Operation
Operation (Continued)
Reverse Lockout Mechanism | Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override |
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| 1. Stop the machine. Stop the blade. |
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Data indicates that tragic | 2. Depress and hold the Override Lever. |
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3. Depress and hold the Blade Pedals. Release the |
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year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children. |
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Override Lever. |
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Many times these children have been given rides on the |
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4. Move the blade lever forward to “ON” position. |
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machine and have been trained to view this potentially dan- |
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gerous piece of machinery as fun rather than being taught |
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how to avoid danger. | |||||
This riding mower has a Reverse Lockout Mechanism. This | LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and |
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hazards before and while backing. |
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mechanism prevents the mower from being shifted into |
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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 |
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then shift to reverse. It is our recommendation that this |
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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 |
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BEHIND AND DOWN for children, pets and hazards before |
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Reverse Lockout Mechanism is not functioning properly. | |||||
and while backing. | |||||
Contact your local Snapper dealer for assistance. |
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We realize that this could cause a change to your previous |
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mowing method but we encourage you to adjust to this new | ! | DANGER | ! | ||
system. Do not defeat the Reverse Lockout Mechanism. | |||||
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and |
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If you operate your mower near roadways or use attach- | hazards before and while backing. |
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BLADES must be turned off before backing machine. |
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ments that require quicker shifting to reverse, there is an |
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DO NOT allow children on machine (even with blades off) | |||||
override lever provided. This lever can be pushed and held | |||||
or in yard when mowing. |
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before starting the blade and will allow reverse operation |
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until the blade pedals are released, at which time the system |
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will return to its Reverse Lockout mode. This feature should |
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never be selected unless you are absolutely sure that no chil- |
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dren or others are present in the mowing area and that all |
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children are away and supervised by a responsible adult. |
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