Walker IMPLEMENT HITCH SB6670 - Manual (Page 36)

Assembly Instructions
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9. For stability of the tractor when transporting with
the debris blower in raised position, approxi-
mately 80 lb (36 kg) of counterweight should be
installed on the tail of the tractor. Optional tail
weights for the various tractor models are avail-
able from your Walker dealer or a sandbag or
similar weight may be used.
PREOPERATING CHECKLIST
Before operating any of the implements for the first
time, and as a routine before daily operations, it is
important to make sure the machine is properly pre-
pared and ready for operation. The following is a list
of items to be checked. (For machines with fre-
quent operation, some of these items will not need to
be checked every day, but the operator should be
aware of the condition of each.)
CHECK TRACTOR PREOPERATING
CHECKLIST
Refer to the appropriate Tractor Owner’s Manual.
CHECK GAUGE WHEEL OR SKID SHOE
ADJUSTMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENTS of Dozer Blade Skid
Shoes in
Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to ADJUSTMENTS of Rotary Broom Gauge
Wheels in
Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to ADJUSTMENTS of Two-Stage Snow-
blower Skid Shoes in
Maintenance Instructions.
Refer to ADJUSTMENTS of Debris Blower Front
Gauge Wheel in
Maintenance Instructions.
CHECK OPTIONAL TIRE CHAINS
Tire chains should always be used when operating
the machine in icy conditions. If the tractor is
equipped with the optional tire chains, make sure
the chains are in good condition and are installed
properly.
CHECK TRACTOR TAILWEIGHT
Make sure 80 lb (36 kg) weight has been installed on
rear of tractor.
Implement Hitch
CHECK LIFT SWITCH OPERATION
Raise and lower the implement hitch to make sure
the lift switch and linear actuator operate properly.
CHECK HITCH LOCKING LEVER
Lock and unlock the male hitch to make sure the
locking mechanism functions properly.
Refer to Hitch Locking Lever in Operating Instruc-
tions.
Dozer Blade
CHECK CUTTING EDGE
•
Make sure the cutting edge is not nicked, bent
or worn.
Refer to REPLACING/REPAIRING of Dozer Blade
Cutting Edge in
Maintenance Instructions .
CHECK TRIP SPRING
•
Check trip spring tension.
Refer to Trip Spring in Operating Instructions.
•
Check trip spring lockout bracket.
Refer to Normal Operation or Rigid Blade Opera-
tion in
Operating Instructions.
CHECK SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Angle Adjustment Pin in Operating In-
structions.
Rotary Broom
CHECK BRUSH
•
Make sure the brush is clear of snow and/or
ice.
•
Make sure the brush is free to rotate.
•
Check that the bristles are in good condition
and are not worn or bent.