Walker S14 Operator's Manual

57Maintenance Instructions CLEANING/CHECKING/SERVICINGTransaxle HousingKeeping the housing on the transaxles clean andfree of obstruction is essential to avoid overheat-ing the transmission fluid and shortening transmis-sion life. The housing should be checked every 100hours; and cleaned if necessary.To clean the housing, use compressed air and/or apressure washer. Pay close attention to any oily dirtbuild up on the transaxle housings. This may be theresult of an oil leak. If an oil leak is noticed, contactyour local Walker dealer.CoolingFinsTransaxle Housing and Cooling FinsIMPORTANT: In case an oil leak develops on theinput shaft, the cooling fan blowing dusty air and oilon the transmission will quickly pack the coolingfins with oily dirt. If this condition occurs, contactyour dealer immediately to avoid overheating anddamaging the transaxle.An additional procedure in maintaining transaxlecooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace thefan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.CoolingFansTransaxle Cooling FansCHECKING/SERVICINGDANGERTo prevent accidental starting of the en-gine when servicing or adjusting the ma-chine, remove the key from the ignitionswitch and disconnect the spark plug wire.Security of Air Filtration ComponentsNOTE: The following inspection is only an externalinspection and should be done without “dis-turbing” the filtration components.On a daily basis, visually inspect the external condi-tion of the complete air cleaner system. The follow-ing items should be inspected:1. Check the Donaldson Radialseal™ air cleanercanister for damage. Make sure the cover is inplace and the cover latches are secure - do notrun the engine without the air cleaner cover inplace and secure.2. Inspect the air intake hose for cracks, nicks,cuts, etc., and check the hose clamps for tight-ness.BatteryNOTE: For initial battery service during setup, referto Battery Service in Assembly Instructions.IMPORTANT: 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.Electrolyte LevelThe battery electrolyte level should be checked af-ter every 25 hours of operation. To check electro-lyte level:1. Remove battery cell filler caps.2. Check the electrolyte level. If the level is belowthe bottom of the vent well, fill with drinking wa-ter to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].