1998 S/N 21329 - Walker Mowers
1998 S/N 21329 - Walker Mowers
1998 S/N 21329 - Walker Mowers
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Operating Instructions<br />
ENGAGING THE MOWER<br />
Pull Steering<br />
Levers With<br />
Left Hand<br />
1. Set the engine throttle at about 1/3 speed. Do<br />
not attempt to engage the blade clutch at<br />
high engine speeds. This will drastically shorten<br />
drive belt life. Use only moderate engine<br />
speed when engaging the blade clutch.<br />
2. Pull the blade clutch lever SLOWLY up to engage<br />
the mower blades.<br />
CAUTION<br />
Forward Speed Control<br />
(FSC)<br />
Keep Feet On Footrest<br />
When Moving<br />
Correct Operator Hand Position<br />
on the Controls<br />
3. Reverse direction of the mower by pulling both<br />
levers backward.<br />
NOTE: Smooth action on the steering levers<br />
will produce smooth mower operation. Remember<br />
to keep the engine and ground speed slow<br />
until learning the control response.<br />
4. The FSC may be adjusted forward for faster<br />
ground speed and backward for slower ground<br />
speed. When mowing, ground speed should be<br />
adjusted to match the load on the cutter blades,<br />
i.e., as the engine pulls down in heavy cutting,<br />
pull back on the FSC lever to reduce ground<br />
speed. Adjusting ground speed helps maintain<br />
a balance between engine power and blade<br />
speed for high-quality cutting action.<br />
5. Stop ground travel by pulling both steering levers<br />
backward to the NEUTRAL position (tractor<br />
not moving) and then moving the FSC lever<br />
to the NEUTRAL-PARK position.<br />
NOTE: If the tractor creeps forward or backward<br />
with the FSC lever in the NEUTRAL-PARK<br />
position, the transmission control needs to be<br />
adjusted. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS of Transmission<br />
Control in Maintenance Instructions.<br />
A safety interlock switch (seat switch) will<br />
cause the engine to stop if the blade<br />
clutch is engaged and the operator is not<br />
in the seat. The function of this switch<br />
should be checked by the operator raising<br />
off the seat and engaging the blade<br />
clutch; the engine should stop. If the<br />
switch is not working, it should be repaired<br />
or replaced before operating the<br />
mower. DO NOT disconnect the safety<br />
switches; they are for the operator’s protection.<br />
IMPORTANT: DO NOT engage the blade clutch<br />
when transporting the mower across drives, sidewalks,<br />
loose materials, etc. DO NOT engage the<br />
blade clutch with the PTO shaft disconnected<br />
(the mower deck removed from tractor).<br />
CAUTION<br />
If the cutting blades strike a stationary object<br />
while mowing, stop the mower immediately,<br />
disconnect the spark plug wires,<br />
lift the deck, and inspect the deck and<br />
blades thoroughly for damage. Make sure<br />
that the blade timing has not been disturbed<br />
(the blades should be at 90 degrees<br />
to each other). Refer to REPLACING/RE-<br />
PAIRING the Blade Overload Shear Bolts<br />
in Maintenance Instructions if blades are out<br />
of time. Also, make sure the blade retaining<br />
nuts are torqued to 60 ft-lb (81.3 N⋅m).<br />
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