The PTO lever engages the mower blades. The RIO allows you to put the
tractor in reverse while still keeping the blades engaged. Press and hold
the button when you put the machine in reverse gear if you want to continue
cutting in reverse.

elizabeth


"Pete" wrote in message
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I just bought the L100 John Deere Lawn Tractor and the manual isn't the
best
(IMHO).
Can anyone here explain what the PTO lever does exactly? The manual talks
about engaging it and disengaging it without really explaining what it is.

Same for the RIO button.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance