Walker B23, Operator'S Manual

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B23 Table of Contents
General Information 1
Highlighted Information ......................................1
Glossary ...............................................................1
Identifying Number Locations ............................1
Engine Serial Number Location .........................2
Servicing of Engine and Drivetrain Compo-
nents .....................................................................2
Specifications ......................................................3
Component Identification ...................................6
Safety Instructions 9
Before Operating .................................................9
Operating ............................................................11
Maintenance .......................................................13
Safety, Control, and Instruction Decals ...........14
Assembly Instructions 18
Setup Instructions .............................................18
Tire Installation (Tractor) ........................................... 18
Battery Service .......................................................... 18
Battery Charging ...................................................18
Battery Installation .................................................19
Mower Deck Assembly .............................................. 19
Deck Caster Wheels Installation ...........................19
Deck Discharge Deflector Shield Installation
(Side Discharge Models Only) ...............................20
PTO Shaft Guard Installation ................................20
Tilt-Up Roller Wheel Installation ............................20
Mower Deck Installation on Tractor ........................... 21
Deck Installation ...................................................21
Deck Leveling ........................................................23
DS60-3 Deck Leveling ...........................................24
Measuring Deck Levelness ........................................24
Deck Leveling Procedure ............................................24
Preoperating Checklist .....................................25
Operating Instructions 28
Operating Controls ............................................28
Ignition Switch ........................................................... 28
Engine Choke ........................................................... 29
Engine Throttle .......................................................... 29
Forward Speed Control (FSC) .................................. 29
Steering Levers ......................................................... 29
Parking Brake ........................................................... 29
Blade Clutch Switch (PTO) ....................................... 30
Transaxle Lockout Arms ........................................... 30
Circuit Breaker and Fuses ........................................ 30
Seat Panel Latch ....................................................... 31
Rear Body ................................................................. 31
Hourmeter ................................................................. 31
Light Switch (For Optional Lights) ............................. 31
Starting the Engine ............................................33
Adjusting Ground Speed and Steering ...........33
Engaging the Blade Drive .................................35
Stopping the Machine .......................................36
Adjusting Cutting Height ..................................37
DS60-3 Cutting Height .............................................. 37
DS60-3 Transport Position ........................................ 37
Transaxle Lockout .............................................38
Recommendations for Mowing ........................38
Recommendations for Towing .........................40
Recommendations for Tilt-Up Deck
Operation and Transport ...................................40
Maintenance Instructions 41
Maintenance Schedule Chart ...........................41
Important Tips for Care of the
Kohler Engine ....................................................42
Fuel System .............................................................. 42
Starting/Stopping ...................................................... 42
Cooling System ......................................................... 42
Air Cleaner System ................................................... 42
Oil .............................................................................. 42
Lubrication .........................................................43
Engine Oil ................................................................ 43
Engine Break-In Oil ...............................................43
Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level ..................43
Changing Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter ...........43
Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication ............................. 45
Mower Deck Spindle Lubrication .............................. 45
DS52 Mower Deck Lubrication ................................. 46
Check Transaxle Fluid Level ..................................... 46
Transaxle Oil and Filter Change ............................... 46
Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication .................. 47