LT1045: can I disable the reverse/safety feature?

[mizzer]

I bought a brand new CC LT1045. Going from a old Bolens 42" it feels like heaven.

BUT, I'd like to be able to mow in reverse without going through the juvenile "apply break, turn key, push blah blah blah" process every time.

Question: is there a way to disable the reverse/safety feature?

Thanks in advance,
mizzer

 

[Bird]

I don't know about the new models, but I'll bet it's pretty simple. In 1995, I bought a new Cub Cadet and it was a simple matter of unplugging one wire connection.

 

[Bob_Bainbridge]

On my 3235 it was a simple matter of just bending the switch arm, located under the reverse pedal, so that the pedal didn't contact it.

Bob B.

 

[rcbe]

Mizzer -

Read the manual again. When prearing to mow, you only need to set the ign. switch and activate the RIO feature once to allow repetitive forward/backward movements while keeping the mower deck operational. Only shutting off the electric PTO or re-positioning the ign switch will make you need to reset the RIO feature.
I always set my RIO up just before starting to mow, engage the electric clutch and leave it that way until I am thru. Much easier on the electric clutch... and me.

 

[mizzer]

Mizzer -

Read the manual again. When prearing to mow, you only need to set the ign. switch and activate the RIO feature once to allow repetitive forward/backward movements while keeping the mower deck operational. Only shutting off the electric PTO or re-positioning the ign switch will make you need to reset the RIO feature.
I always set my RIO up just before starting to mow, engage the electric clutch and leave it that way until I am thru. Much easier on the electric clutch... and me.

Who is this Manuel you speak of?

Well, duh. I skipped right by it.

Thanks for the heads up.

mizzer (feels a little sheepish)

 

[mjncad]

Take a look at the last set of photos in this album and see if this simple fix on my Deere will work with your CC. I also did this with the PTO switch on my 4200.

Picasa Web Albums - Matt - John Deere L1...

 

[mizzer]

Take a look at the last set of photos in this album and see if this simple fix on my Deere will work with your CC. I also did this with the PTO switch on my 4200.

Picasa Web Albums - Matt - John Deere L1...

Thanks.

Although rcbe was correct: one simply has to enable reverse mowing at the beginning of the task.

mizzer

 

[mjncad]

Thanks.

Although rcbe was correct: one simply has to enable reverse mowing at the beginning of the task.

mizzer

The CC must be different from my Deere as I had to engage the blasted Lawyer Switch every time I wanted to mow in reverse.