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A43 Dozer Blade Attachment Operator’s Manual Assembly, Attaching, Removing, Operation, and Maintenance Compatible with Models: MB, MC, MD, MS, MT Please Read and Save These Instructions For Safety, Read All Assembly and Operation Instructions Beginning S/N: 2023-2056 Prior to Operating Attachment...
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Foreword Thank you. . .for purchasing a Walker A43 Dozer Blade Attachment. 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 customers. If for any reason this product does not perform to your expectations, please contact your local dealer.
Walker Mower Dealer. There are several general practices to be aware of in the area of safety. Most accidents associated with the operation or maintenance of a Walker Tractor are Dozer Blade Serial No.
1-970-221-5614 www.walker.com UNIT DESCRIPTION The A43 Dozer Blade is a 48” blade that can be used for snow removal or as light utility tool for moving dirt, mulch, or other debris. The design includes spring-assisted raise and lower lever, a 5-way foot-engaged angle adjustment, trip-over protection, +/-5°...
Specifications Specifications MODEL A43 DOZER BLADE Height of handle installed in. (cm) 33 (84) Height of blade in. (cm) 17.5 (44.5) Width in. (cm) 48 (122) Length in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Overall Length Installed on Tractor in. (cm)* 87 (221) Weight lb. (kg)
If you have any questions concerning setup, opera- tion, maintenance, or safety, please contact your An IMMEDIATE hazard that WILL result in se- authorized Walker Mower dealer or call Walker Man- vere personal injury or DEATH, if warning is ufacturing Company at (970) 221-5614.
Safety Instructions Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause WARNING impairment or loss of hearing. Operator hear- ing protection is recommended. Wear a suit- This product can expose you to chemicals able hearing protective device, such as earmuffs including Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate which or earplugs.
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Safety Instructions Release the steering levers and simultaneously DANGER (2) Move the FSC to the NEUTRAL-PARK position. When the machine is stopped or Do not operate tractor within 5 feet (1.5 me- moving slowly, engage the parking brake. ters) of an embankment or retaining wall NOTE: The emergency stop procedure is with drop off.
Safety Instructions 18. Using the trip-over lock is NOT recommended Never attempt to disconnect any safety devices when obstructions cannot be seen (e.g. under or defeat the purpose of these safety devices. snow cover). The rigid blade operation should Do not change the engine governor settings or only be used with low ground speed.
Assembly and Installation Assembly and Installation Lay the dozer blade on a flat surface and re- move the pivot shaft from the back of the blade using a hammer and a punch. ASSEMBLING THE BLADE Assemble the articulating joint by securing male hitch adapter (P/N 6626-8) to the tongue weldment (P/N 6627-12) with the pivot bearing plate (P/N 6625-6) in the middle.
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Assembly and Installation After ensuring proper alignment of the roll pin Place the washer (P/N F481) over the eye bolt holes, use a hammer and a punch to tap the and begin threading the ESNA nut (P/N F020) roll pin into place. onto the eye bolt.
Assembly and Installation 10. Align the clevis over the locking arm and insert applicable strap hole location illustration for the clevis pin. With the clevis pin in place, details on locating and drilling these holes. check that the lift release push button stands 3/8”...
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Assembly and Installation F013 Deck Hinge NOTE: THE MC23i SUPPORT Stop STRAP IS YELLOW. F151 F013 P/N 6621-19 Deck Hinge Stop in Notch (MC, MD, MT only) F040 Install a hitch pin through the hole on the end Install Straps on MC23i Tractors of each support arm to lock the blade in place. For MC(19/19i), MD, MT or MS (pre-2014) Two hitch pins are included in the Owner’s tractors, the body hinge bolt will need to be...
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Confirm that the foot trigger Never move or operate the tractor with the locking mechanism engages freely in the angle A43 Dozer Blade installed if the mounting adjust slot while the angle stop bolt is contact- straps are not installed.
Assembly and Installation REMOVING THE DOZER BLADE On a flat surface, lower the dozer blade so it is resting on the ground. Block up the blade approximately 7” (18 cm), and remove the top of the support straps from the tractor chassis. For MC(19/19i), MD, MT or MS (pre-2014) tractors, tighten the 3/8-16 ESNA nut (P/N F014) to secure body hinge bolt and then back...
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Pull Back to Raise the Blade The A43 Dozer Blade has a variety of different or Push and features that help make it adaptable to different Hold the Button conditions. These features include: lifting and low-...
Operating Instructions BLADE ANGLE There are five angle positions to which the blade can be adjusted: ● Straight forward ● Right/Left 15 degrees ● Right/Left 30 degrees Positions Push Blade to Angle Foot Trigger Angle Positions To adjust the blade angle, use one foot to hold down the foot trigger and use the other foot (or the momentum of the blade as you turn the tractor) to push the blade into the desired position.
Operating Instructions TRIP-OVER EXTENSION SPRING photo. Be sure the trip lock seats flush on the stop rod as shown in the Trip-Over Lock Seated on The dozer blade is designed to “trip” forward when Stop Rod photo. This procedure locks the blade in striking large rocks, tree stumps, etc.
Operating Instructions BLADE ARTICULATION Then lower the blade, and it should easily self level to make full contact with the ground as it The dozer blade is designed with +/- 5 degrees of is lowered. lateral articulation to allow the blade to follow the contour of the ground.
Maintenance Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the following oil points every 25 hours of CUTTING EDGE (WEAR STRIP) operation: Inspect cutting edge often (approximately every 2 Blade Angle Pivot (Grease) hours of operation). Upon reaching the maximum allowable wear (approximately 1/8” remaining) either Foot Trigger Pivot (SAE 10 Oil) lower cutting edge to the second row of carriage bolt Lift Bar Pivot (x2) (Grease)
Chassis Support Strap / MB, MS (2014 and on) Fasteners F013 3/8-16 Whiz Locknut 6621-21 Chassis Support Strap / MB, MS F040 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Hex Bolt F151 3/8-16 x 7/8 Hex Bolt Beginning S/N 2023-2056 Use only genuine Walker replacement parts. ®...
REQ’D REQ’D Chassis Support Strap / MC23i Fasteners F013 3/8-16 Whiz Locknut 6621-19 Chassis Support Strap / MC23i F040 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Hex Bolt F151 3/8-16 x 7/8 Hex Bolt Beginning S/N 2023-2056 Use only genuine Walker replacement parts. ®...
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(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, transportation charges prepaid.
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