Walker MT User Manual
Owner’s manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Safety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions
Model MT (23.0 HP)
Model MTL (25.0 HP)
Model MTEFI (26.0 HP)
Model MTLEFI (31.0 HP)
Please Read and Save These Instructions
Effective Date: 04-01-07
For Safety, Read All Safety and Operation
P/N 8000-14
Instructions Prior to Operating Machine
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- OWNER'S MANUAL
- Foreword
- Table of Contents
- General Information
- Specifications
- Component Identification
- Safety Instructions
- Assembly Instructions
- SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
- Tire Installation (Tractor)
- Battery Service
- Wet Battery Service
- Dry Battery Service
- Battery Charging
- Battery Installation
- Battery Installation
- Mower Deck Assembly
- Deck Caster Wheels Installation
- Deck Caster Wheel Installation
- Deck Discharge Chute Installation (GHS Rear Discharge Models Only)
- Discharge Chute and PTO Shaft Guard Installation on Rear Discharge Deck
- Deck Discharge Shield Installation (Side Discharge Models Only)
- Discharge Shield Installation on Side Discharge Deck
- PTO Shaft Guard Installation
- Tilt-Up Roller Wheel Installation
- Tilt-Up Spring and Roller Wheel Installation on Rear Discharge Deck
- Mower Deck lnstallation on Tractor
- Deck Installation
- Quick Coupler Installation Tool
- Mower Deck Installation (PTO Shaft Connection)
- Coupler Ring “Locked” Position
- Deck Counterweight Spring Installation
- Deck Leveling
- Deck Leveling
- PREOPERATING CHECKLIST
- Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position
- Operating Instructions
- CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND FUNCTION
- Operating Controls
- Engine Choke - (Model MT and MTL only)
- Operating Controls
- Choke and Throttle Location (MT and MTL)
- Engine Throttle
- Forward Speed Control (FSC)
- Steering Levers
- Blade Clutch (PTO)
- Parking Brake
- MT, MTEFI, MTL, and MTLEFI Operating Controls (Top View from Drivers Point of View)
- Front Body Latch Release
- Front Body Latch Release
- Transmission Lockout Levers
- Lockout Lever Location
- Optional Cold Start Lever (Jackshaft Drive Belt Release)
- Optional Cold Start Lever Normal Operating Position
- Optional Cold Start Lever Cold Start Position
- Suspension Seat (MTL and MTLEFI)
- Figure 1-5
- Instrument Panel
- Hourmeter
- Hourmeter
- Voltmeter
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Over Temperature Warning Light (Model MT and MTEFI Only)
- Water Temperature Warning Light (Model MTL)
- Water Temperature Gauge (Model MTL)
- Engine Service Light (Model MTEFI)
- Ignition Switch
- Ignition Switch
- Light Switch (For Optional Lights)
- Warning Horn
- Circuit Breakers
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Optional Cold Start Lever
- ADJUSTING GROUND SPEED AND STEERING
- Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls
- ENGAGING THE MOWER
- Blade Clutch Engaged
- Blade Clutch Disengaged
- STOPPING THE MACHINE
- ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
- Cutting Height Adjustment
- TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT
- Lockout Lever - Freewheel Position
- Lockout Lever - Normal Operating Position
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING
- Side Discharge Shield in Lowest Position
- Maximum Recommended Side Slope
- RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TILT-UP DECK OPERATION/TRANSPORT
- GRASS HANDLING SYSTEM (GHS)
- General Information
- Blower Intake Cover
- Clogging Checklist
- Blade Rotation for GHS Mower Deck (view from underneath)
- Using the Tilt-Up Deck
- Using the GHS Catcher
- Powerfil ®
- “Full” Signal Horn
- Cleaning the GHS Exhaust Screen
- Grass Catcher Screen Removal for Cleaning
- Dumping the Catcher
- Tailgate Dumping
