Walker MC (20 HP) - Manual (Page 5)

General Information
1
HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION
Walker Manufacturing recommends that any service
requiring special training or tools be performed by
an authorized Walker Mower Dealer. There are sev-
eral general practices to be aware of in the area of
safety. Most accidents associated with the opera-
tion or maintenance of a Walker Mower are caused
by disregarding basic safety precautions or specific
warnings. Such accidents, in most cases, can be
prevented by being aware of the dangers present.
Information of special importance has been high-
lighted in bold type in this manual. Refer to Safety
Instructions for the meanings of DANGER, WARN-
ING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE.
GLOSSARY
There are many terms that are either unique to this
equipment or that are used as acronyms. The
following terms and their definitions will help while
using this manual:
•
DECK is the mowing attachment mounted on
the front of the tractor which includes the carrier
frame, deck housing, blade drive gearboxes,
and cutter blades.
•
FORWARD SPEED CONTROL (FSC) controls
the maximum forward speed of the tractor;
functioning as a cruise control.
•
GRASS HANDLING SYSTEM (GHS
®
) collects
mowed material and deposits it in the catcher.
•
GRASS-PAK
®
SWITCH is mounted on the
grass delivery spout (in the catcher) and acti-
vates the “full” signal horn when the grass
catcher is full.
•
GROUND DRIVE refers to the dual hydrostatic
transmissions which drive the main wheels.
•
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION transmits
and controls power from the ground drive belt to
the main drive wheel.
•
LEFT HAND (LH) refers to the left-hand side of
the tractor when the operator is seated facing
forward in the tractor seat.
•
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) transmits engine
power to run the cutter blades and GHS blower.
•
POWERFIL
®
spreads the mowed material
throughout the interior of the grass catcher by
an oscillating delivery spout.
•
RIGHT HAND (RH) refers to the right-hand side
of the tractor when the operator is seated facing
forward in the tractor seat.
•
SIDE DISCHARGE (SD) mows but does not
collect the mowed material.
•
STEERING LEVERS steer the tractor by con-
trolling the dual hydrostatic transmissions.
•
TRACTOR is the prime mover, including the en-
gine, drive train, operator seat, and controls to
operate the mower.
•
TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT releases the hy-
drostatic transmissions to permit freewheeling
the tractor.
IDENTIFYING NUMBER LOCATIONS
The tractor serial number plate is affixed to the trac-
tor body just below the left rear corner of the seat.
The mower deck serial number plate is affixed
alongside the angle iron framing on the LH side of
the LH mower blade drive. Model and serial num-
bers are helpful when obtaining replacement parts
and maintenance assistance. For ready reference,
please record these numbers in the space provided.
Fill In By Purchaser
Tractor Model No. _______________________
Tractor Serial No. _______________________
Deck Serial No. _______________________
Engine Model No. _______________________
Engine Serial No. _______________________
Date of Purchase _______________________