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Walker MS Owner's Manual - Table Of Contents

Summary of MS

  • Page 1

    ™ owner’s manual safety, assembly, operating, and maintenance instructions model ms (13 hp) please read and save these instructions effective date: 01-15-05 for safety, read all safety and operation p/n 5000-16 instructions prior to operating machine.

  • Page 2: Foreword

    Foreword thank you. . .For purchasing a walker mower. Every effort has been made to provide you with the most reliable mower on the market, and we are sure you will be among our many satisfied custom- ers. If for any reason this product does not perform to your expectations, please contact us at (97...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents general information ________________ 1 highlighted information _____________ 1 glossary ____________________________ 1 identifying number locations________ 1 engine serial number location ______ 2 servicing of engine and drivetrain components __________ 2 specifications ___________...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents maintenance instructions __________ 40 maintenance schedule chart _______ 40 important tips for care of the kawasaki engine ____________________ 41 fuel system _________________________ 41 starting _____________________________ 41 cooling system ______________________ 41 air cleane...

  • Page 5: General Information

    General information 1 highlighted information walker manufacturing recommends that any ser- vice requiring special training or tools be performed by an authorized walker mower dealer. There are several general practices to be aware of in the area of safety. Most accidents associated with the oper- a...

  • Page 6: General Information

    General information 2 tractor serial number location mower deck serial number location engine serial number location the kawasaki engine model, type, and code num- bers are located on the starter side of the engine shroud. For the mower model covered by this man- ual, an engine manual is available t...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications 3 model ms engine manufacturer/model kawasaki, fe 400d, 1 cyl. Ohv (air-cooled) displacement 24.5 cu. In. (401 cc) hp (@ 3600 rpm) 13.0 max. Rpm (no load) 4000 governed rpm 3600 max. Torque [ft-lb (n ⋅ m) @ rpm] 19.5 (26.4) @ 2500 idle rpm 1300 spark plug type ngk bpr5es spark plug ga...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications 4 model ms transmission (continued) transmission fluid factory service mobil 1 synthetic motor oil (15w-50) transmission fluid capacity 1 qt (1 liter) transmission cooling cooling fan mounted on drive pulley ground travel speed forward m.P.H. (km/h) reverse m.P.H. (km/h) 0-5 (0-8) inf...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications 5 model ms dimensions (continued) height sd model 37-1/2 in. (95 cm) ghs model 44-1/2 in. (112 cm) wheel base (tractor) 42-1/4 in. (107 cm) tread width (tractor) standard tires 28-1/4 in. (72 cm) optional tires 29-3/4 in. (76 cm) mower deck width of cut sd/ghs 36 or 42 in. (91 or 107 ...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications 6 model ms ghs system (optional) blower 3 1/2 x 9 x 1/4 in. (9 x 23 x 1 cm) three-blade paddle wheel (driven by mower engine) blower brake belt scrubber brake (works in combination with pto clutch, stops blower within five (5) seconds of pto disengagement) max. Blower speed 3600 rpm g...

  • Page 11: Component Identification

    Component identification 7 front view and right side view deck caster wheels deck lift handle (cutting height adjustment) transmission control rod adjustment nut (rh) tilt-up latch grass handling system 6.7 bushel catcher catcher door safety latch counterweight spring and protective cover note: cont...

  • Page 12: Component Identification

    Component identification 8 rear view and left side view left hand drive wheel catcher lift/ dump handle catcher door tailwheel fork and wheel fuel filter oil filter rotating engine screen anti-scuff rollers catcher exhaust deflector removable grass catcher screen (not visible) catcher door gas sprin...

  • Page 13: Component Identification

    Component identification 9 top view (body raised) air cleaner dust cup rubber bumper body support tractor pto gearbox rh hydrostatic transmission rh transmission lockout lever air cleaner air restriction indicator fuel tank carburetor ghs blower negative (-) battery cable battery neutral safety swit...

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 10 pay particular attention to any information labeled danger, warning, caution, important, and note in this manual. When you see the safety alert symbol ( ), read, understand, and follow the instructions. Fail- ure to comply with safety instructions may result in personal injury...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 11 6. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Do not operate this machine while wearing shorts; always wear adequate protective clothing, including long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is advisable and required by some l...

