Operating Instructions
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CAUTION
An operator presence switch (seat switch)
will cause the engine to stop if the parking
brake is in the DISENGAGED position and/
or the FSC is out of the NEUTRAL-PARK
position (tractor stationary or moving for-
ward) and the operator is not in the seat.
The function of this switch should be
checked by the op erator raising o the
seat, rst with the parking brake DISEN-
GAGED, and then with the tractor moving
forward (allow 1/2 second “o the seat” for
the time delay function); the engine should
stop. In each case, if the safety sys tem is
not working, it should be repaired or re-
placed 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. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS for FSC
Friction Lock in Mainte nance Instructions or
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.
Pull Steering
Levers with
Left Hand
Keep Feet on Footrest
When Moving
Forward Speed Control
(FSC)
Correct Operator Hand Position
on the Controls
GETTING STARTED RECOMMENDATIONS:
♦ Learn operation of the mower in an open
area away from buildings, fences, and
ob structions. Learn operation on at
ground BEFORE operating on slopes.
♦ Start maneuvering the mower with
SLOW engine speed and SLOW For-
ward Speed Control setting until famil-
iar with all operat ing characteristics.
♦ Remember it is not necessary to hold
the steering levers forward (a unique
Walker feature); always PULL on the le-
vers for steering or for reverse motion
of the mower.
♦ Learn to operate the mower with your
left hand on the steering levers and right
hand on Forward Speed Control. The
use of two hands on the steering levers
tends to cause overcontrol.
♦ Learn to operate the steering levers
with smooth action. Jerky movements
are hard on the transmission and lawn.
For sharp turns, do not allow the inside
wheel to stop and twist on the grass.
Pull the steering le ver controlling the
inside wheel into reverse for a smooth
“rolling” turn (one wheel roll ing forward
while the other rolls backward).
♦ 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, machine move-
ment can always be stopped quickly by
pulling the Forward Speed Control into
the NEU TRAL-PARK position.
3. Reverse direction of the mower by pulling both
levers backward.
NOTE: Smooth action on the steering levers
will produce smooth mower operation. Remem-
ber to keep the engine and ground speed slow
until learning the control response.
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