Snapper 7800785, 7800784, 7800786, 7800787 Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override, While backing

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Operation

never be selected unless you are absolutely sure that no chil- dren or others are present in the mowing area and that all children are away and supervised by a responsible adult.

Reverse Lockout Mechanism

Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override

 

 

 

 

1. Stop the machine. Stop the blade.

 

Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur each

2. Depress and hold the Override Lever.

 

3. Depress and hold the Blade Pedals. Release the

 

year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children.

 

Override Lever.

 

 

 

Many times these children have been given rides on the

 

 

 

4. Move the blade lever forward to “ON” position.

 

machine and have been trained to view this potentially dan-

 

 

 

 

 

gerous piece of machinery as fun rather than being taught

 

 

 

 

!

WARNING

!

how to avoid danger.

 

 

This riding mower has a Reverse Lockout Mechanism. This

LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and

 

hazards before and while backing.

 

mechanism prevents the mower from being shifted into

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reverse with the blade running. To shift into reverse you

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the Reverse Lockout Mechanism

must first stop the blade by releasing the blade pedals and

Override as the normal operating mode. To return to the

 

then shift to reverse. It is our recommendation that this

 

Reverse Lockout Mechanism mode, release blade pedals to

mechanism remain functional and the operator of this equip-

turn blade off. The Override will reset to Reverse Lockout.

ment develop the habit of never backing up with the blade

Check the Reverse Lockout Mechanism frequently for proper

running. As the Safety Instructions Indicate, DO NOT oper-

function. With the blade pedals depressed, the shift lever

ate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES, LOOK AND SEE

must not go into reverse. DO NOT operate machine if

 

BEHIND AND DOWN for children, pets and hazards before

 

Reve se Lockout Mecha

ism is ot functioning properly.

and while backing.

 

 

 

 

Contact your local S

apper dealer for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

We realize that this could cause a change to your previous

 

 

 

 

mowing method but we encourage you to adjust to this new

!

DANGER

!

system. Do not defeat the Reverse Lockout Mechanism.

LOOK and SEE beh nd and down for children, pets and

 

 

 

 

 

If you operate your mower near roadways or use a ach-

hazards before and while backing.

 

BLADES m st be turned off before backing machine.

 

ments that require quicker shifting to reverse, there is an

 

DO NOT allow children

machine (even with blades off)

override lever provided. This lever can be pushed and held

or in yard when mowing.

 

before starting the blade and will allow reverse operation

 

 

 

 

 

until the blade pedals are released, at which time the system

 

 

 

 

will return to its Reverse Lockout mode. This feature sh uld

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

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Contents Not For Manual No Rev. ‘-’Equipment EngineTable of Contents Operator Safety Protection for Children Protection against TipoversPreparation From Previous ColumnProtection against Tipovers Operation Safe Handling of GasolineTowing Maintenance Height of Cut Safety Panel Remove Battery Before StartingDecal Identification Reverse Lockout Battery WarningParking Brake Features and Controls Park Brake Latch Fuel TankOperation Before Starting To avoid damaging the emissions systemOperation Starting and Operation Engine Electric StartCarefully Make certain the Blade Lever A, is OFF position Start, release the key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal isHousing. Never allow rope to snap back Engine Manual StartWheel Drive Mower BladeReproduction Figu Engagi g the clutch/brake pedal Operation Stopping Engine Wheel Drive, BladeFigu 15 St ppi g the mower blade ProceCutting Height Adjustment Re 18 Cutting height adjustmentStopping Engine, Wheel Drive BladeReverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideAte blades in reverse. Stop BLADES, Look and see While backingMaintenance Maintenance Chart Tractor and Mower EngineMaintenance Service Engine Air CleanerCheck Mower Blade Change Engine OilCheck the Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeBlade Brake Safety Interlock System Checks Check EngineReverse Lockout Mechanism Lubrication Grease FittingsClean Mower Deck Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication Mower Deck LevelnessFront Wheel Bearing Lubrication Mower Blade Spindle LubricationAdditional engine service Rear Axle Bearing LubricationInspect for lubricant on the internal parts Replace with a new plugFuel Filter Storage Out of SeasonRepro Duction Avoi Damaging the emissions system Engine Adjustments and Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentAutomatic Blade Brake should stop the blades wi hin Re 31 Measuring blade brake clearanceMower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side Levelness Mower Deck Adjustment Front-to-Rear LevelnessMower Drive Belt Adjustment Es ot have slack adjustmentRemove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the sec Tion entitled Check Mower Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake Adjustment Bottom of the housingRear Engine Rider Drive Components Measurement should be 3/4Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear LimitsMower Drive Belt Replacement Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Ut ng f 30 inch decksBattery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Fig re 49 Battery connectionsBattery Storage Battery ChargingCharge the battery. Refer to the section entitled Troubleshooting Adjust side to side level Move lever to the on positionWarranty Warranty PeriodSlope Guide Power Rating Common Service Parts2811524BV 2812524BVE 3014524BVE 3317524BVE

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