Assembly Instructions

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Walker Mowers are shipped partially assembled to our distribution network, and are typically assembled by the selling dealer. For any additional assembly besides the following, contact your Walker dealer.

Tire Installation (Tractor)

•Install the drive tires using the eight (8) lug bolts that are supplied with the owner’s packet of materials. Bolts are torqued to 75 to 85 lb·ft (102 to 115 N·m). Drive tires are 18 x 9.50-8, 4-ply; rear tires are 13 x 5.00-6, 4-ply.

•Check and adjust the inflation of the tires. The tire inflation recommendations are:

Drive

=

15 PSI (103 kPa)

Rear

=

20 PSI (137 kPa)

Battery Service

CAUTION

Important Battery Service, Installation, and Changing Tips:

•Do not allow the battery cables to touch opposing terminals. When connecting bat- tery cables attach the positive (+) cable to positive (+) battery terminal first, followed by negative (-) cable to negative (-) battery terminal.

•Never start the engine when the cables are loose or poorly connected to the bat- tery terminals.

•Never disconnect battery while engine is running.

•Never use a quick battery charger to start the engine.

•Never “jump start” the engine using an- other source. Electricity fluctuations can damage the ECU (Electronic Control Unit).

•Always disconnect negative (-) battery cable lead before charging battery, and also unplug harness from ECU before per- forming any welding on equipment.

Raise front mower body up for battery access (refer to Front Body Latch Release in Operating Instruc­ tions). Check the battery for electrolyte level and charge. The electrolyte level should be at the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) above plates]. If the specific gravity is less than 1.225, the battery needs charging. If the battery has been shipped dry, or is wet but needs service, refer to the following instructions.

IMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securely mounted in the frame. A loose battery may cause damage to the case resulting in acid leakage and severe damage to the machine. A hazard may be created by damage to critical working parts and safety systems.

Wet Battery Service

If the battery has been shipped wet, but the electrolyte level is low or the battery needs to be charged then:

1.Fill each battery cell with distilled water to the bottom of the vent wells.

2.Charge battery. Refer to Battery Charging in this section.

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