Walker MT Assembly Instructions, Danger, Refer to Gear Axle Lubrication in Maintenance In

Assembly Instructions

CHECK GEAR AXLE OIL LEVEL

Refer to Gear Axle Lubrication in Maintenance In-

structions.

INSPECT FOUR (4) DRIVE BELTS

Engine PTO Drive, Jackshaft Drive, Hydrostatic Ground Drive, and GHS Blower Drive (if equipped).

CHECK HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

Refer to LUBRICATION for Checking Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Level in Maintenance Instruc- tions.

CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

Refer to CHECKING/SERVICING the Battery in

Maintenance Instructions.

CHECK FUNCTIONS OF INSTRUMENT PANEL AND WARNING HORN

Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. Voltmeter, Oil Pressure Light, and Warning Horn should all op- erate, indicating normal function.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)

Drive	=	15 PSI (103 kPa)
Rear	=	20 PSI (137 kPa)

CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP UN- DERNEATH MOWER DECK (and inside GHS blower, if equipped)

Refer to CLEANING the GHS Blower in Mainte- nance Instructions for blower cleaning information.

NOTE: Mower deck is secured in raised position for cleaning and changing blades by hooking the deck lift rod into the body bracket below the counterweight spring clip. The rod is hinged and is stowed along the footrest of the deck carrier frame. A hitch pin on the end of the rod is used to secure it in place with the deck raised.

Counterweight

Spring Clip

Deck Lift

Rod

Body

Bracket

Deck Secured in UP Position (Non-Tilting)

DANGER

Never operate cutter blades with deck in raised position because it is hazardous.

If equipped, the tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised position by unlocking the deck lock levers on each side of the carrier frame and inserting the deck hook into the tilt-up latch on the tractor body. Before operating the tractor, make sure to re-engage the deck lock levers after lowering the deck to the nor- mal operating position.

Tilt-Up Latch

Tilt-Up Latch

Tilt-Up Hook

on Deck

Deck Lock Lever

Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position

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