Operating Instructions
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Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is located on the right front of the
body and is used to start and stop the engine. The
switch has three positions: “O” is the
OFF
position,
ON (RUN)
is the position that the key returns to after
starting, and “S” is the
START
position. When start
ing the engine, turn the key clockwise to the “S”
position. Do not hold the key in the “S” position
longer than 10 seconds. If the engine does not start,
return the key to the “O” position for at least 60 sec
onds before making a restart attempt. Prolonged
cranking can damage the starter motor and shorten
battery life. Release the key when the engine starts,
and it will return to the
ON (RUN)
position. To stop
the engine, rotate the key counterclockwise to the
“O” position.
Circuit Breakers
A manual reset 5 amp circuit breaker is located
above the hourmeter. The button pops out if the
circuit breaker trips. This circuit breaker protects the
circuits to the safety switch relays and GHS. In ad
dition, an auto reset 30 amp master circuit breaker
is located in the rear right hand side of the chassis,
and protects the charging system.
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)
position as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT:
If the engine fails to start after
approximately 10 seconds of cranking, the en
gine should be checked before further crank ing.
Turn the key to the
OFF
position and allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting at
tempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can
damage the starter motor and shorten battery
life. Consult 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 ma chine
with LEVER STEERING OR DUAL HYDRO-
STATIC TRANSMISSIONS, steer
ing and
ground operation should be learned and
practiced until the operator is completely
comfortable handling the ma
chine BE-
FORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW.
