seconds.
M94336a
2. Turn key to STOP position (B). Engine will stop and
headlights will turn off.
3. Remove key.
4. Lock the park brake.
Using Headlights
M94336a
A - STOP Position
B - Headlights On Position
C - Run Position
D - Start Position
Engine Off
NOTE: Headlights will drain the battery rapidly if key
switch is left in headlights on position (B) with the
engine off.
• To turn headlights on, turn key switch to headlights on
position (B).
• To turn headlights off, turn key switch to STOP position
(A).
Engine On
• To turn headlights on, start engine, then turn key switch
from run position (C) to headlights on position (B).
A
A
B
A
B
C
D