Foreword | Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) specification

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 us at (970) 221-5614. 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 prop- er 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 anything in this manual is confusing or hard to understand, please call our service department, at (970) 221-5614, for clarification before operating or servicing this mower.

This manual covers Model MB with the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18 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 produced.

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 obli- gation relative to previously manufactured products.

Sincerely,

WALKER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Bob Walker, President

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Briggs & Stratton MB (18 HP) owner manual Foreword

Contents

Illustrated Parts Manual Foreword Table of Contents Steering Control Assemblies Main ComponentHydrostatic Ground Spread Tail Wheel Axle KIT Identifying Number Locations General InformationGlossary Fill In By Purchaser Servicing of Engine and Drivetrain Components Electrical System SpecificationsEngine Transmission Tire Pressure Blade DriveTire Size Seat Mower DeckDrive Belts FRAME/BODY Construction Component Identification Front View and Right Side View Rear View and Left Side View Top View Body Raised Do not mow with bystanders in the area Safety InstructionsBefore Operating Operating Maintenance Case of a clogged or plugged mower deck Safety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals SAFETY, CONTROL, and Instruction Decals Battery Service Assembly InstructionsSetup Instructions Deck Caster Wheel Installation Mower Deck Installation PTO Shaft Guard InstallationDeck Installation PTO Shaft Connection Deck Counterweight Spring Installation Deck Leveling Body Rod in Engaged Position Body Rod in Stowed Position Check Engine Crankcase OIL Level Adjust Mower Cutting HEIGHT, if RE- Quired Operating Controls Operating InstructionsControl IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, and Function Engine Throttle PTO SwitchEngine Choke Choke and Throttle Location Forward Speed Control FSC Hydro Lockout Rod Location Hourmeter Left Wheel Right Wheel Steering Lever Operating Controls Top View from Drivers Point of View Disengaged Adjusting Ground Speed and SteeringStarting the Engine Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls Engaging the Mower Blade Clutch Engaged Blade Clutch Disengaged Cutting Height Adjustment Stopping the Machine Hydro Lockout Rod Normal Operating Position Transaxle LockoutsHydro Lockout Rod Freewheel Position Recommendations for Mowing Side Discharge Shield in Lowest Position Maximum Recommended Side Slope Maintenance Instructions Service Item 100 250 Daily Hours Yearly Important Tips for Care of the Briggs & Stratton Engine Each USE LubricationEngine Oil Dipstick Operating Range Dipstick and Oil Fill View from above left side of tractor Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication Lubrication Maintenance Instructions Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication Transaxle Lubrication Transaxle Oil Filter Location CleaningKeep Engine Screen Clean Transaxle Drain Plugs View from underside of tractor Cleaning Clean Cooling Fins and Fan Air Cleaner System Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position CHECKING/SERVICING Batteries Produce Explosive Gases BatteryCleaning the Terminals Tire Pressure Drive Belts Mower Blade Profile For SharpeningBlade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-Mounted Balancer Breaker Points REPLACING/REPAIRINGSpark Plugs Belt Locations Engine/PTO Belt Disengaged Engine/PTO BeltRemove Belt Guard Engine/PTO Belt Engaged Ground Drive Belt Assembly Disengaged Ground Drive Belt Assembly Engaged Cutting Blade Shear Bolts Fuel FilterFuel Filter Location PTO Shear Pin Mower Blades Stop Bolt Location Stop Bolt Adjustment AdjustmentsSteering Lever Position Adjustment Step Steering Handles Adjustment Step FSC Position Steering Adjustment Steering Lever AdjustmentNeutral Position Adjustment Step Actuator Rod Length Adjustment Neutral Window Full Forward Speed Adjustment StepStraight Tracking Adjustment Step Neutral Travel End FSC Switch Location Neutral Travel End AdjustNeutral Switch Adjustment Step Forward Speed Control Friction Adjustment Step ADJUSTMENTS/ Electrical System Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop 75$&725&$/6 0DLQWHQDQFHHFDOV Refer to Decks Parts Manual 13 for Deck Decals Dvwhqhuv +$66,6$660%7LOW8S/DWFK$VVHPEO\ KDVVLV$VVHPEO\ F009 $,1&203211732575$160,66,21 372ULYH$VVHPEO\ Dvwhqhuv F051 KRNHDQG7KURWWOH$VVHPEOLHV 5283XHO7DQN$VVHPEO\ F392 3DUNLQJ%UDNH$VVHPEO\ +5267$7,&*52815,9$660%/,6URXQGULYH$VVHPEOLHV F066 7UDQVPLVVLRQ6SULQJ$VVHPEOLHV 675,1*&21752/$660%/,66WHHULQJ/HYHU6&$VVHPEOLHV Dvwhqhuv F183 75,&$/$660% OHFWULFDO$VVHPEO\ Dvwhqhuv Detail a 635$7$,/+/$/.,7 6SUHDG$OH.LW Dvwhqhuv F016 6&+0$7 Limited Warranty For Walker Model MB Rider Mower Sound Model MB Sound Test