Walker H24d Operator's Manual

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Operating Instructions28CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, ANDFUNCTIONCAUTIONBefore operating the mower, become famil-iar with the location and function of all op-erator controls. Knowing the location,function, and operation of these controls isimportant for safe and efficient operationof the mower.Ignition SwitchThe ignition switch is located on the right front of thebody and is used to start and stop the engine. Theswitch has three positions: “O” is the OFF position,ON (RUN) is the position that activates the glowplugs for preheat and the position that the key returns to after starting, and “S” is the START position.When starting the engine, (1) turn the key to ON(RUN) and observe the glow plug activation light(this light may not come on if the engine is hot) and(2) as soon as the glow plug light goes off, immedi-ately turn the key clockwise to the “S” position.Do not hold the key in the “S” position longer than 10seconds. If the engine does not start, return the keyto the “O” position for at least 60 seconds beforemaking a restart attempt. Prolonged cranking candamage the starter motor and shorten battery life.Release the key when the engine starts, and it willreturn to the (ON/RUN) position. To stop the engine,rotate the key counterclockwise to the “O” position.NOTE: The duration of glow plug activation (preheat) is automatic and varies with engine temperature. The longest duration will be with a cold engineand the warmer the engine, the shorter the time forthe glow plugs to cycle on and off. If the glow plugsdo not activate with a cold engine or the activationlight stays on, the engine needs to be serviced bycontacting your authorized Kohler engine dealer.OFFSTARTOON (RUN)sIgnition SwitchOperating ControlsLH Side ViewParkingBrakeBodyLatch ParkingBrakeBlade Clutch(PTO)HourmeterIgnition SwitchCircuitBreaker(s)Forward SpeedControl (FSC)ThrottleWarning HornWarningLights (4)SteeringLevers