Operating Instructions26Transmission Lockout LeversThe transmission lockout levers disengage thehydrostatic transmissons. By lifting the lever on topof the transmission and locking it into place with thelockout cam, the hydrostatic transmissions arereleased to permit freewheeling. By releasing thecam and lowering the lever, the transmissions areengaged for normal operation. The transmissionlever in the LOCKOUT position is used to enablemoving the machine without the engine running(e.g., for service). Refer to TRANSMISSION LOCK-OUT in this section for operating instructions.NOTE: The transmission plunger on the side of thetransmission case (activated by the LOCKOUTLEVER) must be completely released during opera-tion of the mower, otherwise operation of thetransmission will be erratic.Lockout Lever LocationHourmeterThe hourmeter, which is located on the left front ofthe body, displays operating time accumulatedwhile the ignition switch is in the ON position.The hourmeter provides maintenance remindersafter certain hours of operation. The hourmeterscreen will start flashing the reminder one hour priorto the recommended interval and will continue untilone hour after the recommended interval (twohours). The hourmeter does not have a manualreset function.* These intervals reflect the actual time that thereminder will flash (one hour prior to and onehour after the recommended interval).** This reminder is only used one time.*** In normal operating conditions, oil changes in100-hour intervals are acceptable. Walker andthe engine manufacturers recommend engineoil changes every 50 hours in extremely dirtyor dusty conditions or for units with less than100 hours annual use.NOTE: The blinking hour glass on the displaymeans that the meter is operating properly.HourmeterLight Switch (For Optional Lights)Operates headlights (when installed).TransmissionPlungerLockoutLeversProcedure Interval* ReminderOil Change(Break-In)** 4-6 Hours CHGOILLubricateand CheckLevels24-26 Hours LUBEOil Change 49-51 Hours*** CHGOIL