John Deere L2048 - Manual (Page 25)

Operating - 21
OPERATING
Using Travel Controls on Automatic
Transmission
Travel Forward
MX7696
• Push down the forward travel pedal (A).
Travel in Reverse
NOTE: Any operating attachment and the engine will
stop as the reverse foot pedal is depressed with
attachment engaged.
1. Disengage attachment:
MX7697
• On models with mechanical PTO, pull PTO lever (B)
back to the off position.
MX10501
• On models with electric PTO, push PTO switch (C)
down to the off position.
2. Look behind the machine to be sure there are no
bystanders nearby.
MX10530
3. Touch the reverse travel pedal (D) with front of foot and
slide foot over pedal from front to rear.
Emergency Stopping
• Push down brake pedal.
Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
NOTE: Backing up while the mower is engaged is
strongly discouraged. The Reverse Implement Option
should be used only when operating another
attachment or when the operator deems it necessary to
reposition the machine with the mower engaged.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders
may be injured by runover and rotating blades.
Before traveling forward or rearward:
• Carefully check the area around the
machine.
• Disengage the mower before backing up.
A
B
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are
dangerous. Children or bystanders may be
injured by runover and rotating blades.
Before backing up, carefully check the area
around the machine.
C
D