Walker MT Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions34ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHTCutting height is adjusted by positioning the four re-tainer hitch pins in a series of seven vertical holes onthe deck support pins. Lift handles have been pro-vided on each end of the deck to assist in raising thedeck while positioning the hitch pins. Cuttingheights range from 1 in. (25 mm) [top holes] to 4 in.(102 mm) [bottom holes] in 1/2 in. (13 mm) incre-ments.Cutting Height AdjustmentTRANSMISSION LOCKOUTTo move the mower with the engine NOT running(dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the hydrostatictransmissions are unlocked (released).1. Raise the front body.2. Lift the transmission lockout lever on both theRH and LH transmissions and secure into placewith the locking cam.3. The mower will “freewheel” with the levers in theLOCKOUT position. The levers must be in thehighest position to completely unlock the trans-missions.Lockout Lever - Freewheel Position4. After moving the mower, release the lockingcam, placing the lever DOWN in the normalOPERATING position. Make sure the transmis-sion lockout plunger on the side of the trans-mission case (activated by the lockout lever) iscompletely released, otherwise the transmis-sion operation will be erratic.Lockout Lever - Normal Operating PositionWARNINGThe 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.Lift HandleDeck SupportPinHitch PinCam inLOCKOUTPositionPlungerDepressedLockout LeverCam inUNLOCKEDPositionLockout LeverPlungerReleased