Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders can be injured by run over and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward:

  • Carefully check the area around the machine.
  • Disengage the mower before backing up.

NOTE: Backing up while the mower is engaged is discouraged. The Reverse Implement Option must be used only when operating another attachment. If the operator deems it necessary, use the option to reposition the machine with the mower engaged.

  1. Stop forward travel.

  2. To be sure that there are no bystanders, look behind the machine.

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    Push and hold in the reverse implement switch (A) while depressing reverse pedal slightly for hydrostatic transmission.


  4. NOTE: If the mower stops while repositioning the machine, return the attachment engagement switch to the Off position. Start the engine and engage mower. Begin again with Step 2.

    If the RIO switch is not depressed when reversing with PTO On, the mower stops, but the engine continues to run.

    Release the reverse implement switch and reposition the machine as the machine begins to move rearward.

  5. Resume forward travel. The mower must continue operating.

  6. Repeat procedure to position the machine again.

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