How To Engage The Mower Blade; How To Engage The Transmission - Briggs & Stratton 7800950-00 Operator's Manual

How To Engage The Mower Blade

1. Start the engine.
2. Move the blade control (A, Figure 13) to the ON position.
Figure 13

How To Engage The Transmission

Manual Drive Models:
1. Start the engine.
2. To move forward:
• Depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 8).
• Move the transmission shift lever (A, Figure 14) from
the Neutral ('N') position (B) into the first forward speed
notch (C).
• Release the clutch/brake pedal to begin forward motion.
• During forward motion, the transmission shift lever may
be placed in any desired forward speed (D) without
depressing the clutch/brake pedal.
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Figure 14
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3. To move backward:
• Depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 8).
• Move the transmission shift lever (A, Figure 14) from the
Neutral ('N') position (B) into the reverse speed slot (E).
• During reverse motion, the transmission shift lever
may be placed in any desired reverse speed without
depressing the clutch/brake pedal.
Hydro Drive Models:
1. Start the engine.
2. Make sure the parking brake is released. Refer to "How
To Set The Parking Brake".
3. To move forward:
• Slowly depress the forward ground speed pedal (A,
Figure 15) to begin forward motion. Increase ground
speed by further depressing the pedal.
4. To move backward:
• Slowly depress the reverse ground speed pedal (B) to
begin reverse motion. Increase ground speed by further
depressing the pedal.
NOTE: For best cutting results, choose a slow forward
speed with the engine speed control in the FAST position.
This combination will allow the mower blade to lift the grass
while cutting smoothly and evenly.
NOTICE: If the transmission is moved into reverse while the
mower blade is engaged, the engine will shut off. If mowing
in reverse is necessary, refer to "Reverse Mowing Option
(RMO)".
WARNING
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and
hazards before and while backing.
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Figure 15
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