Maintenance Instructions
B23
Cleaning
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Tilt-Up
Latch
Tilt-Up
Hook
Tilt-Up Hook and
Latch Connected
Tilt Bar
Deck Lock
Lever
Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position
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.
3. Clean grass buildup underneath the deck
using a pressure washer (and scraper if re-
quired).
NOTE:
If the buildup is severe, it may be
easier to clean the deck by removing the deck
assembly from the tractor and standing the
deck assembly on its “nose”.
NOTE:
While some degree of material build-
up in the mower deck housing can be toler-
ated, a point is finally reached
where cutting
quality deteriorates and clogging begins to
occur
because of too much buildup on the
baffling and housing.
4. Lower the deck to the normal operating posi-
tion and re-engage the deck lock levers.
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up
pivot joint unlocked.
Transaxle Housing
Keeping the housing of the transaxles clean and
free of obstruction is
essential to avoid overheat-
ing
the transaxle fluid and shortening transaxle
life. The housing should be checked
every 100
hours
and cleaned if necessary.
To clean the housing, use compressed air and/or a
pressure washer. Pay close attention to any oily
dirt buildup on the transaxle housings. This may
be the result of an oil leak. If an oil leak is noticed,
contact your local Walker dealer.
Cooling
Fins
Transaxle Housing and Cooling Fins
IMPORTANT:
In case an oil leak develops on the
input shaft, the cooling fan blowing dusty air and oil
on the transaxle will
quickly
cover the housing and
pack the cooling fins with
oily dirt
. If this condition
occurs, contact your dealer immediately to avoid
overheating and dam aging the transaxles.
An additional procedure in maintaining transaxle
cooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace the
fan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.
Cooling Fans
Transaxle Cooling Fans
