Walker Model MS (13 HP) Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions33• 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 steering levers 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; pull inside steering lever into reverse for asmooth “rolling” turn (one wheel rolling forward whilethe 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 Position• When operating on a slope, reduce speed anduse caution to start, stop, and maneuver. Avoidsharp turns or sudden changes in direction. Themaximum recommended side slope operatingangle is 20 degrees or 33% grade.Maximum Recommended Side SlopeRECOMMENDATIONS FOR TILT-UP DECKOPERATION/TRANSPORTTo avoid potential deck and/or tractor damage whileusing the tilt-up deck, the following recommenda-tions are offered:• Do not move the tractor with the deck in the tilt-up position since both the roller wheels (on the backof the deck) and the GHS discharge chute may bedamaged by moving the tractor. The tilt-up configu-ration should only be used when the tractor isparked.• The tractor body should never be tilted for-ward with the deck in the tilt-up position. This cancause the deck to unhook from the tractor and fallwith considerable force, potentially causing deck ortractor damage and/or bodily injury.• When transporting a tractor with the deck in thetilt-up position (on a truck or trailer), the deckshould be secured to the vehicle with a strap orrope (stop vertical movement). This will prevent thedeck from bouncing on the rear roller wheels (caus-ing breakage). This will also prevent the deck fromunhooking from the tractor and falling, potentiallycausing deck or tractor damage. Damage to otheritems parked in front of the deck may also occur.CAUTIONDo not operate this engine continuously atangles exceeding 15° in any direction.Engine damage could result from insuffi-cient lubrication.DischargeShieldMaximum RecommendedSide Slope - Do Not Operateon Steep Slopes