Walker S14 User Manual

Assembly Instructions
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PREOPERATING CHECKLIST
Before operating the mower for the rst time, and as
a routine before daily operations, it is important to
make sure the mower is properly prepared and
ready for operation. The following is a list of items
to be checked. (For a mower with frequent opera-
tion, some of these items will not need to be checked
every day, but the operator should be aware of the
condition of each.)
For proper fuel and lubricants refer to Specications.
FILL FUEL TANK
Raise the mower body and locate the fuel tank on
top of the engine.
Fill the fuel tank using clean, fresh automotive grade
unleaded gasoline (87 octane minimum, 10% etha-
nol maximum).
DANGER
Handle gasoline with care. Gasoline is
highly ammable and its vapors are explo-
sive. Use safe refueling procedures:
• DO NOT ll fuel tank with the engine run-
ning.
• If the engine is hot, allow to cool before
refueling.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• Fuel the mower outdoors.
• DO NOT smoke while refueling.
• Avoid spilling fuel; use a funnel or spout.
• DO NOT overll the fuel tank; ll up to
about 1 in. (25 mm) below the top of tank.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT permit dirt or other foreign
matter to enter the fuel tank. Wipe dirt from around
the ller cap before removing. Use a clean fuel stor-
age container and funnel.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Al-
ways use fresh, automotive grade unleaded gaso-
line. DO NOT use gasoline containing greater than
10% ethanol. DO NOT use additives, such as car-
buretor cleaners, deicers, or moisture removing
agents. DO NOT use gasoline blended with methyl
alcohol.
CHECK ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL
Check the engine crankcase oil level before use and
after each 5 hours of continuous operation. Refer
to LUBRICATION for Checking Engine Crankcase
Oil Level in Maintenance Instructions.
CHECK AND SERVICE ENGINE AIR CLEAN-
ER SYSTEM
• Check condition, cleanliness, and security of the
complete air lter system (inspect air lter every
100 hours). For detailed procedures, refer to
CLEANING the Engine Air Cleaner System in
Maintenance Instructions.
CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Check that the engine cooling air intake screen is
free of obstruction by grass clippings or debris and
clean if required. Also, cylinder head cooling ns
should be inspected and cleaned if any build-up of
debris is noted (remove cylinder head shroud to
clean).
Check performance of the cooling system by start-
ing the engine, holding a hand adjacent to the cylin-
der head, and feeling the cooling airow.
DANGER
Make sure to keep hands clear of exhaust
pipe, mufer, and moving parts when
checking airow.
INSPECT THREE (3) DRIVE BELTS
Engine, PTO, and Hydrostatic Ground Drive.
CHECK HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE OIL
LEVEL
Refer to LUBRICATION for Transaxle Lubrication
in Maintenance Instructions.

Walker S14 Specifications

General

Brand	Walker
Model	S14
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English