How To Stop The Engine, Transmission And Mower Blade; Reverse Mowing Option (Rmo); How To Adjust The Cutting Height; How To Install The Discharge Deflector - Briggs & Stratton 7800950-01 Operator's Manual

WARNING
DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP
Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and engage parking
brake. Remove key.
How To Stop The Engine, Transmission
And Mower Blade
Engine
1. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key (A, Figure 15)
to the OFF position.
2. Remove the key.
Transmission
• Manual Drive Models:
1. Stop motion of the unit by fully depressing the clutch/
brake pedal (A, Figure 7) to disengage the clutch and
apply the brake.
2. Return the transmission shift lever to the Neutral ('N')
position. Refer to "How To Engage The Transmission".
• Hydro Drive Models:
1. Stop motion of the unit by fully releasing the ground
speed pedals (A, Figure 16). Additional braking can be
achieved by depressing the brake pedal (A, Figure 7).
Mower Blade
1. Stop the mower blade by moving the blade control (A,
Figure 6) to the OFF position.
WARNING
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete
stop in 5 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate
after 5 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Return
machine to an authorized dealer for adjustment. DO NOT
CONTINUE to operate machine until blade brake is adjust-
ed and functioning properly.

How To Set The Parking Brake

1. Fully depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 17).
2. Slide the parking brake latch (B) up and hold while
releasing the clutch/brake pedal. The parking brake is
now set.
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3. To release the parking brake, fully depress the clutch/
brake pedal. The parking brake will release automatically.
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes.

How To Adjust The Cutting Height

1. Raise or lower the cutting height adjust lever (A, Figure
18) into the desired height of cut notch.

Reverse Mowing Option (RMO)

WARNING
Mowing in reverse can be hazardous to bystanders. Tragic
accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the pres-
ence of children. Never activate RMO if children are pres-
ent. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing
activity.
1. Engage the mower blade. Refer to "How To Engage The
Mower Blade".
2. Insert the supplied key (A, Figure 19) into the RMO
switch (B), and turn the key to activate the RMO function.
The LED light (C) indicates that the RMO function is now
activated.
3. Engage the transmission in reverse. Refer to "How To
Engage The Transmission".
4. The RMO function is deactivated when the mower blade
is disengaged.

How To Install The Discharge Deflector

WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service
or repairs with the engine running.
• STOP engine.
• STOP blade.
• Engage parking brake.
• Remove key.
• Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
away from plug.
• Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,
allow all parts to cool before working on machine.
1. Remove the nut and washer (A, Figure 20) securing the
bottom edge of the mulching cover (B) to the mower
deck.