Walker S14i Operator's Manual page 26

Assembly Instructions
3. Align and connect the splined PTO shaft and
socket halves, as shown in PTO Shaft Connec-
tion photo. The PTO shaft has a pilot end to
ease alignment of shaft; fit shaft end into socket
and rotate shaft until the splines line up as indi­
cated by arrows, then push the deck and slide
together.
Grease Deck
Connection
Support Arm
Arrows on Shaft and Tube
(Used to Align When Sliding Together)
PTO Shaft Connection
4. Slide the deck the rest of the way on the deck
arms. If the deck is collection style (GHS
equipped model), the discharge chute will need
to be aligned and connected to the blower inlet
during the last 2 in. (51 cm) of slide action on
the support arms.
NOTE: Raising the mower body may be helpful
in fitting and guiding the deck chute into the
blower.
5. Install the hitch pin through the hole on the end
of each support arm to lock the deck in place
(refer to Deck Counterweight Spring Installa-
tion photo). Two (2) hitch pins are included in
the Owner's Packet of materials.
6. Raise mower body, then lift the front of deck,
and clip the counterweight springs to the recep­
tacle on front of body. Lower the body to ten­
sion the springs.
weight Spring Installation photo.)
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PTO
Grease Deck
Support Arm
(Refer to Deck Counter-
Spring Tension Adjustment Nut
Hitch Pins
Located Under Lower
Lock Deck on
Spring Hook (Not Visible)
Support Arms
Deck Counterweight Spring Installation
7. With the counterweight springs connected, the
weight on the deck caster wheels should be
15 to 25 Ib (6.8 to 11.3 kg); this adjustment is
preset at the factory. If required, the spring ten­
sion can be adjusted by tightening or loosening
the elastic stop nuts located underneath the
lower spring hook, or contact your local dealer
if additional help is required. Refer to Deck
Counterweight Spring Installation photo.
Counterweight
Springs Clip
Onto Body
With Forward
Body Tilted Up