Scotts S2546 Operator's Manual page 14

TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE:
NOTE: The engine and mower will stop as the shift
lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position with
mower engaged.
1. Pull PTO lever (C) all the way back to the rearward
(OFF) position.
2. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no
bystanders nearby.
3. Move shift lever (A) rearward to the R (REVERSE)
position.
FOR EMERGENCY STOPPING:
1. Push foot pedal (B) fully to stop machine. Transmission
shift lever (A) will automatically return to NEUTRAL.
Using Reverse Implement Option
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CAUTION: Avoid injury. Before moving forward
or rearward, make sure area is clear of
bystanders, especially children.
NOTE: Operating the mower while backing up 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.
1. Stop the machine FORWARD travel with mower
engaged.
2. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no
bystanders.
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3. Push and hold in the reverse implement switch (A)
while:
4. Move the drive lever to the R (REVERSE) position.
NOTE:
repositioning the machine, return mower engagement
lever to the OFF position and restart the machine. (See
Starting The Engine in this section.) Begin again with
Step 2.
5. As the machine begins to move rearward, release the
reverse implement switch and reposition the machine.
6. Resume FORWARD travel. The mower should continue
operating.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to reposition the machine
again.
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If the engine and mower stop while