Testing the Rear Power-Take-Off/Reverse Implement Option (PTO/RIO) Switch

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! 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. Sit on operator’s seat.

2. Move the transmission range shift lever to the N (neutral) position.

3. Engage PTO.

4. Turn key to the START position.

   Result: Engine must not crank.

Test 2

1. Sit on operator’s seat.

2. Lock park brake.

3. Start engine.

4. Move transmission range shift lever to L (low) position.

5. Set PTO Selector Lever to Rear PTO only.

6. Engage PTO.

7. Unlock park brake.

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

   Result: Machine should begin to travel in reverse and PTO will remain engaged.