Operator’s Manual
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Beginning S/N:
Foreword
Assembly Instructions______________
Table of Contents
DIMENSIONS Tractor and Mower
SAFETY, CONTROL, AND
Warranty______________________
Maintenance Instructions___________
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART________
Engine Air Cleaner System_ _____________
HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION
General Information
GLOSSARY
IDENTIFYING NUMBER LOCATIONS
Mower Deck Serial Number Location
Tractor Serial Number Location
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Engine Serial Number Location
MODEL
Specifications
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Transmission Fluid
TRANSMISSION continued
Ground Travel Speed
BLADE DRIVE
Weight lb kg
DIMENSIONS Tractor and Mower Length in. cm
MODELS14
Width in. cm
DRIVE BELTS
MOWER DECK
SEAT
FRAME/BODY CONSTRUCTION
in Operating
Component Identification
Instructions section
Front View and Right Side View
Component Identification
Rear View and Left Side View
Component Identification
Top View Body Raised
DANGER
Safety Instructions - Before Operating
BEFORE OPERATING
Do not mow with bystanders in the area
a.Use an approved fuel container
Safety Instructions - Before Operating
Safety Instructions - Operating
DANGER
DANGER
a.Do not move tractor with deck in tilt-upposition
Safety Instructions - Operating
Safety Instructions - Maintenance
Safety Instructions
SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
Part Number:
Location: Rear of Grass Catcher Exhaust Screen
Location: Deck Carrier Frame Part Number:
Location: Each End of Mower Deck Part Number:
1 Location Deck Carrier Frame Part Number
Location: Top of Fuel Tank Part Number: 1
4 5 Location: RH Fender Part Number:
7 8 Location: LH Fender Part Number:
SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
Safety Instructions
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly Instructions
Tire Installation Tractor
Battery Service
Battery Installation Mower Deck Assembly
Battery Installation
Deck Caster Wheels Installation
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES
Deck Discharge Deflector Shield Installation
Deck Caster Wheel Installation
Discharge Shield Installation
PTO Shaft Guard Installation
Mower Deck Installation on Tractor
Installation on Rear Discharge Deck
Deck Installation
Mower Deck Installation
Deck Leveling
Deck Leveling
Assembly Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
PREOPERATING CHECKLIST
in Maintenance Instructions
•DO NOT fill fuel tank with the engine run- ning
Deck Secured in TILT-UPPosition
Blades in Maintenance Instructions
Assembly Instructions
DANGER
Ignition Switch Key Positions
Ignition Switch
Operating Instructions
CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND FUNCTION
Choke and Throttle Location
Engine Throttle
Forward Speed Control FSC
Front Body Latch Release
Parking Brake Engaged Parking Brake Disengaged
Parking Brake
Transaxle Lockout Arms
Hydro Lockout Arm Location
Hourmeter
Operating Instructions
Hourmeter
LEFT WHEEL STEERING LEVERRIGHT WHEEL
Operating Instructions
STARTING THE ENGINE
ADJUSTING GROUND SPEED AND STEERING
ENGAGED
Operating Instructions
the Maintenance Instructions
Forward Speed Control Friction Adjustment in
Beginning Recommendations are
BEFORE operating on slopes
Instructions
Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls
ENGAGING THE BLADE DRIVE
Operating Instructions
Blade Clutch Disengaged
Blade Clutch Engaged
STOPPING THE MACHINE
Operating Instructions
Cutting Height Adjustment TRANSAXLE LOCKOUTS
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
Hydro Lockout Arm - Freewheel Position
Hydro Lockout Arm - Normal Operating Position
Avoid Low Hanging Branches
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING
Operating Instructions
DANGER
Lowest Position
Side Discharge Deflector Shield in
Maximum Recommended Slope
No Driving Zone
Operating Instructions
GHS Model Only
GRASS HANDLING SYSTEM GHS
GHS Flow and Components
Operating Instructions
ROTATING BLOWER BLADES
General Information
Operating Instructions
DANGER
FORWARD
Clogging Checklist
