Walker MC19 manual Foreword

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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. Every customer is important to us. Your satisfaction is our goal.

Please. . .read this manual thoroughly! This manual is to be used in conjunction with the engine manufacturer’s manual for the specific engine on the mower model you have purchased. Before you operate your new mower, please read this entire manual. Some of the information is crucial for proper operation and maintenance of this mower - it will help protect your investment and ensure that the mower performs to your satisfaction. Some of the information is important to your safety and must be read and understood to help prevent possible injury to the operator or others. If any- thing in this manual is confusing or hard to understand, please contact your local authorized dealer or call our service department, at (970) 221-5614, for clarification before operating or servicing this mower.

This manual covers Model MC19 with the Kohler Command Pro CH621 (19.0 HP) gasoline engine.

All shields and guards must be in place for the proper and safe operation of this machine. Where they are shown removed in this manual, it is for illustration purposes only. Do not operate this machine unless all shields and guards are in place.

Specifications given are based on the latest information available at the time this manual was pro- duced for a tractor with standard equipment. Optional equipment is available and may affect the standard specifications listed.

Walker Mfg. Co. is continually striving to improve the design and performance of its products. We reserve the right to make changes in specifications and design without thereby incurring any obliga- tion relative to previously manufactured products.

Sincerely,

WALKER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Bob Walker, President

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Foreword Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule Chart Important Tips for Care Identifying Number Locations General InformationGlossary Fill In By PurchaserServicing of Engine and Drivetrain Components Electrical System SpecificationsEngine TransmissionDrive Belts Blade DriveTire Size SeatGHS System Mower DeckComponent Identification Front View and Right Side ViewRear View and Left Side View PTO Top View Engine CompartmentDo not mow with bystanders in the area Safety Instructions Before OperatingBefore Operating Safety Instructions Before Operating Safety Instructions Operating Safety Instructions Operating Safety Instructions Maintenance Safety Instructions Location Each End of Mower Deck Part Number Location Deck Discharge Shield SD Decks Only Part NumberLocation Right Side, Behind Operator Seat Part Number Location Catcher Door Hinge Bar LH and RH Sides Part NumberSAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals Battery Service Assembly InstructionsSetup Instructions Wet Battery ServiceBattery Installation Mower Deck Assembly Battery ChargingBattery Installation Deck Caster Wheels InstallationPTO Shaft Guard Installation Deck Caster Wheel InstallationDischarge Shield Installation On Side Discharge Deck Mower Deck Installation PTO Shaft Connection Deck InstallationPTO Coupler Installation Tool Quick Disconnect Ring Locked Position Deck Counterweight Spring InstallationQuick Disconnect Ring Released Position Deck Leveling Machine must be shut off during this procedureDeck Leveling Fill Fuel Tank Refer to Lubrication for Gear Axle LubricationBlades in Maintenance Instructions Engine Choke Operating InstructionsControl IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, and Function Key PositionsSteering Levers Engine ThrottleChoke and Throttle Location Forward Speed Control FSC Blade Clutch PTOParking Brake Disengaged Front Body Latch Release Lockout Lever LocationHourmeter Oil Pressure Warning HornLeft Wheel Steering Lever Operating Controls Top View from Drivers Point of ViewEngaged Adjusting Ground Speed and SteeringStarting the Engine Fore Attempting to MOWOperating Instructions Correct Operator Hand Position On the Controls Stopping the Machine Blade Clutch EngagedBlade Clutch Disengaged Lockout Lever Freewheel Position Cutting Height AdjustmentTransmission Lockout Lockout Lever Normal Operating Position Recommendations for MowingSide Discharge Deflector Shield Lowest Position No Driving ZoneRecommendations for TILT-UP Deck OPERATION/TRANSPORT GHS Flow and Components Rotating Blower Blades General InformationBlower Intake Cover Blade Rotation for GHS Mower Deck View from Underneath Clogging ChecklistForward Full Signal Horn Using the Tilt-Up DeckPowerfil Grass Catcher Screen Removal for CleaningPositioning Dump Bag on Catcher Using the Dump BagTailgate Dumping Dumping Catcher into Dump Bag Maintenance Instructions Important Tips for Care of the Kohler Engine Each USE LubricationEngine Oil Dipstick Operating RangeMower Deck Gearbox Lubrication Oil Drain/Oil Filter LocationTurn DS52 or DS62 Mower Deck Lubrication Gear Axle Lubrication Dipstick Location, Tractor PTO GearboxChanging Gearbox Oil RantyTransmission Reservoir Air Bleed Plug Location Grease Fitting and Oil Point LubricationLubrication Points for Optional Belt Driven Decks DS62 Shown Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points DS42 Shown Engine Air Cleaner System Components Air Cleaner Components Shown with Cover Being Removed Air Filter Restriction Gauge LocationCooling Air Intake System Air Filter Element ReplacementProper Orientation of Air Cleaner Cover Engine Cooling Air Intake Screen Cooling Fin Access Panels Deck Secured in TILT-UP PositionMaintenance Instructions CHECKING/SERVICING BatteryGHS Exhaust Screen Electrolyte LevelSharpen Mower Blades Charging the BatteryWheel Bolt Torque Drive Belts Mower Blade Profile For SharpeningBlade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-Mounted Balancer Spark Plugs REPLACING/REPAIRING Drive Belts There are four 4 individual belts on GHS modelsREPLACING/REPAIRING Belt LocationsEngine PTO Drive Belt 3 Groove Power Band Engine PTO Drive Belt RemovalJackshaft Drive Belt Engaged Jackshaft Drive BeltJackshaft Drive Belt Disengaged GHS Blower Drive Belt Assembly Disengaged GHS Blower Drive Belt Assembly EngagedHydrostatic Ground Drive Belt Assembly Disengaged Hydrostatic Ground Drive Belt Assembly EngagedCutting Blade Shear Bolts Fuel Filter LocationBlade Overload Shear Bolts PTO Shear Pin Steering Handles AdjustmentsSteering Handle Adjustment Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop Pinch Point Spring Loaded Door Operator’s Notes Operator’s Notes Limited Warranty For Walker Commercial Rider Mower Walker MFG. CO E. Harmony ROAD, Fort COLLINS, CO 80528 970