Walker S14 User Manual

Maintenance Instructions CLEANING
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Grass Buildup in Mower Deck Housing
DANGER
Before raising or removing the mower
deck for cleaning, stop the engine, re move
the ignition key, and disconnect the spark
plug wire.
1. Raise the deck lock lever handle on each side
of the carrier frame and pull out to release car-
rier frame for tilting action.
2. Using the carrier frame lift handle, raise deck to
the TILT-UP position and insert the deck hook
into the tilt-up latch on the tractor body.
Tilt-Up Hook
Tilt-Up
Latch
Tilt-Up Hook and
Latch Connected
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 required).
NOTE: If the buildup is severe, it may be easier
to clean the deck by removing the deck assem-
bly from the tractor and standing the deck as-
sembly on its “nose”.
NOTE: While some degree of material buildup
in the mower deck housing can be tolerated, a
point is nally reached where cutting quality
deteriorates and clogging begins to occur
because of too much buildup on the bafing and
housing.
4. Lower the deck to the normal operating position
and re-engage the deck lock levers.
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up
pivot joint unlocked.
GHS Blower
Normally, the GHS blower operates with no mainte-
nance or cleaning. However, when mowing grass
that is dirty and damp (especially certain spring-
time mow ing conditions), a deposit of dirt may ac-
cumulate inside the blower housing, causing wear
and binding of the blower wheel. When operating in
these conditions, inspect the blower frequently
for dirt buildup.
NOTE: A visual clue of binding of the blower wheel
is the blower blade tips are polished from rubbing
on dirt.
If a dirt deposit is found, the best way to remove it is
by mowing grass with high moisture content (such
as early morning dew or recent irrigation). The wet
grass will break down and remove the deposit.
GHS Exhaust Screen
Refer to Cleaning the GHS Exhaust Screen in Op-
erating Instructions.

Walker S14 Specifications

General

Brand	Walker
Model	S14
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English