Blade Rotation for Standard Rotation
GHS Mower Deck Bottom View
Using the GHS Catcher
Using the Tilt-UpDeck
Powerfil
“Full” Signal Horn
Grass Catcher Screen Removal for Cleaning
Cleaning the GHS Exhaust Screen
Dumping the Catcher
Tailgate Dumping
Positioning Dump Bag on Catcher
Using the Dump Bag
Dumping Catcher into Dump Bag
Operating Instructions
Service Item
Maintenance Instructions
Every
Hours
SUBARU TIPS
Air Cleaner System
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE SUBARU ENGINE
Fuel System
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION
Engine Oil
Engine Break-InOil
Oil Drain Location
Changing Engine Crankcase Oil
View from Lower Right Side of Tractor
Dipstick Oil Fill Location
Parts Manual
Deck and Carrier Frame Illustrated
Maintenance Instructions
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION
Maintenance Instructions
Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points DC36R Shown
23 &
Mower Deck Gearboxes Shown with Gearbox Cover
Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication
Removed for Clarity
Mower Deck Spindle Lubrication
Transaxle Oil Drain Plug, Filter, and
Transaxle Oil and Filter Change
Guard Location Shown with Deck Support Arms
Maintenance Instructions
CLEANING
CLEANING
Engine Air Cleaner System
Donaldson Radialseal Air Cleaner
Air Filter Element Replacement
Maintenance Instructions
CLEANING
Fuel Filter
Proper Orientation of Air Cleaner Cover
Fuel Filter and Fuel Shut-offValve Location
•Use an approved fuel container for gas- oline
Inspect and Clean Cylinder Head Cooling Fins
Air Intake Screen Clean
Engine Cooling System
Cooling Air Intake Screen
GHS Blower
Grass Buildup in Mower Deck Housing
GHS Exhaust Screen
Maintenance Instructions
Transaxle Housing
CLEANING CHECKING/SERVICING
Transaxle Housing and Cooling Fins
Battery
Charging the Battery
Cleaning the Terminals
CHECKING/SERVICING
Tire Pressure
Blade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-MountedBalancer
Mower Blade Profile for Sharpening
Maintenance Instructions
CHECKING/SERVICING
Mower Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
Drive Belts
Spark Plug
Ignition
Forward Speed Control Friction Lock
Safety Switch System
Maintenance Instructions
CHECKING/SERVICING
REPLACING/REPAIRING
REPLACING/REPAIRING
Belt Locations
Maintenance Instructions
Engine Belt Disengaged
Engine Belt
Engine Belt Engaged
Maintenance Instructions
PTO Drive Belt Disengaged
PTO Drive Belt
PTO Drive Belt Engaged
Maintenance Instructions
Ground Drive Belt Assembly Engaged
Ground Drive Belt Assembly Disengaged
Ground Drive Belt
Maintenance Instructions
Cutting Blade Shear Bolts
Blade Overload Shear Bolts
PTO Shear Pin If Equipped
PTO Shear Pin
Maintenance Instructions
Mower Blades
REPLACING/REPAIRING
DANGER
ADJUSTMENTS Transmission Control
ADJUSTMENTS
Step 1 - Steering Lever Position Adjustment
Lever Alignment
Steering Handles Adjustment
Step 2 - Steering Handles Adjustment
Step 3 - Neutral Position Adjustment
FSC Lever Position Adjustment
Transmission Control Rod and Arm Location
Tracking Adjustment Components
Front Body Hidden for Clarity
Maintenance Instructions
Step 5 - Straight Tracking Adjustment
Step 4 - Full Forward Speed Adjustment
Step 6 - FSC Neutral Switch Adjustment
FSC Neutral Switch Location
FSC Friction Adjustment Test
FSC Neutral Switch Adjustment
FSC Friction Adjustment Nut
Side View Through Chassis
PTO Clutch Engaged
Clutch Engagement/Belt Tension
Maintenance Instructions
ADJUSTMENTS
PTO Clutch Disengaged
Blade Brake Band Adjustment
Maintenance Instructions
ADJUSTMENTS
Blade Brake Band Adjustment Clutch Disengaged
Tilt-UpDeck Adjustable Stop
Maintenance Instructions
ADJUSTMENTS
When lowering the door on the GHS
GHS “Full” Signal Horn Adjustment
powerful, and the door can slam shut with
Adjusting the Grass-Pak Switch
Operator’s Notes
Operator’s Notes
1.WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS, AND FOR HOW LONG
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR WALKER MODEL S14 RIDER MOWER
2.WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
3.HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY
FORM NO.
PRINTED IN USA
2014 WALKER MFG. CO