Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 17

CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
HINGE ROD
HOOKS
Figure 4-3
5. To remove the mulching plug, raise the chute
deflector and lift the mulching plug upward, then
outward to disengage from the deck. Lower the
chute deflector.
USING "REVERSE CAUTION MODE" KEY POSITION
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
The "REVERSE CAUTION MODE" position of the key
switch module allows the machine to be operated in re-
verse with the blades (PTO) engaged. To utilize, pro-
ceed as follows:
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.
Step 4 - Indicator Light
comes "ON" to alert
operator of activation
Step 2 - Turn Key to
Reverse Caution
Mode position
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
RETAINING LIP
(ON BACKSIDE
OF PLUG)
MULCHING PLUG
KEY SWITCH MODULE
Turn
Key
Figure 4-4
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1. Start the engine and engage the PTO as previous-
ly 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 4-4.
3. Depress the
(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 4-4.
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.
Step 1 - Start engine, release
key, key returns to Normal
Mowing position
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"REVERSE PUSH
Step 3 - Depress Reverse
Push Button to activate
BUTTON"