Walker S18 User Manual

Maintenance Instructions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL S18
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
400
Hours Yearly
Every
2 Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level x 49
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System* x 58
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck x 60
Clean GHS Exhaust Screen* x 60
Clean GHS Blower* x 61
Service Mower Blades x 63
Check Security of Air Filtration Components x 62
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points* x 51
Check Battery Electrolyte Level x 62
Check Transaxle Fluid x 54
Check Tire Pressure x 63
Check Drive Belts (Engine, PTO, Ground Drive) x 64
Check Deck Gearbox Oil Seals x 65
Check Safety Switch System x 66
Change Engine Crankcase Oil and Oil Filter** x 50
Check Air Filter Element* x 57
Clean Transaxle Housing x 61
Check/Regap Spark Plugs x 65
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75 to 85
lb·ft)
x 63
Check Blade Brake Action x 65
Check/Adjust Blade Clutch x 78
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
Δ
x 55
Replace Air Filter Element and Safety Filter*** x 57
Replace Fuel Filter x 71
Clean Engine Cooling Fins x 59
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps x 65
Service Battery x 62
Check/Adjust Vertical Position of Grass-Pak
®
Switch x 81
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock x 66
Check Transmission Control Settings x 65
Check PTO U-Joints for Wear/Looseness x 66
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps x 65
Replace Dust Ejection Valve*** x 57
Replace Ignition Wires x 65
*
More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions (refer to notes about air cleaner element in
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE)
**
Change engine oil after rst 8 hours of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
***
Air cleaner is remote mounted Cummins/Fleetguard
OptiAir™ unit, replace lter(s) every 400 hours and
dust ejection valve every 2 years or when worn or damaged
Δ Change transaxle oil after the initial break-in period of 75-100 hours operation
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.

Walker S18 Specifications

General

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