John Deere X720 Reverse Switch

   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #11  
That happened here in Oregon last week sometime. The girl in question was 2 years old, and her dad didn't see her behind him.
 
   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #12  
That happened here in Oregon last week sometime. The girl in question was 2 years old, and her dad didn't see her behind him.
 
   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #13  
First of all let me say after looking at that picture how could anybody not love the X series-awesome machine. Wish your Father in Law the best of luck with it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
As far as backing up while mowing whether one pulls up on the switch or disables it you still need to look behind you. When I had the X I found that it was still easy to pull the switch and not look behind me as it is now that I have the 2210 and it doesn't have the interlock. What I'm saying is that either way requires a conscious effort to be positively safe.
 
   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #14  
First of all let me say after looking at that picture how could anybody not love the X series-awesome machine. Wish your Father in Law the best of luck with it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
As far as backing up while mowing whether one pulls up on the switch or disables it you still need to look behind you. When I had the X I found that it was still easy to pull the switch and not look behind me as it is now that I have the 2210 and it doesn't have the interlock. What I'm saying is that either way requires a conscious effort to be positively safe.
 
   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #15  
Skootter,
I just disabled the safety on my X304, probably a similar switch on your father-in-law's machine. Look under the dash at the back of the PTO switch. There is a connector that snaps to the switch that has 6 wires. On mine, the bottom two wires are for the RIO. All you need to do is confirm that you have the correct wires, and make a jumper to connect them. I know others have warned you already, but make sure there aren't any young grandchildren in harm's way.
Nice machine, by the way.
 
   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #16  
Skootter,
I just disabled the safety on my X304, probably a similar switch on your father-in-law's machine. Look under the dash at the back of the PTO switch. There is a connector that snaps to the switch that has 6 wires. On mine, the bottom two wires are for the RIO. All you need to do is confirm that you have the correct wires, and make a jumper to connect them. I know others have warned you already, but make sure there aren't any young grandchildren in harm's way.
Nice machine, by the way.
 
   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #17  
danbike
""If you want to discuss disarming safety devices..........take it offline""

Discussing it and 'recommending' it are two different things. I think discussing it on the forum among members is great, and the place to do it.
Personally I disconnect mine, but don't do it for others. I leave that decision to them, as well as figuring out how to do it. I think the person doing the 'deed' is the one who is responsible, not the media where it was discussed. But I don't know everything either. Taking the discussion off line leaves a lot of people out of the loop who are interested or who can learn more about their equipment.
Not 'flaming' you, as your input is worthy of consideration in the discussion.

I think ones attention is drawn away from watching behind just from the mere fact that one has to reach for the switch to keep the mower operating when going in reverse. That is the precise moment one needs to be looking behind for clearance. So the 'safety' plan is thwarted by the device, IMO.

Now, I need to go out and mow. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #18  
danbike
""If you want to discuss disarming safety devices..........take it offline""

Discussing it and 'recommending' it are two different things. I think discussing it on the forum among members is great, and the place to do it.
Personally I disconnect mine, but don't do it for others. I leave that decision to them, as well as figuring out how to do it. I think the person doing the 'deed' is the one who is responsible, not the media where it was discussed. But I don't know everything either. Taking the discussion off line leaves a lot of people out of the loop who are interested or who can learn more about their equipment.
Not 'flaming' you, as your input is worthy of consideration in the discussion.

I think ones attention is drawn away from watching behind just from the mere fact that one has to reach for the switch to keep the mower operating when going in reverse. That is the precise moment one needs to be looking behind for clearance. So the 'safety' plan is thwarted by the device, IMO.

Now, I need to go out and mow. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #19  
I can see your point, BUT, on a MB for bike riders some people were discussing how to get around motor vehicle registration rules. Unfortumately for all concerned, there were some California Secretary of State employees who also ride and read. They were able to go after the people who were dumb enough to post with information as to where they live and ride. The MB moderator got wind of what was going on and has requested that all such discussions go off line. Just my $.05 worth.
 
   / John Deere X720 Reverse Switch #20  
I can see your point, BUT, on a MB for bike riders some people were discussing how to get around motor vehicle registration rules. Unfortumately for all concerned, there were some California Secretary of State employees who also ride and read. They were able to go after the people who were dumb enough to post with information as to where they live and ride. The MB moderator got wind of what was going on and has requested that all such discussions go off line. Just my $.05 worth.
 

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