Walker MC (18 HP) - Manual (Page 24)

Assembly Instructions
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6. Raise the mower body (instead of lifting the
front of deck) and clip the counterweight springs
to the receptacle on front of body. Lower the
body to tension the springs. (Refer to Deck
Counterweight Spring Installation Photo.)
Mower Deck Installation
(PTO Shaft Connection)
7. With the counterweight springs connected, the
weight on the deck caster wheels should be
15 to 25 Ib (6.8 to 11.3 kg). Check this weight
by lifting on the front of the deck carrier frame. If
required, the spring tension can be adjusted by
tightening or loosening the elastic stop nuts
located underneath the lower spring hook.
Refer to Deck Counterweight Spring Installa-
tion photo.
Deck Counterweight Spring Installation
PTO
Connection
Grease Deck
Support Arms
Arrows on Shaft and Tube
(used to align when sliding together)
Counterweight Springs
Clip Onto Body
With Body Tilted Up
Spring Tension Adjustment
Nut Located Under Lower
Spring Hook (Not Visible)
Hitch Pins
Lock Deck On
Support Arms