Walker MS (13 HP) Owner's Manual

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Maintenance Instructions ADJUSTMENTS65FSC Neutral-Park Switch1. Place the FSC in NEUTRAL-PARK position.2. Adjust switch to the point where the starter en-gages when the ignition switch is turned to thestart position.3. Adjust switch position forward an additional 1/2to 1 turn of the panel nuts.NOTE: If the switch cannot be adjusted forwardenough to achieve proper function, it may be nec-essary to bend the switch mounting bracketslightly.PTO Switch(es)With the PTO engaged, adjust two (2) switches [three(3) if GHS equipped] to the point of activation plus 1or two 2 turns of the panel nuts. Normally 1/8 to 3/16in. (3 mm to 5 mm) of plunger travel will activate theseswitches. Make sure the switches are adjusted so theactuator plate is not bottoming out the plunger andstriking the switch body.Steering LeversAn adjustment range of approximately 3 inches isavailable on the steering levers - the levers can be ad-justed forward or aft depending on the arm length ofthe operator. The levers can be adjusted by loosen-ing the locknut at the pivot point and the locknut hold-ing the lever in position in the adjustment slide.Adjust levers into most comfortable position andtighten both locknuts.Steering Lever AdjustmentBlade BrakeThe mower blade drive (and blower on GHS models)is equipped with a brake system to stop blades withinfive (5) seconds after disengaging the clutch. A beltscrubber brake acting on the PTO drive belt providesbraking action. The brake action is adjusted byspringing or bending the scrubber mount on GHSmodels and bending the scrubber on SD models.If the brake system malfunctions - blades do not stopwithin five (5) seconds - adjust or repair the brake asfollows:Braking Action AdjustmentWARNINGIt is important to check and maintainblade brake action for safe operation ofthe machine.Desired BrakeActionGHS ModelDirection ofMount BendSD ModelDirection ofScrubber BendStronger (Quicker) Bend Down Bend UpWeaker (Slower) Bend Up Bend DownLocknut(Position)AdjustmentSlideLocknut(Pivot Point)