Walker T25i Operator's Manual

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Operating Instructions35Forward Speed Control(FSC) Keep Feet On FootrestWhen MovingPull SteeringLevers WithLeft HandCorrect Operator Hand Positionon the Controls3. Reverse direction of the mower by pulling bothlevers backward.NOTE: Smooth action on the steering leverswill produce smooth mower operation. Remem-ber to keep the engine and ground speed slowuntil learning the control response.WARNINGWhen moving forward, DO NOT suddenlyput the tractor in reverse by rapidly pullingon the steering levers, especially when go-ing downhill, as this can lift the tractor tailwheel off the ground and set up a buckingmotion due to operator overcontrol. Ifbucking does occur, immediately stop thebucking action by pulling the ForwardSpeed Control (FSC) lever into the NEU-TRAL-PARK position.4. The FSC may be adjusted forward for fasterground speed and backward for slower groundspeed. When mowing, ground speed should beadjusted to match the load on the cutter blades,i.e., as the engine pulls down in heavy cutting,pull back on the FSC lever to reduce groundspeed. Adjusting ground speed helps maintaina balance between engine power and bladespeed for high-quality cutting action.Beginning Recommendations are:♦ Learn operation of the mower in an openarea away from buildings, fences, and ob-structions. Learn operation on flat groundBEFORE operating on slopes.♦ Start maneuvering the mower with SLOWengine speed and SLOW Forward SpeedControl setting until familiar with all operat-ing characteristics.♦ Remember it is not necessary to hold thesteering levers forward (a unique Walkerfeature); always PULL on the levers forsteering or for reverse motion of the mower.♦ Learn to operate the mower with your lefthand on the steering levers and right handon Forward Speed Control. The use of twohands on the steering levers tends to causeovercontrol.♦ Learn to operate the steering levers withsmooth action. Jerky movements are hardon the transmission and lawn. For sharpturns, do not allow the inside wheel to stopand twist on the grass. Pull the steering levercontrolling the inside wheel into reverse fora smooth “rolling” turn (one wheel rollingforward while the other rolls backward).♦ Practice maneuvering the mower untilyou can make it go exactly where you areaiming.♦ Remember, for an emergency stop, or incase of loss of control, machine movementcan always be stopped quickly by pulling theForward Speed Control into the NEUTRAL-PARK position.