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Deck secured in tilt-up position, Assembly instructions – Walker MT User Manual

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Assembly Instructions

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CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - Model

MTL

Check the radiator air intake screen to make
sure the screen is clean and free of obstruction.
Also, the radiator cooling fins should be inspect-
ed and cleaned if there is any buildup of dirt or
debris. (Remove the intake screen assembly to
inspect and clean.)

Check the coolant levels in the radiator and over-

flow tank. If additional coolant is needed, refer to
CHECKING/SERVICING the Engine Cooling
System
in

Maintenance Instructions

.

CHECK GEAR AXLE OIL LEVEL

Refer to Gear Axle Lubrication in

Maintenance In-

structions

.

INSPECT FOUR (4) DRIVE BELTS

Engine PTO Drive, Jackshaft Drive, Hydrostatic
Ground Drive, and GHS Blower Drive (if equipped).

CHECK HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL

LEVEL

Refer to LUBRICATION for Checking Hydrostatic
Transmission Fluid
Level in

Maintenance Instruc-

tions

.

CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

Refer to CHECKING/SERVICING the Battery in

Maintenance Instructions

.

CHECK FUNCTIONS OF INSTRUMENT PANEL

AND WARNING HORN

Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. Voltmeter,
Oil Pressure Light, and Warning Horn should all op-
erate, indicating normal function.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)
Drive

= 15 PSI (103 kPa)

Rear

= 20 PSI (137 kPa)

CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP UN-

DERNEATH MOWER DECK (and inside GHS
blower, if equipped)

Refer to CLEANING the GHS Blower in

Mainte-

nance Instructions

for blower cleaning information.

The tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised position
by unlocking the deck lock levers on each side of the
carrier frame and inserting the deck hook into the tilt-
up latch on the tractor body. Before operating the
tractor, make sure to re-engage the deck lock levers
after lowering the deck to the normal operating po-
sition.

Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position

WARNING

DO NOT remove the radiator pressure cap
when engine is hot.

DANGER

Never operate cutter blades with deck in
raised position because it is hazardous.

CAUTION

Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up
pivot joint unlocked.

DANGER

Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt-
up position. Do not move the tractor with
the deck in the tilt-up position.

Tilt-Up Latch

Deck Lock Lever

Tilt-Up Latch

Tilt-Up Hook

on Deck

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