Walker H27i Operator's Manual page 30

Assembly Instructions
CHECK FUNCTIONS OF WARNING LIGHTS
AND WARNING HORN
Turn the ignition key to the ON (RUN) position. Oil
Pressure Warning Light, Engine Service Light, and
Warning Horn should all operate, indicating normal
function.
CHECK FUNCTION OF SAFETY INTERLOCK
SWITCHES
Refer to Operating Instructions to check for proper
operation of safety switches, both during engine
starting and with the operator leaving the seat with
tractor moving forward or with mower blades en­
gaged.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)
Drive
Tailwheel
CHECK SECURITY OF DRIVE TIRE MOUNT­
ING NUTS
The eight (8) Drive Tire mounting nuts should each
be torqued to 75 to 85 lb
ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF RE­
QUIRED
Refer to ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT in Oper-
ating Instructions.
CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP UN­
DERNEATH MOWER DECK
Refer to CLEANING the Grass Buildup in Mower
Deck Housing in Maintenance Instructions for deck
tilt­up and deck cleaning information.
Never operate cutter blades with deck in
raised position because it is hazardous.
The tilt­up deck is secured in the raised position
using the following procedure:
1. Remove the tilt bar from the stowed position on
the carrier frame.
26
= 15 PSI (103 kPa)
= 20 PSI (137 kPa)
· ·
ft (102 to 115 N m).
DANGER
2. Use the tilt bar to release the two (2) deck lock­
ing arms as shown in the Unlock Deck Arms
for Deck Tilt-Up illustration.
Unlock Deck Arms for Deck Tilt-Up
3. Fit tilt bar into the socket on front of deck hous­
ing and secure with hitch pin.
4. Remove footrest or, if equipped with adjustable
footrests, move the footrest to the full forward
locking position.
5. Raise deck to tilt­up position using tilt bar and
secure in position by inserting the deck hook in
the tilt­up latch on the tractor body as shown in
the Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position photo.
Before operating the mower, make sure to re­
engage the locking arms into the LOCKED
position after lowering the deck to the normal
operating position.
CAUTION
Do not operate mower with deck tilt-up
pivot joint UNLOCKED. Make sure locking
arms are in the LOCKED position and the
tilt-up joint is rigid (locked).
DANGER
Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt-
up position. Do not move the tractor with
the deck in the tilt-up position.
Tilt Bar