Reverse Lockoutmechanism - Snapper 2812523BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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Reverse LockoutMechanism
Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur each
year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children.
Many times these children have been given rides on the
machine and have been trained 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
reverse with the blade running. To shift into reverseyou
must first stop the blade by releasingthe blade pedals and
then shift to reverse. It is our recommendation that 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 NOT oper-
ate blades in reverse. STOPBLADES,LOOKAND SEE
BEHINDAND DOWNfor children, petsand hazards before
and while backing.
Reverse Lockout MechanismOverride
1. Stop the machine. Stop the blade.
2. Depress and hold the Override Lever.
3. Depress and hold the Blade Pedals. Releasethe
Override Lever.
4. Move the blade lever forward to "ON" position.
WARNING
LOOK and SEEbehind and down for children, pets and
hazards before and while backing.
IMPORTANT:DONOT use 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 pedals depressed,the shift lever
must not go into reverse. DO NOT operate machine if
ReverseLockout Mechanism is not functioning properly.
Contact your local Snapper dealer for 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 defeat the 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 blade and will allow reverse operation
until the blade pedals are released, at which time the system
will return to its ReverseLockout 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.
DANGER
LOOK and SEEbehind and down for children, pets and
hazards before and while backing.
BLADESmust be turned off before backing machine.
DO NOT allow 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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