Walker MW 15 HP - Manual (Page 24)

Assembly Instructions
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INSPECT TWO (2) DRIVE BELTS
PTO Drive and Hydrostatic Ground Drive.
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
UNDERNEATH MOWER DECK
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 normal operating po-
sition.
Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position
CHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION, SHARP-
NESS, AND SECURITY OF MOUNTING
The blade mounting nut should be tightened to
60 ft-lb (81.3 N
⋅
m). If blade sharpening is required,
refer to CHECKING/SERVICING for Sharpen
Mower Blades in
Maintenance Instructions .
ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF RE-
QUIRED
Position the hitch pins in the four deck support pins.
Refer to the “Cutting Height Adjustment” decal on
the deck gearbox cover.
PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
called for on the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CHART in
Maintenance Instructions .
DANGER
Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt-
up position. Do not move the tractor with
the deck in the tilt-up position.
DANGER
With the deck in the tilt-up position, the U-
joint tube and shaft may separate. Check
after lowering deck and before operating.
DANGER
Never operate cutter blades with deck in
raised position because it is hazardous.
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up
pivot joint unlocked.