Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Seat Safety Switch, brigg and stratton, jumper wire

Question
I have a Craftmans 42", Brigg and Stratton, 14.5HP, Model #287707, type #1259-E1, code 0102192E riding mower.  When I try to start it, it does nothing.  I put a new battery in it and still nothing.  I think it might be the seat safety switch.  Is there a way I can test or bypass this switch to see if this is the problem?  If you have another suggestion as to what might be wrong, I would greatly appreciate your expertise.  Thank you.

Answer
Hello Wayne:

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHECKING THE SAFETY SWITCHES IS JUST THAT!!! FOR CHECKING ONLY. I NEVER Suggest a Mower be Operated with a Safety Device or Switch Disconnected or Bypassed. Now. On Some Model Mowers you can Simply Unplug the Safety Switch from the Harness. On Other Models you have to Place a Jumper Wire Between the Harness Terminals. Check the Clutch/Break and the Blade/PTO Safety Switchs First. Check the Seat Safety Last. Usually the Seat Safety is Not in the System for Starting the Engine. Just to Ensure Someone is in the Seat when Engaging the Transaxle and/or Blades. Go to this Site Addy, http://www3.sears.com/ and Enter the Model Numbers in the Upper Left Search Box and Click Go. Then Visually Verify the Equipment and CLick Continue. From this Page you can View Diagrams or Parts Lists for you Equipment. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John