Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

CAUTION: Rotating blades are dangerous. Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades.

Before backing up, carefully check the area around the machine.

Test 1

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section)

2. Start engine.

3. Set engine speed to 1600 rpm or less.

4. Engage PTO to start attachment.

5. Set PTO Selector Lever to Mid or Mid and Rear.

6. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure there are no bystanders and there is a clear path.

7. Begin reverse travel by depressing reverse travel pedal.

Result: Attachment and engine should stop operation. If attachment or engine continues to operate while machine travels in reverse, do not continue operation. Contact your John Deere Dealer for assistance.

Test 2

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section)

2. Start engine.

3. Set engine speed to 1600 rpm or less.

4. Engage PTO to start attachment.

5. Set PTO Selector Lever to Mid or Mid and Rear.

6. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure there are no bystanders and there is a clear path.

7. Lift and hold PTO/RIO switch up past the PTO engagement position to activate the reverse implement option while depressing reverse travel pedal slightly.

Result: Machine should begin to travel in reverse and attachment should remain in operation.

1. Continue traveling in reverse.

2. Release PTO/RIO switch.

Result: Machine should continue to travel in reverse and attachment should remain in operation.

1. Stop machine. Begin forward travel.

2. Stop machine. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure there are no bystanders and there is a clear path.

3. Begin reverse travel.

Result: Attachment and engine should stop operation. If attachment or engine continues to operate while machine travels in reverse, do not continue operation. Contact your John Deere Dealer for assistance.