Walker C19i Operator's Manual

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Assembly Instructions25PREOPERATING CHECKLISTBefore operating the mower for the first time, and asa routine before daily operations, it is important tomake sure the mower is properly prepared andready for operation. The following is a list of itemsto be checked. (For a mower with frequent opera-tion, some of these items will not need to be checkedevery day, but the operator should be aware of thecondition of each.)For proper fuel and lubricants refer to Specifications.FILL FUEL TANKFill the fuel tank using clean, fresh automotive gradeunleaded gasoline (87 octane minimum, 10% etha-nol maximum).DANGERHandle gasoline with care. Gasoline ishighly flammable and its vapors are explo-sive. Use safe refueling procedures:• DO NOT fill fuel tank with the engine run-ning.• If the engine is hot, allow to cool beforerefueling.• Use an approved fuel container.• Fuel the mower outdoors.• DO NOT smoke while refueling.• Avoid spilling fuel; use a funnel or spout.• DO NOT overfill the fuel tank; fill up toabout 1 in. (25 mm) below the top of tank.IMPORTANT: DO NOT permit dirt or other foreignmatter to enter the fuel tank. Wipe dirt from aroundthe filler cap before removing. Use a clean fuel stor-age container and funnel.IMPORTANT: DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Al-ways use fresh, automotive grade unleaded gaso-line. DO NOT use gasoline containing greater than10% ethanol. DO NOT use additives, such as car-buretor cleaners, deicers, or moisture removingagents. DO NOT use gasoline blended with methylalcohol.CHECK ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVELCheck the engine crankcase oil level before use andafter each 8 hours of continuous operation. Referto LUBRICATION for Checking Engine CrankcaseOil Level in Maintenance Instructions.CHECK AND SERVICE ENGINE AIR CLEAN-ER SYSTEM• Check air filter restriction gauge to make surethe yellow indicator disk is in the safe operating(green) range.• Check condition, cleanliness, and security of thecomplete air cleaner system (inspect paper ele-ment every 100 hours). For detailed proce-dures, refer to CLEANING the Engine AirCleaner System in Maintenance Instructions.CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMCheck that the engine cooling air intake screen isfree of obstruction by grass clippings or debris andclean if required. Also, cylinder head cooling finsshould be inspected and cleaned if any build-up ofdebris is noted [remove two (2) cylinder head ac-cess panels to inspect and clean]. Refer to CLEAN-ING the Cylinder Head Cooling Fins in the Maintenance Instructions for this procedure.CHECK GEAR AXLE OIL LEVELRefer to LUBRICATION for Gear Axle Lubricationin Maintenance Instructions.INSPECT FOUR (4) DRIVE BELTSEngine PTO Drive, Jackshaft Drive, HydrostaticGround Drive, and GHS Blower Drive.CHECK HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OILLEVELRefer to LUBRICATION for Checking HydrostaticTransmission Fluid Level in Maintenance Instructions.