Walker MT, MTL, MTEFI, MTLEFI Owner's Manual

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Maintenance Instructions REPLACING/REPAIRING77Fuel Filter - Model MT and MTLModels MT and MTL are each equipped with an in-line fuel filter. Visually inspect the filter periodically,and replace the filter yearly.Fuel Filter LocationIMPORTANT: Replace the fuel filter only in a cleanarea where the fuel line and connections will not becontaminated by any dust and dirt.1. Expand and slide clamps on either side of thefilter away from filter and pull fuel lines off filter.2. Replace filter.Fuel Filter - MTEFIModel MTEFI is equipped with a high-volume, high-pressure, 10-15 micron, in-line fuel filter. Replace-ment of this filter is recommended every 1500 hoursof operation or more frequently under extremelydusty or dirty conditions. Because the MTEFI has apressurized fuel system, fuel filter replacementshould be done by a Walker dealer or authorizedKohler service dealer.Blade Overload Shear BoltsNOTE: Shear bolts are not used on the DSD52 orDSD62 mower deck.The cutting blade is keyed to the blade hub by two(2) shear bolts (10-24 x 5/8 in. stainless steel ma-chine screws). These bolts are designed to shearand protect the blade drive gearbox from damage ifthe blade encounters a shock load.Cutting Blade Shear BoltsNOTE: Tightening the 5/8-18 blade mounting nutto 60 ft-lb (81.3 N⋅m) is also important for propershock load protection. It is important to not over-tighten the mounting nut since this defeats (over-rides) the function of the shear bolts.If these bolts shear, remove the blade and install newbolts. Refer to CHECKING/SERVICING in this sec-tion for Sharpen Mower Blades which describes theblade removal and installation procedure.DANGERGasoline is extremely flammable and canbe highly explosive. To minimize danger:• Use only an approved fuel container forgasoline.• DO NOT allow open flames or sparksnear the machine while performing main-tenance or refueling; DO NOT smokewhile working with fuel.• Wipe up spilled gasoline immediatelyand completely.In-LineFuel FilterWARNINGThe MTEFI fuel system operates underhigh pressure. This system should beserviced by a Walker dealer or authorizedKohler service dealer.Cutting BladeShear Bolts