Walker MW 15 HP Owner's Manual

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Assembly Instructions19PREOPERATING CHECKLISTBefore operating the mower for the first time, and asa routine before daily operations, it is important tomake sure the mower is properly prepared andready for operation. The following is a list of items tobe checked. (For a mower with frequent operation,some of these items will not need to be checked ev-ery day, but the operator should be aware of the con-dition of each.)For proper fuels and lubricants refer to Specifica-tions.FILL FUEL TANKFill the fuel tank using clean, fresh automotive gradeunleaded gasoline (87 octane rating minimum).IMPORTANT: DO NOT permit dirt or other foreignmatter to enter the fuel tank. Wipe dirt from aroundthe filler cap before removing. Use a clean fuel stor-age container and funnel.IMPORTANT: DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Al-ways use fresh, automotive grade gasoline. DONOT use premium, white, or high-test gasoline. DONOT use additives, such as carburetor cleaners, de-icers, or moisture removing agents. DO NOT usegasoline blended with methyl alcohol.CHECK ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVELCheck the engine crankcase oil level before use andafter each 5 hours of continuous operation. Referto LUBRICATION for Checking Engine CrankcaseOil Level in Maintenance Instructions.CHECK AND SERVICE ENGINE AIR CLEAN-ER SYSTEM• Check condition, cleanliness, and security ofthe air cleaner system (clean air filter every100 hours). For detailed procedures, refer toCLEANING the Engine Air Cleaner System inMaintenance Instructions.ADJUST CARBURETOR (Initial Start-up Only)Refer to ADJUSTMENTS of Carburetor in Mainte-nance Instructions.CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMCheck condition and cleanliness of engine air intakescreen located on top of engine. For detailed proce-dures, refer to CLEANING the Engine CoolingSystem in Maintenance Instructions.DANGERHandle gasoline with care. Gasoline ishighly flammable and its vapors are ex-plosive. Use safe refueling procedures:• DO NOT fill fuel tank with the engine run-ning.• If the engine is hot, allow to cool beforerefueling.• Use an approved fuel container.• Fuel the mower outdoors.• DO NOT smoke while refueling.• Avoid spilling fuel; use a funnel or spout.• DO NOT overfill the fuel tank; fill up toabout 1 in. (25 mm) below the top of tank.