Walker S18 User Manual

Assembly Instructions
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5. Remove Coupler Installation Tool from quick
disconnect ring and make sure the ring has
“snapped” securely on the spline shaft.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate tractor with
Coupler Installation Tool installed.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the mow-
er, make sure the PTO quick disconnect is se-
curely locked on the tractor, with the locking
balls fully seated in the groove and the ring in the
locked position (refer to the Quick Disconnect
Ring “Locked” Position illustration). After in-
stallation, pull on the PTO coupler to check for
security.
Coupler Ring in
Released Position
PTO Drive
Shaft
PTO Coupler
U-Joint
Quick Disconnect Ring “Released” Position
Coupler Ring in
Locked Position
PTO Drive
Shaft
PTO Coupler
U-Joint
Internal Balls
Locked on Shaft
Quick Disconnect Ring “Locked” Position
6. Slide the deck the rest of the way on the deck
arms. If the deck is collection style (GHS
equipped model), the discharge chute will need
to be aligned and connected to the blower inlet
during the last 2 in. (51 mm) of slide action on
the support arms.
NOTE: Raising the mower body may be helpful
in tting and guiding the deck chute into the
blower.
7. Install the hitch pin through the hole on the end
of each support arm to lock the deck in place
(refer to Deck Counterweight Spring Installa-
tion photo). Two (2) hitch pins are included in
the Owner’s Packet of materials.
8. Raise mower body, then lift the front of deck,
and clip the counterweight springs to the recep-
tacle on front of body. Lower the body to ten-
sion the springs. (Refer to Deck Counter-
weight Spring Installation photo.)
9. With the counterweight springs connected, the
weight on the deck caster wheels should be
15 to 25 Ib (6.8 to 11.3 kg); this adjustment is
preset at the factory. If required, the spring ten-
sion can be adjusted by tightening or loosening
the elastic stop nuts located underneath the
lower spring hook, or contact your local dealer
if additional help is required. Refer to Deck
Counterweight Spring Installation photo.
Counterweight Springs Clip Onto
Body With Forward Body Tilted
Up And Front Of Deck Raised
Hitch Pins
Lock Deck on
Support Arms
Spring Tension
Adjustment
Nut Located Under
Lower Spring Hook
Deck Counterweight Spring Installation

Walker S18 Specifications

General

Drive System	Hydrostatic
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4.5 inches
Engine	Kohler
Cutting Width	48 inches
Transmission	Hydrostatic