Walker MW 15 HP Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions27Freewheel PositionOperating 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 and performanceof the deck. Mowing with a lower engine RPMcauses the mowing blade to not cut clean and tearthe grass. The engine is designed to be operatedat 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.• Make sure the mower is leveled properly for asmooth cut. Refer to Deck Leveling in AssemblyInstructions.• Use an alternating stripe mowing pattern forbest appearance and vary the direction of the stripeeach time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patternsin the grass.• Avoid damage to the grass by slipping and skid-ding of the drive tires. Use smooth control move-ments of the pistol grips since the hydrostatictransmissions are “power boosted controls” andjerking the levers can easily slip the tires. For sharpturns, do not allow the inside wheel to stop and twiston grass; squeeze the inside pistol grip into reversefor a smooth “rolling” turn (one wheel rolling forwardwhile the other rolls backward).• When using a side discharge mower deck, theside discharge shield must not be removed andmust be kept in the lowest possible position todeflect grass clippings and thrown objects down-ward. Orient the side discharge away from side-walks or streets to minimize cleanup of clippings.When mowing close to obstacles, orient the side dis-charge away from obstacles to reduce the chance ofdamage to property by thrown objects.Side Discharge Shield in Lowest PositionNeutral LockoutRod (LH)Neutral LockoutRod (LH)DischargeShield