Walker MC (18 HP) Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions31Blade Clutch EngagedBlade Clutch DisengagedSTOPPING THE MACHINE1. Slow the engine to a fast idle; put the throttle inthe 1/2 throttle position.2. Pull the steering levers to the NEUTRAL posi-tion and then move the FSC lever backward tothe NEUTRAL-PARK position.3. Disengage the blade clutch.IMPORTANT: DO NOT disengage the bladeclutch with high engine speed (above 1/2 throt-tle) since the brake action on the blade drive willcause premature wear of the brake band.4. Slow the engine to idle, put throttle in IDLE po-sition; and turn the ignition switch OFF.5. Engage the parking brake.IMPORTANT: The hydrostatic transmissionslock to prevent the mower from rolling freely withthe engine stopped. However, if the mower isparked on a slope, it is necessary to ENGAGEthe parking BRAKE to prevent the mower fromcreeping. This is due to a small amount of slip-page in the hydrostatic transmissions, especiallywhen transmission fluid is warm.ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHTEngagedPositionDisengagedPositionWARNINGA brake stops the cutter blades (andblower on GHS equipped models) fromfreewheeling within five (5) seconds afterdisengaging the clutch. If the brake sys-tem malfunctions and the blades do notstop within five (5) seconds, the brakeshould be adjusted or repaired before op-erating the mower. Refer to ADJUST-MENTS of Blade Clutch (PTO) inMaintenance Instructions.WARNINGRemove the key from the ignition switchwhen leaving the mower unattended. Thiswill prevent children and inexperiencedoperators from starting the engine.WARNINGThe engine must be stopped before ad-justing cutting height. Disengage theblade clutch (PTO), stop the engine, andremove the ignition key. Wait for all move-ment to stop before getting off the seat.