John Deere L2048 - Manual (Page 26)

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OPERATING
1. Stop forward travel.
2. Look behind the machine to be sure there are no
bystanders.
MX7697
Picture Note: Model 17.542 shown.
3. Push and hold in the reverse implement switch (A) while
depressing reverse foot pedal slightly for automatic
transmission or moving the gear shift lever to the R
(reverse) position for gear transmission.
NOTE: If the engine and mower stop while
repositioning the machine, return the PTO lever/switch
to the off position. Start engine and engage mower.
Begin again with Step 2.
4. Release the reverse implement switch and reposition
the machine as the machine begins to move rearward.
5. Resume forward travel. The mower should continue
operating.
6. Repeat procedure to position the machine again.
Using Cruise Control (On Models 17.542, 2048
and 2548 Only)
Use cruise control when you want to maintain travel speed
without having to hold the forward travel pedal down.
Cruise control operates only for forward travel.
Engage Cruise Control
MX7696
1. Push forward pedal down until you reach desired travel
speed.
2. Pull lever (A) up and release forward pedal to lock the
cruise control.
Disengage Cruise Control
• Depress brake pedal, tap on forward pedal or push
cruise control lever down to the off position.
Using Mower Lift Lever
MX7695
Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine
• Pull lift lever (A) all the way back to transport position or
100 mm (4 in.) cutting height.
Mowing
• Push attachment lift lever (A) forward into the slot
adjacent to the desired cutting height.
• Slide the mower deck height reminder tab (B) to the
desired cutting height for the next time you mow.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use cruise
control when going down hills. Machine speed
will increase. Operate machine in a large, open
area to learn how the cruise control works.
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