Walker MT Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions33Blade 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.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.