Walker T23 - Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Safety, Assembly, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions

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Instructions Prior to Operating Machine

Beginning S/N: 170586

P/N 8000-52

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Table of Contents3
General Information5
Highlighted Information5
Glossary5
Identifying Number Locations5
Engine Serial Number Location6
Servicing of Engine and Drivetrain Compo- Nents6
Specifications7
Component Identification11
Safety Instructions14
Before Operating14
Operating16
Maintenance18
Safety, Control, and Instruction Decals19
Assembly Instructions23
Setup Instructions23
Tire Installation (Tractor)23
Battery Service23
Battery Charging23
Battery Installation24
Mower Deck Assembly24
Deck Caster Wheels Installation24
Deck Discharge Chute Installation25
Deck Discharge Deflector Shield Installation (Side Discharge Models Only)25
PTO Shaft Guard Installation25
Tilt-Up Roller Wheel Installation26
Mower Deck Installation on Tractor26
Deck Installation26
Deck Leveling29
DS60-3 Deck Leveling30
Measuring Deck Levelness30
Deck Leveling Procedure30
Preoperating Checklist31
Operating Instructions34
Control Identification, Location, and Function34
Operating Controls34
Engine Throttle34
Forward Speed Control (FSC)35
Steering Levers35
Blade Clutch (PTO)35
Front Body Latch Release35
Parking Brake37
Transmission Lockout Levers37
Instrument Panel38
Hourmeter38
Voltmeter39
Oil Pressure Warning Light/Horn39
Over Temperature Warning Light/Horn39
Engine Service Light39
Ignition Switch40
Light Switch (for Optional Lights)40
Warning Horn40
Circuit Breaker40
Starting the Engine40
Adjusting Ground Speed and Steering41
Engaging the Blade Drive43
Stopping the Machine43
Adjusting Cutting Height44
DS60-3 Cutting Height45
DS60-3 Transport Position45
Transmission Lockout45
Recommendations for Mowing46
Recommendations for Towing48
Recommendations for Tilt-Up Deck Operation/Transport48
Grass Handling System (GHS)49
General Information50
Clogging Checklist51
Using the Tilt-Up Deck52
Using the GHS Catcher52
Powerfil52
Full" Signal Horn52
Cleaning the GHS Exhaust Screen53
Dumping the Catcher53
Tailgate Dumping53
Using the Dump Bag54
Power Dump Option55
Hi-Dump ® Option55
Maintenance Schedule Chart59
Important Tips for Care of the Kohler Engine60
Fuel System60
Starting/Stopping60
Cooling System60
Air Cleaner System60
Oil60
Lubrication61
Engine Oil61
Engine Break-In Oil61
Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level61
Changing Engine Crankcase Oil/Oil Filter62
Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication63
DS52 Mower Deck Lubrication64
Mower Deck Spindle Lubrication64
Tractor PTO Gearbox Lubrication64
Checking Gearbox Oil Level64
Changing Gearbox Oil65
Gear Axle Lubrication65
Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication65
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil68
Extending the Warranty68
Checking Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Level68
Changing Hydrostatic Transmission Oil and Filter68
Cleaning70
Engine Air Cleaner System70
Turbine Precleaner70
Donaldson Radialseal™ Air Cleaner71
Engine Cooling System73
Cooling Air Intake Screen73
Cylinder Head Cooling Fins73
Grass Buildup in Mower Deck Housing74
GHS Blower74
GHS Exhaust Screen75
Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins75
Checking/Servicing76
Security of Air Filtration Components76
Battery76
Cleaning the Terminals76
Charging the Battery77
Tire Pressure77
Wheel Bolt Torque77
Sharpen Mower Blades77
Drive Belts78
Mower Deck Gearbox Oil Seals79
Spark Plugs79
Ignition Wires79
Fuel Lines and Clamps79
Engine Starter79
Transmission Control Setting79
Neutral-Park79
Straight Ground Tracking79
Blade Brake Action79
PTO U-Joints80
Safety Switch System80
Forward Speed Control Friction Lock80
Replacing/Repairing81
Drive Belts81
Engine PTO Drive Belt (3 Groove Power Band)82
Jackshaft Drive Belt83
GHS Blower Drive Belt84
Hydrostatic Ground Drive Belt85
Deck Drive Belt (Optional DS60-3 Deck)86
Fuel Filter87
Blade Overload Shear Bolts87
Mower Blades88
Adjustments89
Transmission Control89
Steering Lever Position Adjustment - Step 189
Set FSC Travel Limits (Stop) - Step 289
Set Maximum Forward Travel Speed (Stop) - Step 390
Neutral Function Adjustment - Step 490
Straight Ground Travel Adjustment - Step 591
Blade Clutch (PTO)92
Clutch Engagement/Belt Tension92
Clutch Disengagement/Brake Action93
Stop Block Eccentric Adjustment - Step 194
Clutch Idler Pulley Travel Adjustment - Step 294
Blade Brake Band Adjustment - Step 395
Forward Speed Control Friction Lock96
Steering Handles97
Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop97
GHS "Full" Signal Horn Adjustment98

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