Snapper LT145H33GBV, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 
2.7.  REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM 

Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur 
each year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised 
children. Many times these children have been given 
rides on the machine and have been trained to view this 
potentially dangerous piece of machinery as fun rather 
than being taught how to avoid danger. 
 
This riding mower has a Reverse Lockout Mechanism. 
This mechanism prevents the mower from being shifted 
into reverse with the blades running. To shift into reverse 
you must first stop the blades and then shift to reverse. It 
is our recommendation that this mechanism remain 
functional and the operator of this equipment develop the 
habit of never backing up with the blades running. As the 
Safety Instructions Indicate, DO NOT operate blades in 
reverse. STOP BLADES, LOOK AND SEE BEHIND 
AND DOWN for children, pets and hazards before 
and while backing. 
 
We realize that this could cause a change to your 
previous mowing method but we encourage you to adjust 
to this new system. Do not defeat the Reverse Lockout 
Mechanism. 
 
If you operate your mower near roadways or use 
attachments that require quicker shifting to reverse, 
there is an override lever provided. This lever can be 
pushed and held before starting the blades and will allow 
reverse operation until the blade engagement lever is 
moved to the “OFF” position, at which time the system 
will return to its Reverse Lockout mode. This feature 
should never be selected unless you are absolutely sure 
that no children or others are present in the mowing area 
and that all children are away and supervised by a 
responsible adult. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2.7.1.  Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override 

1.  Stop machine. Stop blades. 
2.  Depress and hold Override Lever. 
3.  Raise blade engagement lever to "ON". 
4.  Release override lever. 

WARNING 

LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets 
and hazards before and while backing. 

IMPORTANT! DO NOT use the Reverse Lockout 
Mechanism Override as the normal operating mode. To 
return to the Reverse Lockout Mechanism mode, move 
the blade engagement lever down to the “OFF” position. 
The Override will reset to Reverse Lockout.  
 

2.7.2.  Check the Reverse Lockout Mechanism 
Before each use, check the Reverse Lockout 
Mechanism for proper function. Perform the following 
check with the engine “OFF”. 

1. 

With engine “OFF”, raise blade engagement 

lever to "ON". 

2. 

The Reverse Lockout Mechanism must 

prevent the speed control lever from going into 
reverse. 

WARNING 

DO NOT operate machine if Reverse Lockout 
Mechanism is not functioning properly. Contact your 
SNAPPER dealer immediately for assistance.