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 12 9. Watch for holes, rocks, and roots in the terrain and for other hidden hazards. When mowing tall grass, mow higher than desired to expose any hidden obstacles. Then, clean the area and mow to the desired height. 10. Avoid sudden starts or stops. Before backing the machine up...

  • Page 17: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 13 3. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to ensure the machine is in a safe, working condition. Check the blade mounting nuts frequently, mak- ing sure they are tight. 4. Perform only maintenance instructions de- scribed in this manual. Unauthorized main- tenance operations o...

  • Page 18: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 14 gear axle (5810-1) safety, control, and instruction decals safety, control, and instruction decals are installed on the machine; if any are missing, illegible, or damaged, a replacement should be ordered and installed before putting the machine into operation. The decal part n...

  • Page 19: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 15 each end of mower deck (5808) sd deck discharge shield (5848) adjacent to blower discharge chute through body (5804) fender, rh side (5802-1) fender, lh side (5802-2) safety, control, and instruction decals safety, control, and instruction decals are installed on the machine; ...

  • Page 20: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 16 setup instructions walker mowers are shipped partially assembled. After uncrating the tractor and mower deck, initial setup is required. Note: during the process of unpacking, any dam- aged or missing parts should be noted and reported to the delivering carrier immediately (...

  • Page 21: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 17 battery charging 1. Charge the battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes. Do not exceed 20 amps maximum recom- mended charging rate. Charge until specific gravity is at least 1.250. Total charging time should not exceed one (1) hour. 2. After charging the battery, adjust the electro...

  • Page 22: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 18 deck caster wheel installation note: if semi-pneumatic wheels are installed, make sure the spacer washers fit over the spacer tube and are not caught between the fork and the end of the tube. The washers should move freely on the axle spacer tube. 5. Grease the caster wheel ...

  • Page 23: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 19 tilt-up spring and roller wheel installation on rear discharge deck mower deck installation on tractor deck installation 1. Lightly grease each deck support arm (2) on the tractor. Refer to mower deck installation photo for location of deck support arm. 2. Engage the deck ca...

  • Page 24: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 20 deck counterweight spring installation 6. Raise mower body (instead of lifting the front of deck) and clip the counterweight springs to the receptacle on front of body. Lower the body to tension the springs. (refer to deck counter- weight spring installation photo.) 7. With ...

  • Page 25: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 21 deck leveling 1. Position mower on a smooth, level surface. Set the cutting height to the highest position - 4 in. (102 mm) - for easy access under the deck to measure blade height. Refer to adjusting cutting height in operating instructions . Note: a block of wood cut 4 in....

  • Page 26: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 22 preoperating checklist before operating the mower for the first 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 ope...

  • Page 27: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 23 inspect three (3) drive belts engine, pto, and hydrostatic ground drive. Check hydrostatic transmission oil level refer to lubrication for checking hydrostatic transmission fluid level in maintenance instruc- tions . Check tire pressure deck caster wheel = 20 psi (137 kpa) d...

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 24 control identification, location, and function ignition switch the ignition switch is located on the right front of the body and is used to start and stop the engine. The switch has three positions: “o” is the off position, run is the position the key returns to after start...

  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 25 engine throttle the throttle control lever (red knob) is located on the left side of the seat and is used to control engine speed. Moving the lever forward toward the fast position increases engine speed; moving it back- ward toward the idle position decreases engine speed....

  • Page 30: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 26 transmission lockout levers the transmission lockout levers disengage the hydrostatic transmissons. By lifting the lever on top of the transmission and locking it into place with the lockout cam, the hydrostatic transmissions are released to permit freewheeling. By releasin...

  • Page 31: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 27 operating controls (top view from drivers point of view) throttle blade clutch (pto) parking brake left wheel steering lever forward position (no control change) neutral-park position reverse drive wheel motion position right wheel steering lever the forward speed control a...

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 28 starting the engine 1. Before attempting to start the engine, make sure the operator is in the seat, the forward speed control is in neutral-park position, and the blade clutch and parking brake are disengaged. Note: release parking brake to prevent extra load on the starte...

