Snapper 3317523BVE Danger, Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override, and while backing, Operation

Operation

Operation (Continued)

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
	Reverse Lockout Mechanism is not functioning properly.
and while backing.
	Contact your local Snapper 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 behind and down for children, pets and
If you operate your mower near roadways or use attach-	hazards before and while backing.
	BLADES must be turned off before backing machine.
ments that require quicker shifting to reverse, there is an
	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.
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 should
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.

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