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Operating Instructions
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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 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.
3. After the engine starts, make sure the oil pres-
sure light goes off. If not, stop the engine im-
mediately and nd 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 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.
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-PARK position
to the desired forward speed. DO NOT hold
for ward 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 sys tem is not
working, it should be repaired or replaced
before operating the mower. DO NOT dis-
connect 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.