Operating Instructions
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Blade Clutch Disengaged
STOPPING THE MACHINE
1.
Slow the engine to idle; put the throttle in the
IDLE
position.
2.
Pull the steering levers to the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position and then move the FSC lever backward
to the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position.
3.
Disengage the blade clutch.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
disengage the blade
clutch with high engine speed (above 1/2 throttle)
since the brake action on the blade drive will
cause premature wear of the Engine/PTO Belt
and internal braking mechanism (or system).
4. Turn the ignition switch
OFF.
5.
Engage the parking brake.
IMPORTANT:
The transaxles lock to prevent
the mower from rolling freely with the engine
stopped. However, if the mower is parked on a
slope, it is necessary to
ENGAGE
the parking
BRAKE
to prevent the mower from creeping.
This is due to a small amount of slippage in the
transaxles, especially when transmission fluid
is warm.
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE
The tractor is equipped with dual fuel tanks. A fuel
selector valve regulates which tank is being utilized.
The valve is located on the right hand side of the
engine. The valve switches between the LH and RH
gas tanks.
DO NOT
run tank dry before switching
tanks.
Fuel Selector Valve
CAUTION
If the cutting blades strike a stationary
object while mowing, stop the mower im-
mediately, disconnect the spark plug
wires, lift the deck, and inspect the deck
and blades thoroughly for damage. Also,
make sure the blade retaining bolts are
torqued to 64 ft-lb (86.8 N
·
m).
WARNING
A brake stops the cutter blades from free-
wheeling within five (5) seconds after dis-
engaging the clutch. If the brake system
malfunctions and the blades do not stop
within five (5) seconds, the brake should
be repaired or replaced before operating
the mower. Contact your Walker Dealer.
WARNING
Remove the key from the ignition switch
when leaving the mower unattended. This
will prevent children and inexperienced
operators from starting the engine.
