Adjusting Cutting Height; Transaxle Lockout - Walker S18 Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions
Remove the key from the ignition switch
when leaving the mower unattended. This
will prevent children and inexperienced
operators from starting the engine.
5. Engage the parking brake by moving the lever
forward.
IMPORTANT:
lock to prevent the mower from rolling freely
with the engine stopped. However, if the mow­
er is parked on a slope, it is necessary to EN-
GAGE the parking BRAKE to prevent the
mower from creeping. This is due to a small
amount of slippage in the hydrostatic transmis­
sions, especially when transmission fluid is
warm. Also, engaging the parking brake is rec­
ommended when stopping or parking the ma­
chine in a confined space with little tolerance
for movement.
In case the transmission drive belt breaks
during operation, and if the machine is on
a slope, the machine will freewheel down
the slope. To maintain control, immediately
(1) Release the steering levers and
simultaneously (2) Move the FSC to the
NEUTRAL-PARK position.
machine is stopped or moving slowly,
engage the parking brake.
NOTE: The emergency stop procedure is exactly
the same procedure used to normally stop and park
the machine.
WARNING
The hydrostatic transmissions
WARNING
When the

ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

WARNING
The engine must be stopped before ad-
justing cutting height. Disengage the blade
clutch (PTO), engaging the parking brake,
stop the engine, and remove the ignition
key. Wait for all move ment to stop before
getting off the seat.
Cutting height is adjusted by positioning the four (4)
re tainer hitch pins in a series of six vertical holes on
the deck support pins. Lift handles have been pro-
vided on each end of the deck to assist in raising the
deck while positioning the hitch pins. Cutting heights
range from 1.5 in. (38 mm) [top holes] to 4 in. (102
mm) [bottom holes] in 1/2 in. (13 mm) incre ments.
Deck Support
Pin
Washer
Hitch Pin
Cutting Height Adjustment

TRANSAXLE LOCKOUT

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW this mower faster than
2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transaxle lockout en­
gaged. Towing can produce excessive internal
pressure and damage the transaxle(s).
To move the mower with the engine NOT running
(dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the transaxles
need to be unlocked (released).
1. Raise the body.
2. Pull up on each transaxle lockout arm and move
toward the center of the machine to engage the
step that holds the arm in the UP (unlocked)
position.
Lift Handle
35