OPERATING MACHINE

Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter

Picture Note: Model S2554 used for photo purposes.

(b) BATTERY DISCHARGE light (A) should go out

when throttle lever is moved to the HIGH IDLE/Mowing (a) position. The voltage light may remain on for several minutes while the battery is being charged.

(o) OIL PRESSURE light (B), on Model S2554 only, will come on when engine starts and should go out within 5 seconds.

If indicator lights stay on longer than given time, STOP engine.

HOUR METER (C), on Model S2554 only, shows the number of hours the engine has run. To display hours, key must be in the “ON” position. Check the hour meter daily to see what services need to be done.

Starting Engine

cCAUTION: Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. • If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes from the area with an exhaust pipe extension. • If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, open the doors and get outside air into the area.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time, or you may damage it. If engine does not start: Wait two minutes before you try again. See Troubleshooting section.

Picture Note: Model S2554 used for photo purposes.

1.Lock the park brake or depress brake pedal.

2.Push PTO switch (A) down to DISENGAGE.

3.Pull choke knob (B) out to the ON (k) position.

4.Move throttle lever (C) to the HALF-SPEED (R) position.

5.Turn key (D) to START position.

6.When engine starts, release key to RUN position.

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Scotts S2048, S2554 manual Checking Indicator Lights and Hour Meter, Starting Engine