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Operator's Manual
Safety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions
Please Read and Save These Instructions
Beginning S/N: 125166
For Safety, Read All Safety and Operation
Effective Date: 10.23.13
Instructions Prior to Operating Machine
P/N 4000-11

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Safety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions Please Read and Save These Instructions Beginning S/N: 125166 For Safety, Read All Safety and Operation Effective Date: 10.23.13 Instructions Prior to Operating Machine P/N 4000-11...
  • Page 2 Foreword Thank you. . .for purchasing a Walker mower. Every effort has been made to provide you with the most reliable mower on the market, and we are sure you will be among our many satisfied custom- ers. If for any reason this product does not perform to your expectations, please contact your local dealer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information Operating Instructions ________________ 1 _____________ 24 HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION _____________ 1 CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, GLOSSARY ____________________________ 1 LOCATION, AND FUNCTION _____________ 24 IDENTIFYING NUMBER LOCATIONS ________ 1 Ignition Switch _______________________ 24 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION _______ 2 Engine Choke ________________________ 25 SERVICING OF ENGINE AND Engine Throttle _______________________ 25...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents CLEANING ____________________________ 45 ADJUSTMENTS ________________________ 61 Engine Air Cooling System _____________ 46 Transmission Control__________________ 61 Cylinder Head Cooling Fins ____________ 46 Steering Lever Position Adjustment ______ 61 Engine Air Cleaner System _____________ 47 Steering Handles Adjustment ___________ 62 Cummins/Fleetguard OptiAir™...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Most accidents associated with the opera- wheel. tion or maintenance of a Walker Mower are caused by disregarding basic safety precautions or specific • TRANSAXLE LOCKOUT ARMS release the warnings.

  • Page 6: Engine Serial Number Location

    Service Depart- ment for assistance: Mower Deck Serial Number Location Walker Manufacturing Company ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 5925 E. Harmony Road Fort Collins, CO 80528 Refer to the engine manual that accompanies this...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Fuel Automotive Grade Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane Minimum, 10% Ethanol Maximum) Cooling System Air Cooled Air Cleaner Remote mounted Cummins/Fleetguard OptiAir (Walker P/N 2090-1 Primary/2090-3 Safety Filter) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Battery 12 Volt, 300 CCA Charging System Flywheel Alternator Charging Output...

  • Page 8: Blade Drive

    Transmission Oil Capacity fl oz (L) 79 (2.3) Transmission Cooling Cooling Fan Mounted on Drive Pulley Oil Filter Hydro-Gear P/N 52114 (Walker P/N 2026-6) ® Ground Travel Speed Forward MPH (km/h) 0-8 (0-13) Infinitely Variable Reverse MPH (km/h) 0-5 (0-8) Infinitely Variable...

  • Page 9: Dimensions

    Weight lb (kg) Tractor Only 572 (259) Tractor with 48" Mulch Deck 803 (364) (DM48-2) DRIVE BELTS Engine PTO Walker P/N 4230-1 Ground Drive Walker P/N 4230-2 SEAT Contour-Molded, with Nylon Backed Vinyl Cover and Integral Foam Cushion FRAME/BODY CONSTRUCTION Frame...

  • Page 10: Component Identification

    Component Identification NOTE: Control Identification shown in Operating Instructions section. Forward Speed Control (FSC) Friction Adjustment Tilt-Up Latch Counterweight Springs and Protective Covers Negative (-) Deck Support Battery Cable Deck Support Pins and Height Adjustment Hitch Pins Tilt-Up Deck Handle Positive (+) Battery Cable Footrests...
  • Page 11 Component Identification Fuel Pickup Line Oil Fill Dipstick Tailpipe Muffler Footrest Fuel Tank Left Hand and Cap Drive Wheel Cylinder Head Tailwheel Fork Cooling Fins Spread Axle and Wheel Tail Wheel Rear View and Left Side View...
  • Page 12 Component Identification Steering Lever Dampening Springs LH Transmission RH Transmission Control Arm Control Arm LH Transaxle RH Transaxle RH Transaxle LH Transaxle Lockout Arm Lockout Arm Parking Brake Linkage Transaxle Oil Parking Brake Expansion Lever Reservoir Fuel Tank Cap PTO Clutch Parking Brake Lever Linkage...