- Catcher Door Safety Latch
- Using the Dump Bag
- Positioning Dump Bag on Catcher
- Dumping Catcher into Dump Bag
- Power Dump Option
- Hi-Dump® Option
- Lift/Dump Control Switches and Auxiliary Power Terminals
- Power Dump Components
- Hi-Dump Components
- Maintenance Instructions
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART
- IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE KOHLER ENGINE
- LUBRICATION
- Engine Oil
- Engine Break-In Oil
- Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
- Dipstick Operating Range
- Changing Engine Crankcase Oil/Oil Filter
- Oil Drain/Oil Filter Location
- Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication
- Mower Deck Gearboxes
- DSD52 or DSD62 Mower Deck Lubrication
- Blade Spindle Lubrication
- Gearbox, Dolly Wheel, and U-Joint Lubrication
- Tractor PTO Gearbox Lubrication
- Checking Gearbox Oil Level
- Dipstick Location, Tractor PTO Gearbox
- Changing Gearbox Oil
- Gear Axle Lubrication
- Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid
- Checking Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Level
- Transmission Reservoir and Air Bleed Plug Location
- Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication
- Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points
- Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points
- CLEANING
- Engine Air Cleaner System
- Turbine Precleaner
- Engine Air Cleaner System Components
- Donaldson Radialseal™ Air Cleaner
- Air Cleaner Components (shown with cover being removed)
- Air Restriction Gauge Location
- Air Filter Element Replacement
- Proper Orientation of Air Cleaner Cover
- Engine Cooling System - MT and MTEFI
- Air Intake System
- Cylinder Head Cooling Fins
- Engine Air Intake Screen and Cooling Fin Access Panels
- Cooling System Airflow
- Engine Cooling System - MTL
- Radiator Screen and Cooling Fins
- Flushing Radiator and Changing Coolant
- Grass Buildup in Mower Housing
- Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position
- GHS Blower
- Collapse Blower Belt Tightener to Remove GHS Blower Drive Belt
- GHS Exhaust Screen
- Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins
- Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins
- CHECKING/SERVICING
- Engine Cooling System - MTL
- Coolant Level
- Model MTL Overflow Tank
- Security of Air Filtration Components
- Battery
- Electrolyte Level
- Cleaning the Terminals
- Charging the Battery
- Tire Pressure
- Wheel Bolt Torque
- Sharpen Mower Blades
- Mower Blade Profile For Sharpening
- Blade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-Mounted Balancer
- Drive Belts
- Mower Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
- Spark Plugs
- Ignition Wires
- Fuel Lines and Clamps
- Radiator Hoses and Clamps - MTL
- Blade Brake Action
- PTO U-Joints
- REPLACING/REPAIRING
- Drive Belts
- Belt Locations
- Engine PTO Drive Belt (3 Groove Power Band)
- Engine PTO Drive Belt Removal
- Jackshaft Drive Belt
- Jackshaft Drive Belt (Disengaged)
- Jackshaft Drive Belt (Engaged)
- GHS Blower Drive Belt
- GHS Blower Drive Belt Assembly (Disengaged) Blower Drive Belt Spring Removal
- GHS Blower Drive Belt Assembly (Engaged)
- Hydrostatic Ground Drive Belt
- Hydrostatic Ground Drive Belt Assembly (Disengaged)
- Hydrostatic Ground Drive Belt Assembly (Engaged)
- Fuel Filter - Model MT and MTL
- Fuel Filter Location
- Fuel Filter - MTEFI and MTLEFI
- Blade Overload Shear Bolts
- Cutting Blade Shear Bolts
- PTO Shear Pin
- PTO Shear Pin
- Mower Blades
- ADJUSTMENTS
- MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE RECORD SHEET
- Operator's Notes
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- Sound - Model MT
- Sound - Model MTL
- Vibration - Model MT
- Vibration - Model MTL
- Sound - Model MTEFI
- Sound - Model MTLEFI
- Vibration - Model MTEFI
- Vibration - Model MTLEFI