Mowing in reverse Z-force 48

[tnman]

Have a zero turn Z-force 48 with a steering wheel. Is there anyway to fix it to where I can mow in reverse without stopping and disengaging the blades and turn the key then reengaging the blades again? I know it's a zero turn but sometimes it would be nice to be able to hit my reverse pedal without having to do all the safety crap. What about unhooking the seat somehow that I can lean over without it making the blades disengage? Any help would certainly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[tbarnett]

The reverse safety switch is located right under the reverse pedal. When I owned my CC like the one you have I gained access to the switch by unbolting the front panel that surrounds the steering column and pedals. I simply unbolted the switch from the frame, moved it out of the way and secured it with a zip tie. It only took a few minutes to complete.

As for the seat safety switch, I never messed with it.

 

[logan01]

Does this not apply to your mower? "....... start the mower. Turn the key to the mow in reverse position and press the MOR button and it stays in that mode until you shut it off."

 

[tnman]

I was thinking it was supposed to keep running until you turned the key or cut it off as well. It is doing right now. My neighbor looked at it. Had a short or a loose wire in the switch somewhere. Everything working like it should now.