Walker MDD Owner's Manual

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Assembly Instructions24CHECK HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OILLEVELRefer to LUBRICATION for Checking HydrostaticTransmission Fluid Level in Maintenance Instruc-tions.CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVELRefer to CHECKING/SERVICING the Battery inMaintenance Instructions.CHECK FUNCTIONS OF INSTRUMENT PANELAND WARNING HORNTurn the ignition key to the RUN position. Voltmeter,Oil Pressure Warning Light, and Warning Hornshould all operate, indicating normal function.CHECK TIRE PRESSUREDeck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)Drive = 15 PSI (103 kPa)Rear = 20 PSI (137 kPa)CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUPUNDERNEATH MOWER DECK (and insideGHS blower, if equipped)Refer to CLEANING the GHS Blower in Mainte-nance Instructions for blower cleaning information.The tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised positionby unlocking the deck lock levers on each side of thecarrier frame and inserting the deck hook into the tilt-up latch on the tractor body. Before operating thetractor, make sure to re-engage the deck lock leversafter lowering the deck to the normal operating po-sition.Deck Secured in TILT-UP PositionCHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION, SHARP-NESS, AND SECURITY OF MOUNTINGThe blade mounting nut should be tightened to60 ft-lb (81.3 N·m). If blade sharpening is required,refer to CHECKING/SERVICING for SharpenMower Blades in Maintenance Instructions.CHECK DRIVE WHEEL BOLT TORQUEThe lug bolts mounting the drive tires should betightened to 75 to 85 ft-lbs. (101.7-115.2 N⋅m).ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF RE-QUIREDPosition the hitch pins in the four deck support pins.Refer to the “Cutting Height Adjustment” decal onthe deck gearbox cover.PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDUREScalled for on the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECHART in Maintenance Instructions.DANGERNever operate cutter blades with deck inraised position because it is hazardous.CAUTIONDo not operate machine with deck tilt-uppivot joint unlocked.DANGERDo not operate the mower with deck in tilt-up position. Do not move the tractor withthe deck in the tilt-up position.Tilt-Up Lift HandleTilt-UpLatchDeck Lock LeverTilt-Up LatchTilt-Up Hookon Deck