Cub Cadet GT-2544 - Manual (Page 18)

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USING THE “REVERSE CAUTION MODE” KEY
POSITION
The “REVERSE CAUTION MODE” position of the key
switch module allows the machine to be operated in re-
verse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor
in the “REVERSE CAUTION MODE”. Always
look down and behind before and while
backing. Do not operate the tractor when
children or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
To use the “Reverse Caution Mode”:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as previously instructed in this
Operator’s Manual.
2. Turn the key from the “NORMAL MOWING”
(Green) position to the “REVERSE CAUTION
MODE” (Yellow) position of the key switch
module. Refer to Figure 10.
3. Depress the “REVERSE PUSH BUTTON”
(Orange/Triangular Button) at the top/right corner
of the key switch module. The red indicator light
at the top/left corner of the key switch module will
be “ON” while activated. Refer to Figure 10.
4. Once activated (indicator light “ON”), the tractor
can be driven in reverse with the cutting blades
(PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to
the “NORMAL MOWING” position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will
remain activated until:
• The key switch is turned to either the NORMAL
MOWING or STOP position.
• The operator leaves the seat. Follow the previous
instructions to re-activate.
Figure 10
Turn
Key
Step 1 - Start engine, release
key, key returns to Normal
Mowing postition
Step 2 - Turn Key to
Reverse Caution
Mode postition
Step 3 - Depress Reverse
Push Button to activate
Step 4 - Indicator Light
comes “ON” to alert
operator of activation
KEY SWITCH MODULE