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Manufacturing must take full responsibility for safety. comply with safety instructions may result in person- al injury. The Walker Rider Lawnmower has been designed with many safety features to protect the operator from The seriousness or degree of importance of each personal harm or injury.
  • Page 14 Safety Instructions - Before Operating 6. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get 12. The electrical system battery contains sulfuric caught in moving parts. Do not operate this ma- acid. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes, and chine while wearing shorts; always wear ade- clothing.

  • Page 15: Operating

    Safety Instructions - Operating Operate the mower only in daylight or in Do not operate machine if the operator pres- ence safety switch system is not working. good artificial light with good visibility of the area being mowed. Verify proper operation by having the operator lift off the seat with the engine running and mov- Sit on the seat when starting the engine and ing two controls, one at a time;...
  • Page 16 Safety Instructions - Operating 14. The maximum recommended slope operat- 19. If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the ing angle is 15 degrees or 26% grade. When machine begins vibrate abnormally, immediately disengage the blade clutch operating the machine on a slope, reduce speed (PTO), stop the engine, and wait for all and use caution to start, stop, and maneuver.
  • Page 17 Safety Instructions - Maintenance 11. Use care when charging the battery or per- To prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing or adjusting the machine, re- forming maintenance on the battery and electri- move the key from the ignition switch and dis- cal system: connect the spark plug wires.

  • Page 18: Safety, Control, And

    Safety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS Safety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine; if any are missing, illegible, or damaged, a replacement should be ordered and installed before putting the machine into operation. The Decal Part Number is listed below and in the Parts Manual. 8600-28 Location: Each End of Mower Deck Part Number: 8600-28...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Safety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS Safety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine; if any are missing, illegible, or damaged, a replacement should be ordered and installed before putting the machine into operation. The Decal Part Number is listed below and in the Parts Manual. <15°...
  • Page 20 The Decal Part Number is listed below and in the Parts Manual. BELT ROUTING Location: Deck Gearbox Cover GROUND DRIVE BELT Part Number: 8600-39 WALKER P/N 4230-2 Warning - stop engine and remove ignition key before adjusting deck cutting height. ENGINE/PTO BELT WALKER P/N 4230-1 4107-12 60 lb·ft (81 N·m)

  • Page 21: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Dry Battery Service Walker Mowers are shipped partially assembled to DANGER our distribution network, and are typically assem- bled by the selling dealer. For any additional as- sembly besides the following, contact your Walker Activating a battery can be dangerous.

  • Page 22: Battery Charging

    Assembly Instructions Battery Charging Mower Deck Assembly Deck Caster Wheels Installation DANGER Remove the bolt, nut, axle spacer tube, and spacer washers from each deck caster wheel BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES fork. • Charge the battery in a well-ventilated NOTE: Spacer washers are used only when area, so that gases produced while charg- the optional semi-pneumatic deck wheels are...

  • Page 23: Deck Discharge Deflector Shield Installation

    Assembly Instructions Deck Discharge Deflector Shield Installation PTO Shaft Guard Installation (Side Discharge Models Only) Position the shaft guard as shown and mount with two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts. Attach the side discharge deflector shield using two (2) 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. bolts, 3/8-16 ESNA nuts, and 3/8 in.

  • Page 24: Mower Deck Installation On Tractor

    Assembly Instructions Mower Deck Installation on Tractor Deck Installation Spring Tension Adjustment Nut Lightly grease each deck support arm (2) on the Located Under Lower tractor. Refer to Mower Deck Installation pho- Spring Hook (Not Visible) to for location of deck support arm. Deck Support Counterweight Springs Arms...

