Answer 1 of 2. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. How To Bypass A Safety Switch On A Riding Lawn Mower In 2022 Lawn Mower Lawn Equipment Riding Lawn Mowers Finally close the engine hood. . Locate a small box hooked at one side of the engine compartment. Lower the deck and set the brake lever off. For test purposes unplug the switch and push down on the center of the black plug at the end of the wire. Disengage the cutting blade. The switch will look like a plastic wire harness that is attached to two wires that run from under the seat to the engine. When you let go of the safety lever or dead mans handle the switch will connect and cut off the spark. One safety switch prevents the riding mower from being placed in gear while the seat is not occupied and the other prevents the ope...