Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)

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.

Backing up while the mower is engaged 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.

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

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    Push and hold in the reverse implement switch (A) while depressing reverse pedal slightly for hydrostatic transmission or moving the transmission shift lever to the rear slot (reverse) for automatic transmission.


  4. If the engine and mower stop while repositioning the machine, return the attachment engagement lever/switch to the off position. Start engine and engage mower. Begin again with Step 2.

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

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

  6. Repeat procedure to position the machine again.

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