  • Page 33: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 29 1. Move the fsc out of neutral-park position to the desired forward speed. Do not hold for- ward on steering levers. It is not necessary to hold the fsc lever in position since a friction lock maintains the selected lever position (and forward travel speed). Note: this is e...

  • Page 34: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 30 note: smooth action on the steering levers will produce smooth mower operation. Remem- ber to keep the engine and ground speed slow until learning the control response. 4. The fsc may be adjusted forward for faster ground speed and backward for slower ground speed. When mow...

  • Page 35: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 31 stopping the machine 1. Slow the engine to idle; put the throttle in the idle position. 2. Pull the steering levers to the neutral-park position and then move the fsc lever backward to the neutral-park position. 3. Disengage the blade clutch. Important: do not disengage the...

  • Page 36: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 32 transmission lockout important: do not tow this mower with the transmission lockout engaged. Towing can produce excessive internal pressure and damage the transmission. To move the mower with the engine not running (dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the hydrostatic transmis...

  • Page 37: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 33 • make sure the mower is leveled properly for a smooth cut. Refer to deck leveling in assembly instructions . • use an alternating stripe mowing pattern for best appearance and vary the direction of the stripe each time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in the grass...

  • Page 38: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 34 pto and blade gear drive rear discharge mower deck deck discharge chute blower body chute assembly grass catcher catcher door spring catcher door exhaust deflector exhaust screen (removable) catcher door safety latch grass-pak ® vane switch “full” signal horn actuator rod p...

  • Page 39: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 35 general information the grass handling system (ghs) consists of a rear discharge mower deck connected to a 9 in. (23 cm) blower and a rear mounted grass catcher with 6.7 bushel (238 liters) capacity. The ghs blower oper- ates any time the mower blade clutch is engaged and m...

  • Page 40: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 36 clogging checklist in case of clogging, there will be a distinct change in the sound of the blower, i.E., the blower sound will stop. Also, the mower deck will begin to leave a trail of grass clippings. When this occurs, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and ...

  • Page 41: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 37 • check that the openings in the air exhaust screen in the grass catcher are not plugged. If the screen is clogged, refer to cleaning the ghs exhaust screen in this section. Remember, anything that restricts airflow or material flow along the entire path from the mower deck...

  • Page 42: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 38 dumping the catcher for dumping, the catcher either tailgate dumps into a disposal area or dumps into the optional dump bag. The dump bag is a reusable nylon fabric bag designed to conveniently move grass clippings from the catcher to a remote disposal area or container. Ta...

  • Page 43: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 39 positioning dump bag on catcher 6. Close the door by holding the door handle with the left hand and releasing the safety latch on the door hinge mechanism with the right hand. The safety latch is released by pressing in on the top of the latch. Then, the door should close s...

  • Page 44: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions 40 maintenance schedule chart - recommended service intervals - model ms service item daily 25 hours 50 hours 100 hours yearly every 2years ref. Page check engine crankcase oil level x 42 check/clean engine air cooling system* x 50 clean grass buildup under deck x 51 clean g...

  • Page 45: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions kawasaki tips 41 important tips for care of the kawasaki engine fuel system • fuel must be clean - free from water, dirt, and or- ganic material. • clean the fuel filter on a regular basis and when contamination is suspected or found in the fuel. Starting • start engine with...

  • Page 46: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions lubrication 42 lubrication proper lubrication is an important maintenance pro- cedure. It reduces wear and makes the machine quieter and easier to operate. Engine oil engine break-in oil no special break-in oil is required. The engine is ser- viced with 10w-30, service class...

  • Page 47: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions lubrication 43 changing engine crankcase oil/oil filter change the engine crankcase oil after every 50 hours of operation and the oil filter after every 100 hours of operation as follows: 1. Park the mower on a level surface with the engine stopped. The engine oil should be ...

  • Page 48: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions lubrication 44 ident lubrication no. No. Location type places ident lubrication no. No. Location type places 'hfn&dvwhu:khho)run3lyrw *uhdvh %odgh'ulyh*hduer[ 2lo 7hh*hduer['hfn 2lo 'hfn&dvwhu:khho%hdulqj*uhdvh 8qlyhuvdo-rlqw6kdiw$vvhpeo\ *uhdvh 3lyrw$vvhpeo\7low8s'hfn *uhdv...

