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OWNER’S MANUAL
Safety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions
Model MS (13 HP)
™
Please Read and Save These Instructions Effective Date: 10-01-03
For Safety, Read All Safety and Operation P/N 5000-11
Instructions Prior to Operating Machine Price $5.00
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Foreword Thank you. . .for purchasing a Walker mower. Every effort has been made to provide you with the most reliable mower on the market, and we are sure you will be among our many satisfied custom- ers. If for any reason this product does not perform to your expectations, please contact us at (970) 221-5614. Every customer is important to us. Your satisfaction is our goal. Please. . .read this manual thoroughly! This manual is to be used in conjunction with the engine manufacturer’s manu
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Table of Contents General Information ________________ 1 Operating Instructions_____________ 24 HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION _____________ 1 CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, GLOSSARY ____________________________ 1 LOCATION, AND FUNCTION _____________ 24 IDENTIFYING NUMBER LOCATIONS________ 1 Ignition Switch _______________________ 24 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ______ 2 Engine Choke________________________ 25 SERVICING OF ENGINE Engine Throttle ______________________ 25 AND DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS__________ 2
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Table of Contents REPLACING/REPAIRING ________________ 57 Maintenance Instructions __________ 40 Drive Belts __________________________ 57 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART _______ 40 Engine Belt ________________________ 58 IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE PTO Drive Belt _____________________ 59 KAWASAKI ENGINE ____________________ 41 Ground Drive Belt ___________________ 60 Fuel System _________________________ 41 Blade Overload Shear Bolts ____________ 61 Starting _____________________________ 41 PTO S
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General Information HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION • POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) transmits engine power to run the cutter blades and GHS blower. Walker Manufacturing recommends that any ser- vice requiring special training or tools be performed • POWERFIL spreads the mowed material by an authorized Walker Mower Dealer. There are throughout the interior of the grass catcher by several general practices to be aware of in the area an oscillating delivery spout. of safety. Most accidents associated with the
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General Information SERVICING OF ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS Serial Number The detailed servicing and repair of the engine, hydrostatic transmission and gearboxes are not cov- ered in this manual. Only routine maintenance and general service instructions are provided. For the service of these components during the limited war- ranty period, it is important to find a local, authorized servicing agent of the component manufacturer. Any unauthorized work done on these components dur- ing
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Specifications MODEL MS ENGINE Manufacturer/Model Kawasaki, FE 400D, 1 Cyl. OHV (Air-Cooled) Displacement 24.5 cu. in. (401 cc) HP (@ 3600 RPM) 13.0 Max. RPM (No Load) 4000 Governed RPM 3600 Max. Torque [ft-lb (N⋅m) @ RPM] 19.5 (26.4) @ 2500 Idle RPM 1300 Spark Plug Type NGK BPR5ES Spark Plug Gap .030 in. (.75 mm) Crankcase Capacity 1.35 qts (1.3 liters) Crankcase Lubricant API SC/SD/SE/SF/SG/SH Grade Oil Only with 10W-30/10W-40 Viscosity or 40W Above 68° F (20° C) Only Fuel Tank Capacity 1.7 G
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Specifications MODEL MS TRANSMISSION (continued) Transmission Fluid Factory Service Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil (15W-50) Transmission Fluid Capacity 1 qt (1 liter) Transmission Cooling Cooling Fan Mounted on Drive Pulley Ground Travel Speed Forward m.p.h. (km/h) 0-5 (0-8) Infinitely Variable Reverse m.p.h. (km/h) 0-5 (0-8) Infinitely Variable BLADE DRIVE PTO Shaft Sliding Spline Shaft with Two (2) High-Speed U-Joints Blade Spindle Each Blade (2) Mounts Direct on Peerless Right Angle Gearbox w
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Specifications MODEL MS DIMENSIONS (continued) Height SD Model 37-1/2 in. (95 cm) GHS Model 44-1/2 in. (112 cm) Wheel Base (Tractor) 42-1/4 in. (107 cm) Tread Width (Tractor) Standard Tires 28-1/4 in. (72 cm) Optional Tires 29-3/4 in. (76 cm) MOWER DECK Width of Cut SD/GHS 36 or 42 in. (91 or 107 cm) Cutting Height 1 to 4 in. (3 to 10 cm) Height Adjustment 7 Positions - 1/2 in. (1 cm) Increment Hitch Pins Installed in Multi-Position Deck Support Blade Size 36 in. (91 cm) SD Model 20 in. (51 cm)
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Specifications MODEL MS GHS SYSTEM (Optional) Blower 3 1/2 x 9 x 1/4 in. (9 x 23 x 1 cm) Three-Blade Paddle Wheel (Driven by Mower Engine) Blower Brake Belt Scrubber Brake (Works in Combination with PTO Clutch, Stops Blower within Five (5) Seconds of PTO Disengagement) Max. Blower Speed 3600 RPM Grass Catcher Capacity 63 Gallons (238 liters)/6.7 Bushels Full Signal Oscillating Vane Switch Mounted on Grass Delivery Spout Triggers Horn Signal ® Powerfil Oscillating Delivery Spout Driven by 12 Vo
