Walker MB (18 HP) Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions32TRANSAXLE LOCKOUTSIMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW this mower with thetransmission lockout engaged. Towing can produceexcessive internal pressure and damage thetransaxle.To move the mower with the engine NOT running(dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the transaxles areunlocked (released).1. Raise the body.2. Pull up the transaxle lockout rods on both theRH and LH transaxles and secure into place byshouldering both rods in the chassis notch area.3. The mower will “freewheel” with the rods in theLOCKOUT position. The levers must be in thehighest position to completely unlock thetransmissions.Hydro Lockout Rod - Freewheel Position4. After moving the mower, release the rods, plac-ing them in the normal OPERATING position.The transmission rod ends should be com-pletely retracted against the chassis, otherwiseoperation of the transmission maybe erratic.Hydro Lockout Rod - Normal Operating PositionRECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWINGIMPORTANT: Operate the engine at full speedwhen mowing, to allow the engine to produce fullhorsepower and to increase efficiency of the enginecooling system.• Keep the mower deck and discharge chute clean.• Mow with sharp blades. A dull blade tears thegrass (resulting in poor lawn appearance) and usesextra power (slowing the mowing speed).• It is preferable to cut grass when it is dry and nottoo tall. Mow frequently and do not cut grass tooshort. (For best appearance, cut off 1/3 or less ofexisting grass height.)• When mowing, operate the engine at or near fullthrottle for the best cutting action. Mowing with alower engine RPM causes the mowing blade to notcut clean and tear the grass. The engine isdesigned to be operated at full speed.• When mowing in adverse conditions (tall and/orwet grass), mow the grass twice. Raise the mowerto the highest setting - 4 in. (102 mm) - for the firstpass and then make a second pass cutting to thedesired height.• Use a slow setting on the FSC for trimmingoperations.Hydro Lockout RodHydro Lockout Rod