Safety Interlock Systems Checks; Operation; Before Starting - Briggs & Stratton 7800950-01 Operator's Manual

Ref. Description
Ignition Switch -
J
starts engine
K Transmission
Release Lever (hid-
den from view;
hydro drive models)
- releases transmis-
sion so unit can roll
freely
L Reverse Mowing
Switch - temporarily
allows mower blade
to operate with trans-
mission in reverse
Recoil Start Handle
M
(hidden from view)
N Transmission Shift
Lever (manual drive
models) - selects
transmission speed
and direction
O Fuel Tank
P Forward Ground
Speed Pedal (hydro
drive models) - con-
trols forward ground
speed
Q Reverse Ground
Speed Pedal (hydro
drive models) - con-
trols reverse ground
speed
16
Icon(s) Icon Definition
Engine off
Engine on (run)
Engine start
Transmission
engaged (locked)
Transmission
released
(unlocked)
-- --
-- --
Forward ground
speed
Neutral (no ground
speed)
Reverse ground
speed
-- --
Forward ground
speed
Reverse ground
speed

Safety Interlock Systems Checks

DANGER
DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety
device is not in place and functioning properly. Contact
your dealer immediately for assistance. DO NOT attempt
to defeat, modify or remove any safety device.
Engine must not start if:
1. The Clutch/Brake Pedal is not fully depressed OR,
2. The Blade Control is in the ON (engaged) position.
Engine should start if:
1. The Blade Control is in the OFF (disengaged) position
AND,
2. The Clutch/Brake Pedal is fully depressed.
Engine and blade must stop if:
1. The operator rises off of the operator seat while the
Blade Control is in the ON (engaged) position OR,
2. The operator rises off of the operator seat while the
Clutch/Brake Pedal is not fully depressed OR,
3. The operator attempts to drive the unit in reverse with the
mower blade engaged and the reverse mowing option
function (RMO) not activated.
WARNING
Once mower blade is disengaged, it should come to a
complete stop in 5 seconds or less. If the blade continues
to rotate after 5 seconds, DO NOT operate the machine.
Return the machine to an authorized dealer for adjustment.

Operation

Before Starting

Make the following checks and perform the service required
before each start-up:
1. Check the tire pressure; add or release air as need-
ed. Refer to "How To Check Tire Pressure" in the
Maintenance section.
2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are
in place and securely tightened.
3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed. Refer to "How
To Check/Add Oil".
4. Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. Refer to "How to Add
Fuel".
5. Adjust the operator seat as needed to the most com-
fortable position. Refer to "How To Adjust The Operator
Seat".
6. Check all operator controls to ensure they operate freely
without binding.