Walker H27i, Operator'S Manual

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General Information
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HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION
Walker Manufacturing recommends that any ser vice
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 spindles, and cutter
blades.
● ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) con ­
trols engine functions such as spark timing,
fuel/air ratio, etc.
● FORWARD SPEED CONTROL (FSC) controls
the maximum forward speed of the tractor;
functioning as a cruise control.
● GROUND DRIVE refers to the dual transaxles
which drive the main wheels.
● LEFT HAND (LH) refers to the left­hand 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.
● REAR DISCHARGE (RD) discharges mowed
material from the back of the mower deck .
● RIGHT HAND (RH) refers to the right­hand side
of the tractor when the operator is seated facing
forward in the tractor seat.
●
ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)
offers enhanced operator protection in the event
of a roll­over type accident .
● SIDE DISCHARGE (SD)
discharges mowed
material from the right side of the mower deck .
● STEERING LEVERS steer the tractor by con­
trolling the two transaxles.
● TRACTOR is the prime mover, including the
engine, drivetrain, operator seat, and controls
to operate the mower.
● TRANSAXLE transmits and controls power
from the ground drive belt to the main drive
wheel.
● TRANSAXLE LOCKOUT releases the transax­
les to permit freewheeling the tractor.
IDENTIFYING NUMBER LOCATIONS
The tractor serial number plate is affixed to the
tractor 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 numbers
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 ______________________