Walker Model MS (13 HP) Owner's Manual

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Assembly Instructions17Battery Charging1. Charge the battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes.DO NOT exceed 20 amps maximum recom-mended charging rate. Charge until specificgravity is at least 1.250. Total charging timeshould not exceed one (1) hour.2. After charging the battery, adjust the electrolytelevel to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill the battery.Electrolyte will overflow through the vented capsonto parts of the machine and WILL result insevere corrosion.3. Install battery.Battery InstallationIMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securelymounted in the frame. A loose battery may causedamage to the case resulting in acid leakage andsevere damage to the machine. A hazard may becreated by damage to critical working parts andsafety systems.Install the battery in the mower as shown in BatteryInstallation photo. Connect the positive and nega-tive cables to the proper battery terminal [red cableand boot connects to the positive (+) terminal].Slide the rubber boot up and over the battery post,making sure it covers the post completely to preventan 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 whenthe optional semi-pneumatic deck wheels (8.25x 2.75) 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 spacer tubebottoms against the inside of the wheel fork (willnot turn) while the wheel and spacer washers (ifused) spin freely without binding.DANGERBATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES• Charge the battery in a well-ventilatedarea, so that gases produced while charg-ing can dissipate.• Keep sparks, flames, and smoking mate-rials away from the battery at all times.• Make sure the battery cap vents are openafter the battery is filled with acid (checkmanifold vent on each cap).• Make sure the battery charger is unplug-ged before connecting or disconnectingcables to the battery.RH Drive Wheel(+) Battery CableConnectionBattery ClampSecured byWing Nuts