Walker MB (18 HP) Owner's Manual

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Assembly Instructions17SETUP INSTRUCTIONSWalker Mowers are shipped partially assembled toour distribution network, and are typically assembledby the selling dealer. For any additional assemblybesides the following, contact your Walker dealer.Battery ServiceThe battery is a completely sealed, non serviceablebattery.IMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securelymounted in the frame. A loose battery may causedamage to the case resulting in acid leakage and se-vere damage to the machine. A hazard may be cre-ated by damage to critical working parts and safetysystems.Mower Deck AssemblyDeck Caster Wheels Installation1. Remove the bolt, nut, axle spacer tube, andspacer washers from each deck caster wheelfork.NOTE: Spacer washers are used only whenthe optional semi-pneumatic deck wheels (8.25x 2.75) are installed.2. Fit the axle spacer tube through the wheel hub,position the spacer washer on each side of thehub (if used), and fit the assembly into the wheelfork.3. Insert the 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 in. bolt through thewheel fork with the bolt head to the outside andinstall the 3/8-16 in. Keps nut.4. Tighten the bolt and nut until the axle spacertube bottoms against the inside of the wheelfork (will not turn) while the wheel and spacerwashers (if used) spin freely without binding.Deck Caster Wheel InstallationDeck Discharge Shield Installation(Side Discharge Models Only)Attach the deck side discharge shield by positioningthe shield hinge lug in front of the deck mount andfastening with two 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. bolts, 3/8-16ESNA nuts, and 3/8 in. wave spring washers. Thewave washers fit between the two hinging surfaces.Tighten the nuts until the shield moves freely but isnot loose.Deck Discharge Shield InstallationWARNINGDO NOT operate the machine without thegrass deflector chute attached and in thelowest possible position.Attach Shield