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Component Identification NOTE: Control Identification shown in Operating Instructions section. Grass Handling System 6.7 Bushel Catcher Catcher Door Safety Latch Anti-Scuff Roller Tilt-Up Latch Transmission Control Rod Catcher Lift/ Adjustment Nut (LH) Dump Handle Deck Support Pin Counterweight and Height Adjustment Spring and Hitch Pins Protective Cover Tilt-Up Deck Handle Transmission Control Rod Adjustment Nut (RH) Deck Lift Handle (Cutting Height Adjustment) Deck Support Arms Tilt-Up Hook F
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Component Identification Removable Grass Catcher Catcher Door Catcher Screen Exhaust Gas Spring (Not Visible) Deflector Catcher Door Gas Spring Protective Cover Catcher Door Catcher Lift/ Catcher Door Dump Handle Handle Anti-Scuff Rollers Left Hand Drive Wheel Oil Filter Fuel Shut-off Valve Muffler Exhaust Opening Fuel Filter Rotating Engine Tailwheel Fork Screen and Wheel Rear View and Left Side View 8
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Component Identification Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Dust Cup Rubber Bumper Body Support Air Restriction Indicator Air Intake Hose Fuel Tank Carburetor Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Level Indicator Starter Solenoid Muffler GHS Blower Tractor PTO Gearbox RH Transmission Lockout Lever RH Hydrostatic Transmission Positive (+) Battery Cable LH Hydrostatic Transmission LH Transmission Negative (-) Battery Neutral Safety Lockout Lever Battery Cable Switch Top View (Body Raised) 9
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Safety Instructions Pay particular attention to any information labeled Walker Manufacturing cannot predict every poten- DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, tially dangerous situation. Therefore, items labeled and NOTE in this manual. as such in this manual do not cover all conceivable situations. Any person using procedures, tools, or When you see the Safety Alert Symbol ( ), control techniques not recommended by Walker read, understand, and follow the instructions. Fail- Manuf
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Safety Instructions 6. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get 12. The electrical system battery contains sulfuric caught in moving parts. Do not operate this acid. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes, and machine while wearing shorts; always wear clothing. Keep the battery and acid out of reach adequate protective clothing, including long of children. pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, OPERATING and a helmet is advisable and required by some local ordinances and insurance
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Safety Instructions 9. Watch for holes, rocks, and roots in the terrain 17. For GHS equipped models, use care when and for other hidden hazards. When mowing closing the grass catcher door. Keep fingers tall grass, mow higher than desired to expose and hands away from the hinge and pinch points any hidden obstacles. Then, clean the area and when the door is being closed. Also, keep fin- mow to the desired height. gers and hands clear of the door frame. The door is held closed with springs a
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Safety Instructions 3. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to ensure c. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materi- the machine is in a safe, working condition. als away from the battery at all times. To Check the blade mounting nuts frequently, mak- avoid sparks, use care when removing bat- ing sure they are tight. tery cables from posts. 4. Perform only maintenance instructions de- d. Disconnect both battery cables before un- scribed in this manual. Unauthorized main- plugging any wiring con
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Safety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS Safety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine; if any are missing, illegible, or damaged, a replacement should be ordered and installed before putting the machine into operation. The Decal Part Number is listed below and in the Parts Manual. Top Rear of Fuel Tank (5855) Underside of Body (5861) Top of Blower Housing (5819) Top of Fuel Tank (6810) Rear Crossbreed of Body (5815) Gear Axle (5810-1) Hydrostat Oil Dec
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Safety Instructions SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS Safety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine; if any are missing, illegible, or damaged, a replacement should be ordered and installed before putting the machine into operation. The Decal Part Number is listed below and in the Parts Manual. Each End of Mower Deck (5808) SD Deck Discharge Shield (5848) LH Fender (5802-2) RH Fender (5802-1) Adjacent to Blower Discharge Chute Through Body (5804) 15
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Assembly Instructions SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Dry Battery Service Walker Mowers are shipped partially assembled. DANGER After uncrating the tractor and mower deck, initial setup is required. Activating a battery can be dangerous. NOTE: During the process of unpacking, any dam- The battery should be taken to a reliable aged or missing parts should be noted and reported service station, battery store, or power to the delivering carrier immediately (put in writing equipment dealer where a trained techni
