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ReverseLockoutMechanism
Data indicates that tragic back-over accidentsoccur each
year.Theseaccidents usually involve unsupervised children.
Many times these children have been given rides on the
machine and have beentrained to view this potentially dan-
gerous piece of machinery as fun rather than being taught
how to avoid danger.
This riding mower has a Reverse Lockout Mechanism. This
mechanism prevents the mower from being shifted into
reversewith the blade running. To shift into reverseyou
must first stop the blade by releasingthe bladepedals and
then shift to reverse. It is our recommendationthat this
mechanism remain functional and the operator of this equip-
ment develop the habit of never backing up with the blade
running. As the Safety Instructions Indicate, DO NOToper-
ate bladesin reverse. STOPBLADES,LOOKAND SEE
BEHINDAND DOWNfor children, petsand hazardsbefore
and while backing.
ReverseLockout MechanismOverride
1. Stop the machine. Stop the blade.
2. Depressand hold the Override Lever.
3. Depressand hold the Blade Pedals. Releasethe
Override Lever.
4. Move the bladelever forward to "ON" position.
WARNING
LOOKand SEEbehind and down for children, pets and
hazards before and while backing.
IMPORTANT:DONOTuse the ReverseLockout Mechanism
Override as the normal operating mode. To return to the
ReverseLockout Mechanism mode, releaseblade pedals to
turn blade off. The Overridewill reset to ReverseLockout.
Checkthe ReverseLockout Mechanism frequently for proper
function. With the blade pedalsdepressed,the shift lever
must not go into reverse. DO NOToperate machine if
ReverseLockout Mechanism is not functioning properly.
Contactyour local Snapper dealerfor assistance.
We realizethat this could cause a change to your previous
mowing method but we encourage you to adjust to this new
system. Do not defeatthe ReverseLockout Mechanism.
If you operate your mower near roadways or use attach-
ments that require quicker shifting to reverse,there is an
override lever provided. This lever can be pushed and held
before starting the bladeand will allow reverseoperation
until the blade pedals are released,at which time the system
will return to its ReverseLockout mode. This feature should
never beselected unlessyou are absolutely sure that no chil-
dren or others are present in the mowing areaand that all
children are away and supervised by a responsible adult.
DANGER
LOOKand SEEbehind and down for children, pets and
hazards before and while backing.
BLADESmust be turned off before backing machine.
DO NOTallow children on machine (even with blades off)
or in yard when mowing.
Amputation hazard
.Do not mow when children or others are
around.
•Do not carry riders (especially children)
• even with the blades off.They may fall off
or return for another ride when you are
not expecting it.
•Look down and behind before and while
backing.
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