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

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Assembly Instructions22Battery InstallationIMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securely mount-ed in the frame. A loose battery may cause damageto the case resulting in acid leakage and severe dam-age to the machine. A hazard may be created bydamage to critical working parts and safety systems.Install the battery in the mower as shown in BatteryInstallation photo. Connect the positive (+) first andthen the negative (-) cables to the proper battery ter-minal [red cable and boot connects to the Posi-tive (+) terminal]. Slide the rubber boot up and overthe battery post, making sure it covers the post com-pletely to prevent an electrical short.Battery InstallationMower Deck AssemblyDeck Caster Wheels Installation1. Remove the bolt, nut, axle spacer tube, andspacer washers from each deck caster wheelfork.NOTE: Spacer washers are used only when theoptional foamed rubber deck wheels (8 x 3.00)are installed.2. Fit the axle spacer tube through the wheel hub,position the spacer washer on each side of thehub (if used), and fit the assembly into the wheelfork.3. Insert the 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 in. bolt through thewheel fork with the bolt head to the outside andinstall the 3/8-16 in. Keps nut.4. Tighten the bolt and nut until the axle spacertube bottoms against the inside of the wheelfork (will not turn) while the wheel and spacerwashers (if used) spin freely without binding.Deck Caster Wheel Installation5. Grease the caster wheel bearings and casterpivot bearings - one grease fitting for eachwheel and each pivot.Deck Discharge Chute Installation(GHS Rear Discharge Models Only)Mount the discharge chute hinge on top of the deckdischarge opening using the 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. socketbutton head bolt and 1/4-20 ESNA nut. Position thebolt with the head inside of the chute and the nut onthe outside. Attach spring for tilt-up action fromchute to bracket on deck.Discharge Chute and PTO Shaft GuardInstallation on Rear Discharge DeckWARNINGMake sure the battery cap vents are open.Improper venting of the battery COULDcause a battery explosion.Battery ClampSecured byWing Nut(s)Battery ProtectorPlate in Place(+) Battery CableConnectionSpacer WasherGrease FittingLocationsAxle Spacer TubeAttach GuardAttachChuteNut on TopCarrier FrameTube Sockets