Adjusting Ground Speed And Steering - Walker T23 Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions
NOTE: For starting in cold weather [below
40º F (4º C)], use the optional cold start lever to
release the jackshaft drive belt and remove the
hydrostatic transmission from the starter crank-
ing load. After the engine has been started and
warmed up, lower the lever to re-engage the
jackshaft drive belt.
Optional Cold Start Lever
2. Move the choke lever to the ON position and
move the throttle 1/4 to 1/2 open (toward FAST).
Turn the ignition switch to the START position
to start the engine. Release the key to ON
(RUN) position as soon as the engine starts.
NOTE: The choke may not be required if the
engine is warm.
IMPORTANT: If the engine fails to start after
approximately 10 seconds of cranking, the en-
gine should be checked before further crank ing.
Turn the key to the OFF position and allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting at-
tempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can
damage the starter motor and shorten battery
life. Consult your Walker dealer or authorized
Kohler dealer for additional help.
3. After the engine starts, make sure the oil pres-
sure light goes off. If not, stop the engine im-
mediately and find the cause of the problem.
Make sure the oil pressure light is off prior to
engaging the mower blades and beginning op-
eration.
4. Gradually move the choke to the OFF position,
keeping enough choke on to allow the engine to
run smoothly as it warms up. As soon as pos-
sible, move the choke to the OFF position.
34
Optional Cold
Start Lever
IMPORTANT: Make sure the choke is in the
OFF position during normal engine operation;
running with the choke in the ON position CAN
damage the engine.

ADJUSTING GROUND SPEED AND STEERING

IMPORTANT: If the DS52 or DS62 mower deck
is in stalled on the tractor, make sure the dolly
wheel is retracted BEFORE moving.
CAUTION
Learn to START, STOP, and MANEUVER
the mower in a large, open area.
If the operator has not operated a ma chine
with LEVER STEERING OR DUAL HYDRO-
STATIC TRANSMISSIONS, steer ing and
ground operation should be learned and
practiced until the operator is completely
comfortable handling the ma chine BE-
FORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW.
DANGER
Keep feet on footrests at all times when
the machine is moving. Never operate the
tractor without a deck or implement in-
stalled.
1. Move the FSC out of NEUTRAL-PARK position
to the desired forward speed. DO NOT hold
for ward on steering levers. It is not necessary
to hold the FSC lever in position since a friction
lock maintains the selected lever position (and
forward travel speed).
WARNING
In case either of the transmission drive
belts break during operation, and if the
machine is on a slope, the machine will
freewheel down the slope.
control, immediately
steering levers and simultaneously (2)
Move the FSC to the NEUTRAL-PARK
position. When the machine is stopped or
moving slowly, engage the parking brake.
To maintain
(1) Release the