Starting The Engine; Adjusting Ground Speed And Steering - Walker T Series Operator's Manual Safety, Assembly, Operating, And Maintenance Instructions

Operating Instructions

STARTING THE ENGINE

Before operating the mower, read and un-
derstand all Safety Instructions and Operat­
ing Instructions.
NEVER run the engine in an enclosed or
poorly ventilated area.
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
1. Before attempting to start the engine, make
sure the operator is in the seat, the Forward
Speed Control is in NEUTRAL-PARK position,
and the blade clutch and parking brake are DIS-
ENGAGED.
NOTE: Release parking brake to prevent extra
load on the starter if the transmission neutral is
slightly out of adjustment.
A safety interlock switch system PRE-
VENTS CRANKING the engine with either
the Forward Speed Control out of neutral or
the blade clutch (PTO) engaged. If the en-
gine cranks otherwise, the safety system is
not working and should be repaired or ad-
justed before operating the mower.
NOT disconnect safety switches; they are
for the operator's protection.
2. 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.
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
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CAUTION
WARNING
Engine exhaust
CAUTION
DO
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.

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).