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Operating Instructions
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Engaged
Position
Blade Clutch Engaged
Disengaged
Position
Blade Clutch Disengaged
CAUTION
If the cutting blades strike a stationary ob-
ject while mowing, stop the mower imme-
diately, disconnect the spark plug wire, lift
the deck, and inspect the deck and blades
thoroughly for damage. Make sure that the
blade timing has not been dis turbed (the
blades should be at 90 degrees to each
other). Refer to REPLACING/RE PAIRING
the Blade Overload Shear Bolts in Mainte-
nance Instructions
if blades are out of time.
Also, make sure the blade retain ing nuts
are torqued to 60 lb·ft (81 N·m).
STOPPING THE MACHINE
1. Pull the steering levers to the NEUTRAL-PARK
posi tion and then move the FSC lever backward
to the NEUTRAL-PARK position.
2. Slow the engine down by moving the throttle to
the IDLE position.
3. Disengage the blade clutch.
NOTE: Reducing engine speed prior to disen-
gaging the blade clutch will reduce wear on the
brake band and brake drum, increasing the life
of these components.
WARNING
A brake stops the cutter blades (and
blower on GHS equipped models) from
freewheeling within ve (5) seconds after
disengaging the clutch. If the brake sys-
tem malfunctions and the blades do not
stop within ve (5) seconds, the brake
should be adjusted or repaired before op-
erating the mower. Contact your Walker
dealer.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
WARNING
Remove the key from the ignition switch
when leaving the mower unattended. This
will prevent children and inexperienced
operators from starting the engine.
5. Engage the parking brake by moving the lever
forward.
IMPORTANT: When the machine is in NEU-
TRAL it may slowly creep, especially if parked
on a slope. Always engage the parking brake to
prevent any machine movement.