Walker MS Operator's Manual

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Maintenance Instructions CLEANING54Grass Buildup in Mower Deck HousingDANGERBefore raising or removing the mowerdeck for cleaning, stop the engine, removethe ignition key, and disconnect the sparkplug wire.1. Raise the deck lock lever handle on each sideof the carrier frame and pull out to release car-rier frame for tilting action.2. Using the carrier frame lift handle, raise deck tothe TILT-UP position and insert the deck hookinto the tilt-up latch on the tractor body.Tilt-Up HookTilt-UpLatchTilt-Up Hook andLatch ConnectedDeck Secured in TILT-UP PositionDANGERDo not operate the mower with deck in tilt-up position. Do not move the tractor withthe deck in the tilt-up position.3. Clean grass buildup underneath the deck usinga pressure washer (and scraper if required).NOTE: If the buildup is severe, it may be easierto clean the deck by removing the deck assem-bly from the tractor and standing the deck as-sembly on its “nose”.NOTE: While some degree of material buildupin the mower deck housing can be tolerated, apoint is finally reached where cutting qualitydeteriorates and clogging begins to occurbecause of too much buildup on the baffling andhousing.4. Lower the deck to the normal operating positionand re-engage the deck lock levers.CAUTIONDo not operate machine with deck tilt-uppivot joint unlocked.