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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.7. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISMData indicates that tragic back-over accidents occureach year. These accidents usually involve unsupervisedchildren. Many times these children have been givenrides on the machine and have been trained to view thispotentially dangerous piece of machinery as fun ratherthan being taught how to avoid danger.This riding mower has a Reverse Lockout Mechanism.This mechanism prevents the mower from being shiftedinto reverse with the blades running. To shift into reverseyou must first stop the blades and then shift to reverse. Itis our recommendation that this mechanism remainfunctional and the operator of this equipment develop thehabit of never backing up with the blades running. As theSafety Instructions Indicate, DO NOT operate blades inreverse. STOP BLADES, LOOK AND SEE BEHINDAND DOWN for children, pets and hazards beforeand while backing.We realize that this could cause a change to yourprevious mowing method but we encourage you to adjustto this new system. Do not defeat the Reverse LockoutMechanism.If you operate your mower near roadways or useattachments that require quicker shifting to reverse,there is an override lever provided. This lever can bepushed and held before engaging the blades and willallow reverse operation until the blade switch is pushedin to the “OFF” position, at which time the system willreturn to its Reverse Lockout mode. This feature shouldnever be selected unless you are absolutely sure that nochildren or others are present in the mowing area andthat all children are away and supervised by aresponsible adult.2.7.1. Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override1. Stop machine. Stop blades.2. Depress and hold Override Lever.3. Pull blade switch “OUT” to engage blade.4. Release Override LeverWARNINGLOOK and SEE behind and down for children, petsand hazards before and while backing.IMPORTANT! DO NOT use the Reverse LockoutMechanism Override as the normal operating mode. Toreturn to the Reverse Lockout Mechanism mode,disengage (STOP) blades by pushing blade switch in tothe “OFF” position. The Override will reset to ReverseLockout.2.7.2. Check the Reverse Lockout MechanismBefore each use, check the Reverse LockoutMechanism for proper function. The followingprocedure requires the operation of the engine andblades. Before proceeding, Read, Understand, andFollow all Safety Instructions and Warnings in thismanual and on the machine.1. Complete Pre-Start Checklist.2. Move machine to clear open area. DO NOTallow children or others in area.3. Start engine.4. Pull blade switch “OUT” to engage blades.5. Reverse Lockout Mechanism must preventspeed control lever from going into reverse.WARNINGDO NOT operate machine if Reverse LockoutMechanism is not functioning properly. Contact yourSNAPPER dealer immediately for assistance.11