  • Page 25: Deck Leveling

    Assembly Instructions Rotate each Deck Leveling Check the side-to-side level. blade sideways and measure the distance Position mower on a smooth, level surface. Set from blade tip to ground on each side. If mea- the cutting height to the highest position - 4 in. surements vary more than 1/8 in.

  • Page 26: Preoperating Checklist

    Assembly Instructions PREOPERATING CHECKLIST CHECK ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL Before operating the mower for the first time, and as Check the engine crankcase oil level before use and a routine before daily operations, it is important to after each 8 hours of continuous operation. Refer make sure the mower is properly prepared and to LUBRICATION for Checking Engine Crankcase ready for operation.
  • Page 27 Assembly Instructions CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CAUTION Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa) Drive = 15 PSI (103 kPa) Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up Tailwheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa) pivot joint unlocked. CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP UN- DERNEATH MOWER DECK DANGER Refer to CLEANING the Grass Buildup in Mower...

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND Do not hold the key in the “S” position longer than FUNCTION 10 seconds. If the engine does not start, return the key to the “O” position for at least 60 seconds before making a restart attempt. Prolonged cranking can CAUTION damage the starter motor and shorten battery life.

  • Page 29: Engine Choke

    Operating Instructions Engine Choke Forward Speed Control (FSC) The choke control lever (black knob) is located on Forward Speed Control (FSC) has two functions: the left side of the seat. To start a cold engine, move One is to set forward travel speed, and the other is the choke control forward to the ON position.

  • Page 30: Parking Brake

    Operating Instructions Parking Brake Transaxle Lockout Arms The parking brake functions by locking a detent arm The transaxle lockout arms disengage the transax- les. By lifting the arms up and locking them into to a cog in the hydraulic motor rotor. Moving the lever FORWARD engages the parking brake;...

  • Page 31: Hourmeter

    This reminder is only used one time. *** In normal operating conditions, oil changes in 100-hour intervals are acceptable. Walker and the engine manufacturers recommend engine oil changes every 50 hours in extremely dirty or dusty conditions or for units with less than 100 hours annual use.
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions The Forward Speed Control also Establishes the Neutral-Park Position of the Steering Levers FORWARD SPEED LEFT WHEEL CONTROL LEVER (FSC) RIGHT WHEEL STEERING LEVER STEERING LEVER Forward Position Full Forward (No Control Change) Ground Speed Position Neutral-Park Intermediate Position Ground Speed Position...

  • Page 33: Starting The Engine

    Safety Instructions and Operat­ motor and shorten battery life. Contact your ing Instructions. Walker dealer or authorized engine dealer for additional help. After the engine starts, gradually move the choke to the OFF position, keeping enough...

  • Page 34: Adjusting Ground Speed And Steering

    ♦ Remember it is not necessary to hold the operator is completely comfortable han- steering levers forward (a unique Walker feature); always PULL on the levers for dling the ma chine BEFORE ATTEMPTING steering or for reverse motion of the mower.
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions WARNING Pull Steering Levers With Left Hand If either of the transmission drive belts break during slope operation, the machine will freewheel down the slope. To maintain control, immediately Release steering levers and simultaneously (2) Move the FSC to the NEUTRAL-PARK position.

  • Page 36: Engaging The Blade Drive

    Operating Instructions Stop ground travel by pulling both steering le- vers backward to the NEUTRAL-PARK position (trac tor not moving) and then moving the FSC lever to the NEUTRAL-PARK position. NOTE: If the tractor creeps forward or back- ward with the FSC lever in the NEUTRAL-PARK position, the transmission control needs to be adjusted.

  • Page 37: Stopping The Machine

    If the brake sys- tem malfunctions and the blades do not stop within five (5) seconds, the brake should be repaired or replaced before op- Lift Handle erating the mower. Contact your Walker dealer. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Deck Support Pin WARNING Remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the mower unattended.

