Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): rio switch, switch jumper, jumper wire

Question
how do you diconnect rio switch on john deere 130 tractor mower. I want the blades to keep rinning while backing up.right now if the blade is engaged and you go in reverse the engine cuts off.

Answer
Hello Tom:

Here is the Instructions for Checking Safety Switches, it May Assist you. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHECKING THE SAFETY SWITCHES IS JUST THAT!!! FOR CHECKING ONLY. I NEVER Suggest a Mower be Operated with a Safety Device or Switch Disconnected or Bypassed. Now. On Some Model Mowers you can Simply Unplug the Safety Switch from the Harness. On Other Models you have to Place a Jumper Wire Between the Harness Terminals (on the 4 Post Switch Jumper from Same Color Wire to Same Color Wire). Check the Clutch/Break and the Blade/PTO Safety Switches First. The Reverse Switch Grounds the Coil/Igniter/Magneto when the Blades are Engaged and the Transaxle is Shifted Into Reverse. If it Sticks or Shorts Out it will Cause the Engine to Not Fire at the Plug. Usually Disconnecting the Reverse Switch Takes it Out of the Loop. Check the Seat Safety Last. Usually the Seat Safety is Not in the System for Starting the Engine. Just to Ensure Someone is in the Seat when Engaging the Transaxle and/or Blades. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John