Craftsman 20242 Manual De Usuario

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE 

 

position of the ignition module allows the 

tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.

NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.

To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE 

:

NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.

1. 

Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous page.

2. 

Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING 

 (Green) position to the 

REVERSE CAUTION MODE 

 (Yellow) position of the ignition module. 

See Figure 11.

3. 

Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON 

 at the top, right corner of the ignition 

module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the ignition module 
will be ON while activated. See Figure 11.

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. After resuming forward motion, return key to the 
NORMAL MOWING 

 position.

6. 

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE 

 will remain activated until:

a.  The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING 

 position or 

STOP   position or

b.  The operator leaves the seat (electric PTO)/the parking brake is set 

(manual PTO).

1. 

Lightly press the brake pedal  to release the parking brake. Move the throttle 
into the FAST 

 position.

2. 

To travel FORWARD, slowly press the forward drive pedal  forward until the 
desired speed is achieved. See Figure 12.

3. 

To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress 
the reverse drive pedal  until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 12.