  • Page 38: Transaxle Lockout

    Operating Instructions TRANSAXLE LOCKOUT IMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW this mower faster than Hydro Lockout Arm 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transmission 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).

  • Page 39: Recommendations For Mowing

    Operating Instructions • RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING When mowing, operate the engine at full throttle for the best cutting action. Mowing with a lower engine DANGER RPM causes the mowing blade to not cut clean and The engine is designed to be tear the grass.

  • Page 40: Recommendations For Tilt-Up Deck Operation/Transport

    Operating Instructions • RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TILT-UP DECK When operating on a slope, reduce speed and OPERATION/TRANSPORT use caution to start, stop, and maneuver. Avoid sharp turns or sudden changes in direction. The To avoid potential deck and/or tractor damage while maximum recommended slope operating angle using the tilt-up deck, the following recommenda- is 15 degrees or 26% grade.

  • Page 41: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance Instructions CAUTION Maintenance procedures requiring special training or tools should be performed by a trained technician. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL B18 Every Ref. Service Item Daily Hours Hours Hours Hours Yearly 2 Years Page...

  • Page 42: Important Tips For Care Of The Briggs & Stratton Engine

    Maintenance Instructions BRIGGS & STRATTON TIPS IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE • Operate the engine at full speed when mowing. BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE This allows the engine to produce full horsepower and move more cooling air through the engine cool- Fuel System ing fins.

  • Page 43: Lubrication

    Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION LUBRICATION Remove the dipstick again and check the oil lev- el on the dipstick. The oil level should be within the “Operating Range” on the dipstick (between WARNING the LOW mark and the FULL mark). IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate engine without DO NOT attempt to lubricate the machine a sufficient oil supply in the crankcase.

  • Page 44: Changing Engine Crankcase Oil/Oil Filter

    Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION Changing Engine Crankcase Oil/Oil Filter Change the engine crankcase oil after every 50 hours of operation and the oil filter after every 100 hours of operation as follows: Park the mower on a level surface with the en gine stopped.

  • Page 45: Grease Fitting And Oil Point Lubrication

    Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION IMPORTANT: PTO U-Joint Lubrication Check the dipstick reading be- fore adding the last 1/2 pint of oil and fill only to the FULL mark. The oil level should never be DANGER over the FULL mark on the dipstick; overfilling CAN result in engine overheating and loss of power.
  • Page 46 Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION Ident Lubrication Ident Lubrication Location Type Places Location Type Places Deck Caster Wheel Fork Pivot Grease Choke Control Cable Ends Deck Caster Wheel Bearing Grease Engine / Oil Filler Oil*** Δ Blade Spindle Grease Brake Band Pivot Pins Pivot Assembly, Tilt-Up Deck Grease PTO Belt Tightener Pivot...
  • Page 47 Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION 22 & 30 23 & 29 Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points (DS42 Shown)

  • Page 48: Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication

    Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication NOTE: Since the gearboxes are connected as a unit by connector tubes, it is necessary to add On gear driven decks, the mower deck gearboxes oil slowly. Allow a few minutes after adding oil (tee gearbox and blade drive gearboxes) are con- for the oil to flow throughout the assembly and nected as a unitized assembly, and oil flows freely...

  • Page 49: Transaxle Oil And Filter Change

    Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION/CLEANING Transaxle Oil and Filter Change Screw Locking Change the transaxle oil after the initial break-in Elbow Nut Down period of 75-100 hours. Thereafter, change oil ev- ery 400 hours of operation as follows: Thoroughly clean the exterior of the transmis- sion housing before servicing.

  • Page 50: Engine Air Cooling System

    Maintenance Instructions CLEANING Engine Air Cooling System Cylinder Head Cooling Fins It is essential for performance and longevity of the To prevent engine overheating and possible engine air-cooled engine to keep the cylinder head cooling damage, clean grass clippings, chaff and dirt from fins clean and free of obstruction.

