Walker MT, MTL, MTEFI, MTLEFI Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions41Blade 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. Turn the ignition switch OFF. When stoppingthe engine, do not reduce the throttle below 1/2speed. Since the engine is equipped with ashutdown solenoid, stopping at low idle maycause engine run-on or backfiring.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.NOTE: The emergency stop procedure is ex-actly the same procedure as used to normallystop and park the machine.EngagedPositionDisengagedPositionWARNINGA brake stops the cutter blades (and blow-er on GHS equipped models) from free-wheeling 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.WARNINGIn case either of the transmission drivebelts break during operation, and if themachine is on a slope, the machine willfreewheel down the slope. To maintaincontrol, immediately (1) Release thesteering levers and simultaneously (2)Move the FSC to the NEUTRAL-PARKposition. When the machine is stopped ormoving slowly, engage the parking brake.