How To Push The Unit By Hand; Towing A Trailer; Maintenance Schedule - Briggs & Stratton 7800950-01 Operator's Manual

2. Raise the mulching cover. Replace the washer and nut
onto the retaining bolt in the deck, tightening securely.
3. Install the discharge deflector (A, Figure 21) to the
mower deck, making sure that the slots (B) in the deflec-
tor fit over the locking tabs (C) on the mulching cover
hinge bracket.
4. Lower the mulching cover.
5. To remove the discharge deflector:
• Raise the mulching cover.
• Lift and remove the discharge deflector from the mower
deck.
• Remove the nut and washer from the retaining bolt in the
deck.
• Lower the mulching cover, securing with the washer and
nut. Tighten securely.

How To Push The Unit By Hand

Manual Drive Models:
1. Make sure the unit is parked on a flat, even surface.
2. Make sure the transmission shift lever is in the Neutral
(N) position. Refer to "How To Engage the Transmission".
3. Release the parking brake, if set. Refer to "How To Set
The Parking Brake".
4. The unit can now be pushed by hand. Be sure to set the
parking brake after the unit is moved to the desired loca-
tion.
Hydro Drive Models:
1. Make sure the unit is parked on a flat, even surface.
2. Release the parking brake, if set. Refer to "How To Set
The Parking Brake".
3. Move the transmission release lever (located behind
the right rear tire) out and down into the locking slot (A,
Figure 22) to disengage the transmission.
4. The unit can now be pushed by hand.
5. After moving the unit to the desired location, move the
transmission release lever up and in (B) to engage the
transmission.

Towing A Trailer

The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 34 lbs (150
N) *. The maximum vertical drawbar force is 20 lbs (90 N) *.
* Approximate
22
Maintenance
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.

Maintenance Schedule

RIDER
Every 8 Hours or Daily
• Check safety interlock system
• Clean debris off rider
• Clean debris from engine area
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
• Check tire pressure
• Check mower blade stopping time
• Check rider for loose hardware
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
• Clean battery and cables
• Check brakes
See Dealer Annually to
• Lubricate rider
• Check mower drive belts
• Check mower blades **
* Whichever comes first
** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils or
high dust conditions.