Operating Instructions

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 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 crank­ing. 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.

3.After the engine starts, make sure the oil pres- sure light goes off. If not, stop the engine im- mediately and find the cause of the problem.

Make sure the oil pressure light is off prior to engaging the mower blades and beginning op- eration.

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 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS, steer­ing and ground operation should be learned and practiced until the operator is completely comfortable handling the machine­ BE-

FORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW.

DANGER

Keep feet on footrests at all times when the machine is moving. Never operate the tractor without a deck or implement in- stalled.

1.Move the FSC out of NEUTRAL-PARKposition to the desired forward speed. DO NOT hold forward­ on steering levers. It is not necessary to hold the FSC lever in position since a friction lock maintains the selected lever position (and forward travel speed).

WARNING

In case the transmission drive belt breaks during operation, and if the machine is on a slope, the machine will freewheel down the slope. To maintain control, immediately

(1)Release the steering levers and simultaneously (2) Move the FSC to the NEUTRAL-PARK position. When the machine is stopped or moving slowly, engage the parking brake.

NOTE: This is exactly the same procedure used to normally stop and park the machine.

CAUTION

An operator presence switch (seat switch) will cause the engine to stop if the FSC is out of the NEUTRAL-PARK position and the operator is not in the seat. The function of this switch should be checked by the op­ erator raising off the seat with the tractor moving forward (allow a 1/2 second off the seat for the time delay function); the engine should stop. If the safety sys­tem is not working, it should be repaired or replaced before operating the mower. DO NOT disconnect the safety switches; they are for the operator’s protection.

NOTE: If the FSC lever will not stay in the selected position, the friction lock needs to be adjusted. Contact your Walker dealer.

2.Steer by pulling the lever on the side of desired direction of turn, e.g., pull the LH lever to turn left. To minimize the possibility of overcontrol, use only one hand on both steering levers.

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