Operating Instructions

1.Place both hands on their respective grips and using your RH thumb, toggle the FSC switch out of NEUTRAL- PARK position to the desired for- ward speed. It is not necessary to hold the FSC switch in position since the electric actuator holds the selected switch position (and forward travel speed).

2.Steer by squeezing the pistol grip on the side of desired direction of turn, e.g., squeeze the LH grip to turn left.

3.Reverse direction of the mower by squeezing both grips.

NOTE: Smooth action on the pistol grips will produce smooth mower operation. Remember to keep the engine and ground speed slow until learning the control response.

4.The FSC switch may be adjusted forward for faster ground speed and backward for slower ground speed. When mowing, ground speed should be adjusted to match the load on the cut- ter blades, i.e., as the engine pulls down in heavy cutting, toggle back the FSC switch to re- duce ground speed. Adjusting ground speed helps maintain a balance between engine power and blade speed for high-quality cutting action.

5.Stop ground travel by squeezing both pistol grips to the NEUTRAL position (tractor not moving) and depressing the FSC switch back to the NEUTRAL-PARKposition.

NOTE: If the tractor creeps forward or back- ward with the FSC switch in the NEUTRAL- PARK position, the transmission control needs to be adjusted. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS of Transmission Control in Maintenance In- structions.

Operator Presence

Controls Depressed

RH Thumb Control

FSC Switch

Correct Operator Hand Position

Beginning Recommendations are:

♦Learn operation of the mower in an open area away from buildings, fences, and ob- structions. Learn operation on flat ground BEFORE operating on slopes.

♦Start maneuvering the mower with SLOW engine speed and SLOW Forward Speed Control setting until familiar with all operating characteristics.

♦Remember the forward speed of the mower is controlled by the FSC toggle switch (a unique Walker feature); always squeeze the pistol grips for steering or for reverse motion of the mower.

♦Learn to operate the pistol grips with smooth action. Jerky movements are hard on the transaxles and lawn. For sharp turns, do not allow the inside wheel to stop and twist on the grass. Squeeze the pistol grip controlling the inside wheel into re- verse for a smooth “rolling” turn (one wheel rolling forward while the other rolls back- ward).

♦Practice maneuvering the mower until you can make it go exactly where you are aiming.

♦Remember, for an emergency stop, or in case of loss of control, the machine is equipped with an operator presence switch on the handlebars. Releasing this when the machine is driving or the PTO is engaged will make the engine shut down.

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