Walker B18 Operator's Manual

ForewordThank you. . .for purchasing a Walker mower. Every effort has been made to provide you with themost reliable mower on the market, and we are sure you will be among our many satisfied custom-ers. If for any reason this product does not perform to your expectations, please contact your localdealer. Every customer is important to us. Your satisfaction is our goal.Please. . .read this manual thoroughly! This manual is to be used in conjunction with the enginemanufacturer’s manual for the specific engine on the mower model you have purchased. Beforeyou operate your new mower, please read this entire manual. Some of the information is crucial forproper operation and maintenance of this mower - it will help protect your investment and ensurethat the mower performs to your satisfaction. Some of the information is important to your safety,and must be read and understood to help prevent possible injury to the operator or others. If any-thing in this manual is confusing or hard to understand, please contact your local authorized dealeror call our service department, at (970) 221-5614, for clarification before operating or servicing thismower.This manual covers Model B18 with the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard (18 HP) gasoline engine.All shields and guards must be in place for the proper and safe operation of this machine.Where they are shown removed in this manual, it is for illustration purposes only. Do not operatethis machine unless all shields and guards are in place.Specifications given are based on the latest information available at the time this manual was pro-duced for a tractor with standard equipment. Optional equipment is available and may affect thestandard specifications listed.Walker Mfg. Co. is continually striving to improve the design and performance of its products. Wereserve the right to make changes in specifications and design without thereby incurring any obliga-tion relative to previously manufactured products.Sincerely,WALKER MANUFACTURING COMPANYBob Walker, President