1998 S/N 21329 - Walker Mowers

Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT: DO NOT disengage the blade
clutch with high engine speed (above 1/2 throttle)
since the brake action on the blade drive will
cause premature wear of the brake band.
WARNING
Engaged
Position
A brake stops the cutter blades (and blower
on GHS equipped models) from freewheeling
within five (5) seconds after
disengaging the clutch. If the brake system
malfunctions and the blades do not
stop within five (5) seconds, the brake
should be adjusted or repaired before operating
the mower. Refer to ADJUST-
MENTS of Blade Clutch (PTO) in
Maintenance Instructions.
Blade Clutch Engaged
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF. When stopping
the engine, do not reduce the throttle below 1/2
speed. Since the engine is equipped with a
shutdown solenoid, stopping at low idle may
cause engine run-on or backfiring.
WARNING
Remove the key from the ignition switch
when leaving the mower unattended. This
will prevent children and inexperienced
operators from starting the engine.
Blade Clutch Disengaged
STOPPING THE MACHINE
Disengaged
Position
1. Slow the engine to a fast idle; put the throttle in
the 1/2 throttle position.
5. Engage the parking brake.
IMPORTANT: The hydrostatic transmissions
lock to prevent the mower from rolling freely with
the engine stopped. However, if the mower is
parked on a slope, it is necessary to ENGAGE
the parking BRAKE to prevent the mower from
creeping. This is due to a small amount of slippage
in the hydrostatic transmissions, especially
when transmission fluid is warm.
2. Pull the steering levers to the NEUTRAL position
and then move the FSC lever backward to
the NEUTRAL-PARK position.
3. Disengage the blade clutch.
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