Operating Instructions
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STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
Before operating the mower, read and un-
derstand all Safety Instructions and Oper-
ating Instructions.
WARNING
NEVER run the engine in an enclosed or
poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
1. Before attempting to start the engine, make
sure the operator is in the seat, the Forward
Speed Control is in
NEUTRAL-PARK
position,
the parking brake is
ENGAGED,
and the blade
clutch is
DISENGAGED.
CAUTION
A safety interlock switch system PRE-
VENTS CRANKING the engine with any one
of these three controls in the OPERATING
position: (1) Forward Speed Control out of
neutral, (2) blade clutch (PTO) engaged, or
(3) parking brake disengaged. If the engine
cranks otherwise, the safety system is not
working and should be repaired or ad justed
before operating the mower. DO NOT dis-
connect safety switches; they are for the
operator’s protection.
2. Move the throttle 1/4 to 1/2 open (toward
FAST
). Turn the ignition switch to the
START
position to start the engine. Release the key
to
ON (RUN)
posi tion as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
crank the engine
con tinuously for more than 10 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, turn the key
to the
OFF
position and allow a 60 second
cool-down period between starting attempts.
Failure to fol low these guidelines can damage
the starter motor and shorten battery life.
Contact your Walker dealer or authorized
Briggs & Stratton dealer for additional help.
ADJUSTING GROUND SPEED AND
STEERING
CAUTION
Learn to START, STOP, and MANEUVER the
mower in a large, open area.
If the operator has not operated a machine
with LEVER STEERING OR DUAL HYDRO-
STATIC TRANSMISSIONS, steering and
ground operation should be learned and
practiced until the operator is completely
comfortable han
dling the machine BE-
FORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW.
DANGER
Keep feet on footrest at all times when the
machine is moving. Never operate the trac-
tor without a deck or implement installed.
1. Move the FSC out of
NEUTRAL-PARK
posi
-
tion to the desired forward speed.
DO NOT
hold for ward on steering levers. It is not nec-
essary to hold the FSC lever in position since
a friction lock maintains the selected lever
position (and forward travel speed).
