Walker S14 Operator's Manual

Assembly Instructions24CHECK TIRE PRESSUREDeck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)Drive = 15 PSI (103 kPa)Tailwheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP UN-DERNEATH MOWER DECK (and inside GHSblower, if equipped)Refer to CLEANING the GHS Blower in Maintenance Instructions for blower cleaning information.DANGERNever operate cutter blades with deck inraised position because it is hazardous.The tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised posi-tion by unlocking the deck lock levers on each sideof the carrier frame and inserting the deck hook intothe tilt-up latch on the tractor body. Before operatingthe tractor, make sure to re-engage the deck locklevers after lowering the deck to the normal operat-ing position.Tilt-Up HookTilt-UpLatchTilt-Up Hook andLatch ConnectedDeck Secured in TILT-UP PositionCAUTIONDo not operate machine with deck tilt-uppivot joint unlocked.DANGERDo not operate the mower with deck in tilt-up position. Do not move the tractor withthe deck in the tilt-up position.CHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION,SHARPNESS, BALANCE AND SECURITY OFMOUNTINGThe blade mounting nuts on gear driven decks shouldbe torqued to 60 lb·ft (81 N·m), and the blade mount-ing bolts on belt driven decks torqued to 70 lb·ft(95 N·m). If blade sharpening is required, refer toCHECKING/SERVICING for Sharpen MowerBlades in Maintenance Instructions.ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF RE-QUIREDPosition the hitch pins in the four deck support pins.Refer to the “Cutting Height Adjustment” decal onthe deck gearbox cover.CHECK DRIVE WHEEL BOLT TORQUEThe lug bolts mounting the drive tires should betightened to 75 to 85 lb·ft (102 to 115 N·m).CHECK FUNCTION OF SAFETY INTERLOCKSWITCHESRefer to Operating Instructions to check for properoperation of safety switches, both during enginestarting and with the operator leaving the seat withtractor moving forward or with the mower blades en-gaged.PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDUREScalled for on the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECHART in Maintenance Instructions.