  • Page 51: Engine Air Cleaner System

    Indicator After Service filter is overly restricting airflow into the engine. IMPORTANT: Use only Cummins/Fleetguard air Air Filter Restriction Gauge Location filter elements for replacement (Walker 2090-1 and 2090-3). Aftermarket filters may not seal properly or filter efficiently. Air Cleaner...
  • Page 52 Maintenance Instructions CLEANING Inspect the paper element after every 100 hours of Check the condition and resilience of the radial service and replace the element and safety filter sealing surface (inside of the open end) of the 400 hours (or when dirty or damaged). More fre- filter.

  • Page 53: Grass Buildup In Mower Deck Housing

    Maintenance Instructions CLEANING 10. Install the cover with the word “DOWN” properly Deck Lift Handle oriented to the bottom of the canister. Twist the OptiAir™ cover to the right and put into the Tilt-Up Hook and “closed” position. Latch Connected Mono Latch Twist Lock™...

  • Page 54: Transaxle Housing

    Pay close attention to any oily dirt fan(s) if blades are missing or damaged. build up on the transaxle housings. This may be the result of an oil leak. If an oil leak is noticed, contact your local Walker dealer. Cooling Fins Cooling...

  • Page 55: Checking/Servicing

    Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICING CHECKING/SERVICING Replace filler caps. IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill the battery. Electro- DANGER lyte will overflow through the vented caps onto parts of the machine and WILL result in severe corrosion. To prevent accidental starting of the en- Cleaning the Terminals gine when servicing or adjusting the ma- chine, remove the key from the ignition...

  • Page 56: Tire Pressure

    Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICING Tire Pressure WARNING Inflate tires to pressures shown below: Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa) DO NOT try to straighten a blade that is Drive = 15 PSI (103 kPa) bent. NEVER weld a broken or cracked Tailwheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa) blade.

  • Page 57: Drive Belts

    Maintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICING Spark Plugs Every 100 hours, remove the spark plugs, inspect, clean, and reset the gap (or replace with a new plug). Clean spark plug with a wire brush. If the electrodes are burned short or pitted, replace the plug (refer to Specifications for the proper type of replacement plug).

  • Page 58: Pto U-Joints

    PTO Switch. If any of the following conditions occur during start- ing or operating, a safety interlock switch may be malfunctioning. Contact your Walker dealer for trou- bleshooting and/or replacement. • With or without an operator in the seat, the engine starts with the Forward Speed Control (FSC) and/or the PTO engaged.

  • Page 59: Replacing/Repairing

    Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING REPLACING/REPAIRING Drive Belts There are three (3) individual belts on the ma- DANGER chine: • Engine/PTO Belt (Matched Set of 2) To prevent accidental starting of the en- gine when replacing parts or repairing the • Ground Drive Belt machine, remove the key from the ignition switch and disconnect the spark plug The belts may be removed and replaced using the...

  • Page 60: Engine/Pto Belt

    Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING Engine/PTO Belt To remove an engine/PTO belt: Relax belt by depressing idler arm. Remove wire lock pins (4), open belt Roll the belt off the pulley and remove the guards. belt. Wire Lock Pin Idler Arm Upper LH Guard Right Hand Lower LH...

  • Page 61: Ground Drive Belt

    Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING Ground Drive Belt To remove the ground drive belt: Slide belt off pulleys, then release the idler. Depress the spring-loaded idler to relax belt. Ground Drive LH Transaxle RH Transaxle Belt Idler Pulley Drive Pulley Depress Idler Pulley to Relax Belt Ground Drive Belt Assembly (Disengaged) Reverse the procedure to install the ground...

  • Page 62: Fuel Filter

    DO NOT smoke while working with fuel. • Wipe up spilled gasoline immediately and completely. Model B18 is equipped with an in-line fuel filter. Vi- sually inspect the filter periodically, and replace the filter yearly. In-Line Fuel Filter Fuel Filter Location...

