Reverse Lockout Mechanism - Snapper 23 Serie Manual Del Usuario E Instrucciones De Seguridad

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Reverse Lockout Mechanism

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 reverse you
must first stop the blade by releasing the 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. STOP BLADES, LOOK AND SEE
BEHIND AND DOWN for children, pets and hazards before
and while backing.
We realize that this could cause a change to your previous
mowing method but we encourage you to adjust to this new
system. Do not defeat the Reverse Lockout 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 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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Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override
1. Stop the machine. Stop the blade.
2. Depress and hold the Override Lever.
3. Depress and hold the Blade Pedals. Release the
Override Lever.
4. Move the blade lever forward to "ON" position.
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WARNING
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and
hazards before and while backing.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the Reverse Lockout Mechanism
Override as the normal operating mode. To return to the
Reverse Lockout Mechanism mode, release blade pedals to
turn blade off. The Override will reset to Reverse Lockout.
Check the Reverse Lockout Mechanism frequently for proper
function. With the blade pedals depressed, the shift lever
must not go into reverse. DO NOT operate machine if
Reverse Lockout Mechanism is not functioning properly.
Contact your local Snapper dealer for assistance.
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DANGER
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and
hazards before and while backing.
BLADES must be turned off before backing machine.
DO NOT allow children on machine (even with blades off)
or in yard when mowing.
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