Mowing the Lawn

So yesterday I wanted to get my yard work done. I went out to start the rider and it wouldn't start so I put the charger on it got it started and it wouldn't engage and go forward or backward. So I got frustrated and decided to just mow the stupid yard with the push mower. I get partway done and Jes calls and I am having a pitty party so she comes out to help me finish. Then after Harold gets home later that day I tell him all about my day and he says "why didn't you use the rider." and I tell him why and he says "did you push in the little bar that engages the motor in the back?" Wow I had a great workout, next week, I will be riding.