Walker H24d Operator's Manual

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Operating Instructions30Fuel PumpPrimer LeverFuel Pump Primer Lever4. After bleeding the system, tighten the returnhose fitting bolt securely.Steering LeversEach drive wheel is controlled by its own independent steering lever, for both steering function andFORWARD/REVERSE motion. The FSC lever setsthe maximum forward speed, and also sets the forward position of the steering levers. The steeringlevers operate only with a backward pulling movement of the lever, which causes the drive wheel forthat lever to first slow down, stop, and then reversewith a full backward lever stroke. The levers arereleased to the FORWARD position for “straightahead” ground travel.NOTE: Pushing forward on the steering levers willnot cause any change in tractor motion there willbe no steering lever reaction and there will be nomachine damage.Blade Clutch (PTO)The blade clutch lever is located on the right side ofthe seat behind the right fender and is used to engage and disengage the mower blades. The bladeclutch lever has two positions. Pushing the leverDOWN engages the PTO that drives the mowerblades. Pulling the lever UP disengages the PTOand engages the blade brake.Parking BrakeThe parking brake functions by locking a detent armto a cog in the hydraulic motor rotor. Moving the lever FORWARD engages the parking brake; moving the lever BACKWARD releases the brake.IMPORTANT: Stop the tractor completely beforeengaging the parking brake. The parking brakeuses a positive mechanical lock similar to the PARKposition on an automotive automatic transmission.If the tractor is moving when the brake is engaged,it will result in sudden stoppage and possible internal damage to the transaxle.NOTE: If pressure on the parking brake (e.g.,parked on a hill) makes it impossible to release theparking brake with the parking brake lever, move themower gently forward or backward to allow thebrake detent to release.EngagedPositionParking Brake EngagedDisengagedPositionParking Brake Disengaged