Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward:

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

NOTE: Operating the mower while backing up is strongly discouraged. The Reverse Implement Option should be used only when operating another attachment or when the operator deems it necessary to reposition the machine with the mower engaged.

  1. Stop forward travel. Allow attachment to run.

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

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


  4. NOTE: If the attachment stops while positioning the machine, return mower engagement switch to off position. Repeat this procedure from the beginning.

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

  5. Resume forward travel. The attachment should continue operating.

  6. Repeat procedure to position the machine again.

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