H37i
Operating Instructions
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CAUTION
An operator presence switch (seat switch)
will cause the engine to stop if the blade
clutch is engaged and the operator is not in
the seat. The function of this switch should
be checked by the op erator raising off the
seat and engaging the blade clutch; the en-
gine should stop. If the switch is not work-
ing, it should be repaired or replaced be-
fore operating the mower. DO NOT
disconnect the safety switches; they are
for the operator’s protection.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
engage the blade clutch
when transporting the mower across drives, side-
walks, loose materials, etc.
DO NOT engage the
blade clutch with the PTO shaft disconnected
(the mower deck removed from tractor).
CAUTION
If the cutting blades strike a stationary ob-
ject while mowing, stop the mower immedi-
ately, 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 70
lb·ft (95 N·m).
STOPPING THE MACHINE
1. Pull the steering levers to the
NEUTRAL
posi
-
tion and then move the FSC lever backward to
the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position.
2. Slow the engine to a fast idle; put the throttle
in the 1/2 throttle 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 brake
band.
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
adjusted or repaired before further opera-
tion of the mower. Contact your Walker
dealer, or refer to
Clutch Disengagement/
Brake Action on page 75.
4. Slow the engine to idle, put throttle in
IDLE
position; turn the ignition switch
OFF.
WARNING
Remove the key from the ignition switch
when leaving the mower unattended. This
will prevent children and inexperienced op-
erators from starting the engine.
5. Engage the parking brake by moving the lever
forward.
IMPORTANT:
The hydrostatic transmissions
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 hydrostatic trans-
missions, especially when transmission fluid is
warm. Also, engaging the parking brake is
recommended when stopping or parking the
machine in a confined space with little toler-
ance for movement.