Grass Buildup In Mower Deck Housing; Ghs Blower - Walker T23 Operator's Manual

Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning

Grass Buildup in Mower Deck Housing

Before raising or removing the mower deck
for cleaning, stop the engine, re move the
ignition key, and disconnect the spark plug
wires.
Raise the deck lock lever handle on each side
1.
of the carrier frame and pull out to release
car rier frame for tilting action.
2. Using the carrier frame lift handle (or tilt bar),
raise deck to the TILT-UP position and insert
the deck hook into the tilt-up latch on the trac-
tor body.
Tilt-Up Hook and
Latch Connected
Tilt-Up
Latch
Tilt-Up
Hook
Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position
Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt-
up position. Do not move the tractor with
the deck in the tilt-up position.
3. Clean grass buildup underneath the deck
using a pressure washer (and scraper if re-
quired).
NOTE: If the buildup is severe, it may be
easier to clean the deck by removing the deck
assembly from the tractor and standing the
deck assembly on its "nose".
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DANGER
Tilt-Up Handle
Deck Lock
Lever
DANGER
NOTE: While some degree of material build-
up in the mower deck housing can be toler-
ated, a point is finally reached where cutting
quality deteriorates and clogging begins to
occur because of too much buildup on the
baffling and housing.
4. Lower the deck to the normal operating posi-
tion and re-engage the deck lock levers.
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up
pivot joint unlocked.

GHS Blower

Normally, the GHS blower operates with no
mainte nance or cleaning. However, when mowing
grass that is dirty and damp (especially certain
springtime mow ing conditions), a deposit of dirt
may accumulate inside the blower housing, caus-
ing wear and binding of the blower wheel. When
operating in these conditions, inspect the blower
frequently for dirt buildup.
NOTE: A visual clue of binding of the blower wheel
is the blower blade tips are polished from rubbing
on dirt.
When a dirt deposit is found, use a high pressure
washer or water spray to clean the inside of the
housing as follows:
DANGER
Before attempting to wash the blower, stop
the engine, remove the ignition key, and
disconnect the spark plug wires.
goggles or face shield.
1. Remove the GHS blower drive belt tension by
depressing the idler pulley on the tightener
arm. Roll the belt off the blower pulley. The
belt should be clear of the blower pulley, allow-
ing free movement of the blower wheel.
T23
Wear