Operating Instructions
37
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
Before operating the mower, read and un-
derstand all
Safety Instructions
and
Operat-
ing 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 cooldown
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 Kohler 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
tractor without a deck or implement in-
stalled.
