Walker H37i Operator's Manual

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Operating Instructions37STARTING THE ENGINECAUTIONBefore operating the mower, read and un-derstand all Safety Instructions and Operating Instructions.WARNINGNEVER run the engine in an enclosed orpoorly ventilated area. Engine exhaustcontains carbon monoxide, an odorlessand deadly gas.1. Before attempting to start the engine, makesure the operator is in the seat, the ForwardSpeed Control is in NEUTRAL-PARK position,the parking brake is ENGAGED, and the bladeclutch is DISENGAGED.CAUTIONA safety interlock switch system PRE-VENTS CRANKING the engine with any oneof these three controls in the OPERATINGposition: (1) Forward Speed Control out ofneutral, (2) blade clutch (PTO) engaged, or(3) parking brake disengaged. If the enginecranks otherwise, the safety system is notworking and should be repaired or adjustedbefore operating the mower. DO NOT dis-connect safety switches; they are for theoperator’s protection.2. Move the throttle 1/4 to 1/2 open (toward FAST).Turn the ignition switch to the START positionto start the engine. Release the key to ON(RUN) position as soon as the engine starts.IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Ifthe engine does not start, turn the key to theOFF position and allow a 60 second cooldownperiod between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can damage the startermotor and shorten battery life. Contact yourWalker dealer or authorized Briggs & Strattondealer for additional help.ADJUSTING GROUND SPEED AND STEERINGCAUTIONLearn to START, STOP, and MANEUVERthe mower in a large, open area.If the operator has not operated a machinewith LEVER STEERING OR DUAL HYDRO-STATIC TRANSMISSIONS, steering andground operation should be learned andpracticed until the operator is completelycomfortable handling the machine BE-FORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW.DANGERKeep feet on footrest at all times when themachine is moving. Never operate thetractor without a deck or implement in-stalled.