Operate Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

Avoid Injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Rotating blades and runover injures children or bystanders.

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

Backing up while mower is engaged is discouraged. Only use the reverse implement option (RIO) when operating another attachment or when operator deems it necessary to reposition machine with mower engaged.

1. Stop machine forward travel with attachment engaged.

2. Look behind the machine to be sure that there are no bystanders.

3. If attachment stops while repositioning machine, return PTO/RIO switch to off position. Begin again with step 2 in procedure.

   
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   A - PTO/RIO Switch

   Press PTO/RIO switch (A) down past PTO engagement position to activate the reverse implement option. Then depress the reverse pedal.

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4. As machine begins to move backward, release PTO/RIO switch and reposition machine.

5. Resume forward travel. The attachment continues to operate.

6. To reposition machine again, repeat procedure.