  • Page 63: Blade Overload Shear Bolts

    After reinstalling the blade, check blade timing (on gear driven decks) by moving blades through one IMPORTANT: Use only Walker P/N 8067-13 (1) complete revolution. Make sure blade tips shear pins for replacement to provide proper pass clear of each other. If timing is incorrect, con- shock protection -- these pins are hardened to tact your Walker dealer.

  • Page 64: Mower Blades

    ING/SERVICING in this section. If blades are re- blade is sharpened. Replace the blade when less placed, always use Walker original equipment than a 3/4 in. (19 mm) flat section remains at the blades to ensure safety and optimum performance.

  • Page 65: Adjustments

    Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS Adjust the position of the RH lever by turning the stop bolt in the Speed Control Actuator in or out. Transmission Control Turning the stop bolt in will make the RH lever move back, and turning it out will make it move IMPORTANT: The proper adjustment of the forward.

  • Page 66: Steering Handles Adjustment

    Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS Step 2 - Steering Handles Adjustment Step 3 - Neutral Position Adjustment With the Forward Speed Control (FSC) in NEU- An adjustment range of approximately 3 in. TRAL-PARK, the lever should be straight up. (76.2 mm) is available on the steering handles - the han dles can be adjusted forward or aft Adjust by loosening the jam nuts on the FSC depending on the arm length of the operator.
  • Page 67 Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS Securely block the tractor up so the drive tires WARNING are off the ground. Adjust the tracking adjustment nuts at the front The following adjustments are made with of both control rods so that 2 or 3 threads are the engine running.

  • Page 68: Full Forward Speed Adjustment

    Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS Step 4 - Full Forward Speed Adjustment IMPORTANT: After tracking adjustments are complete, confirm that there is at least one (1) Move the FSC to the full FORWARD speed thread visible on both control rods past the track- position.

  • Page 69: Forward Speed Control Friction Adjustment

    Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS Step 7 - Forward Speed Control Friction Adjustment NOTE: Adjust the bolt FSC Switch downward for quicker Actuator Arm activation (Switch Open). Switch Closed in Neutral Switch Adjustment Bolt Friction Nut Jam Nut Front of Mower FSC Friction Adjustment Test FSC Neutral Switch Adjustment Place the FSC lever in the full FORWARD (Side View Through Chassis)

  • Page 70: Blade Clutch (Pto)

    Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS Blade Clutch (PTO) Adjust the length of the clutch actuator link to achieve a clutch spring assembly bolt head clearance of Clutch Engagement/Belt Tension 1/4 in. to 5/16 in. (6.35 mm to 7.94 mm) with the clutch engaged.

  • Page 71: Clutch Disengagement/Brake Action

    Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS Use the following procedures to check and adjust clutch disengagement and brake action: Knuckle Joint Step 1 - Idler Pulley Maximum Travel Adjustment 2-1/8 in.* 6-1/2 in.* Loosen the brake band adjustment nut allowing stop (53.98 mm) (165.1 mm) arm and stop bolt to make contact (refer to Blade Brake Band Adjustment illustration).

  • Page 72: Blade Brake Band Adjustment

    Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS Step 2 - Blade Brake Band Adjustment After adjustments are complete, check blade brake action as described in CHECKING/SER- After the maximum pulley travel is set, adjust the VICING the Blade Brake Action in this section. working travel of the clutch idler pulley by adjusting If blades do not stop within five (5) seconds, the brake band nut and make the following adjust- check the following:...

  • Page 73: Operator's Notes

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  • Page 75: Limited Warranty

    (1) year* after date of sale to the original retail purchaser unless the product is used for rental purposes, in which case this warranty is limited to ninety (90) days. At Walker’s request, customer will make the defective part available for inspection by Walker and/or return the defective part to Walker, transpor- tation charges prepaid.
  • Page 76 • • WALKER MFG. CO. 5925 E. HARMONY ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO 80528 (970) 221-5614 © FORM NO. 011216 PRINTED IN USA www.walkermowers.com 2016 WALKER MFG. CO...

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