Walker MBSSD (27 HP) Owner's Manual

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General Information1HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATIONWalker Manufacturing recommends that any ser-vice requiring special training or tools be performedby an authorized Walker Mower Dealer. There areseveral general practices to be aware of in the areaof safety. Most accidents associated with the oper-ation or maintenance of a Walker Mower arecaused by disregarding basic safety precautions orspecific warnings. Such accidents, in most cases,can be prevented by being aware of the dangerspresent.Information of special importance has been high-lighted in bold type in this manual. Refer to SafetyInstructions for the meanings of DANGER, WARN-ING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE.GLOSSARYThere are many terms that are either unique to thisequipment or that are used as acronyms. The fol-lowing terms and their definitions will help whileusing this manual:• DECK is the mowing attachment mounted onthe front of the tractor which includes the carrierframe, deck housing, blade spindles, and cutterblades.• FORWARD SPEED CONTROL (FSC) controlsthe maximum forward speed of the tractor;functioning as a cruise control.• GROUND DRIVE refers to the dual transaxleswhich drive the main wheels.• LEFT HAND (LH) refers to the left-hand side ofthe tractor when the operator is seated facingforward in the tractor seat.• POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) transmits enginepower to run the cutter blades.• RIGHT HAND (RH) refers to the right-hand sideof the tractor when the operator is seated facingforward in the tractor seat.• SIDE DISCHARGE (SD) mows but does notcollect the mowed material.• STEERING LEVERS steer the tractor by con-trolling the two transaxles.• TRACTOR is the prime mover, including the en-gine, drive train, operator seat, and controls tooperate the mower.• TRANSAXLE transmits and controls powerfrom the ground drive belt to the main drivewheel.• TRANSAXLE LOCKOUT RODS release thetransaxles to permit freewheeling the tractor.IDENTIFYING NUMBER LOCATIONSThe tractor serial number plate is affixed to thetractor body just below the left rear corner of theseat. The mower deck serial number plate is affixedalongside the angle iron framing on the LH side ofthe LH mower blade drive. Model and serialnumbers are helpful when obtaining replacementparts and maintenance assistance. For readyreference, please record these numbers in thespace provided.Fill In By PurchaserTractor Model No. _______________________Tractor Serial No. _______________________Deck Serial No. _______________________Engine Model No. _______________________Engine Serial No. _______________________Date of Purchase _______________________