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WALKER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
July 2006
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Blade Balanced on Magnetic
Wall-Mounted Balancer
7. Mount the blade with wing tips pointing up into the
housing. Reinstall the blade, washer, lock washer,
and nut. Tighten the nut to 60 ft-lb (81.3 N
ā
m).
Model MS, MC, MD, MT, MTL
NOTE: When reinstalling blades on GHS models, re-
member, the blades turn toward each other (counter-
rotate) and the RH and LH blade cannot be switched.
Check for proper blade rotation before installing blades
on the deck.
Drive Belts - Model MC, MT, MTL
Raise the body and inspect the condition of the four (4)
belts (3 belts on SD models) every 25 hours of opera-
tion - engine PTO drive, jackshaft drive, hydrostatic
ground drive, and GHS blower drive. If the belts show
signs of cracking or deteriorating, the belts should
be replaced. Refer to REPLACING/REPAIRING the
Drive Belts in the Service Procedures Section.
Drive Belts - Model MD
Raise the body and inspect the condition of the five
(5) belts (4 belts on SD models) every 25 hours of op-
eration - engine PTO drive, jackshaft drive, hydrostatic
ground drive, GHS blower drive, and engine fan belt. If
the belts show signs of cracking or deteriorating, the
belts should be replaced. Refer to REPLACING/RE-
PAIRING the Drive Belts in the Service Procedures
Section.
Drive Belts - Model MS
Raise the body and inspect the condition of the three (3)
drive belts after every 25 hours of operation -- engine,
PTO drive, and ground drive. If the belts show signs of
cracking or deteriorating, the belts should be re-
placed. Refer to REPLACING/REPAIRING the Drive
Belts in the Service Procedures Section.
Drive Belts - Model MW
Look under the body and inspect the condition of the
two (2) belts every 25 hours of operation - engine PTO
drive, and ground drive belt. If the belts show signs of
cracking or deteriorating, the belts should be re-
placed. Refer to REPLACING/REPAIRING the Drive
Belts in the Service Procedures Section.
Drive Belts - Model MB
Raise the body and inspect the condition of the two (2)
drive belts after every 25 hours of operation -- engine/
PTO drive and ground drive. If the belts show signs of
cracking or deteriorating, the belts should be re-
placed. Refer to
REPLACING/REPAIRING the Drive
Belts in the Service Procedures Section.
Blade Balancer