  • Page 49: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions lubrication 45 2 3 1 4 10 6 7 6 8 31 13 32 28 & 33 27 & 34 15 31 9 27 28 25 29 30 26 26 20 21 9 14 15 11 12 18 16 6 7 6 8 4 2 1 10 11 12 13 22 22 23 23 22 22 24 24 23 24 25 18 19 17 19 5 chassis and deck lubrication points.

  • Page 50: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions lubrication 46 mower deck gearbox lubrication the mower deck gearboxes (tee gearbox and blade drive gearboxes) are connected as a unitized assembly, and oil flows freely between them. The gearboxes are permanently lubricated (oil filled) and sealed requiring no scheduled lub...

  • Page 51: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions lubrication 47 gear axle lubrication • the gear axle oil lubrication is sae 80w-90 (api gl-5) gear lube. • check the axle oil level after every 100 hours of operation by removing the oil level plug. If additional oil is needed, remove the breather vent on top of ax- le and f...

  • Page 52: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions cleaning 48 cleaning engine air cleaner system donaldson radialseal™ air cleaner a remote mounted donaldson radialseal™ air cleaner provides the air filtering function. The paper filter element slides over an outlet tube inside the air cleaner canister with radial sealing ac...

  • Page 53: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions cleaning 49 4. Use a bright light inside the element to inspect for damage. Check the element very carefully for pin holes or other damage that will allow dirt to leak through the paper media. Replace element if necessary. 5. Check the condition and resilience of the radial ...

  • Page 54: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions cleaning 50 important: service the fuel filter screen only in a clean area where the fuel filter components will not be contaminated by any dust and dirt. 1. Close the fuel shut-off valve. 2. Loosen sediment bowl and remove filter screen and gasket. Replace filter screen, if...

  • Page 55: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions cleaning 51 1. Inspect accessible cooling fins and clean with compressed air as needed. If the buildup is excessive, refer to step 2. 2. Remove the spark plug wire and disconnect the breather tube on the valve cover. Do not dis- connect the breather tube from the carburetor ...

  • Page 56: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions cleaning 52 ghs blower normally, the ghs blower operates with no mainte- nance or cleaning. However, when mowing grass that is dirty and damp (especially springtime mow- ing), a deposit of dirt may accumulate inside the blower housing, causing wear and binding of the blower ...

  • Page 57: Maintenance Instructions

    53 maintenance instructions cleaning/ checking/servicing hydrostatic transmission cooling fins keeping the cooling fins on the hydrostatic transmis- sions clean and free of obstruction is essential to avoid overheating the transmission fluid and short- ening transmission life. The cooling fins shoul...

  • Page 58: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions 54 checking/servicing 3. Replace filler caps. Important: do not overfill the battery. Electro- lyte will overflow through the vent tube onto parts of the machine and will result in severe corrosion. Cleaning the terminals if battery terminals are corroded, remove battery fro...

  • Page 59: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions checking/servicing 55 4. If the blade cutting edge is dull or nicked, it should be sharpened. Remove blades for sharpening by grasping the end of the blade using a rag or a thick, padded glove, while loos- ening and removing the nut, lock washer, and flat washer that mounts ...

  • Page 60: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions checking/servicing 56 drive belts raise the body and inspect the condition of the three (3) drive belts after every 25 hours of operation -- engine, pto drive, and ground drive. If the belts show signs of cracking or deteriorating, the belts should be replaced. Refer to repl...

  • Page 61: Maintenance Instructions

    57 maintenance instructions replacing/repairing replacing/repairing important: always use genuine factory re- placement parts. Substitute parts can result in product malfunction and possible injury to the oper- ator and/or others. Drive belts there are three (3) individual belts on the machine: • en...

  • Page 62: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions replacing/repairing 58 engine belt 1. To remove the engine belt: a. Relax the belt by depressing the spring- loaded idler arm. B. Roll the belt off the compound pulley and remove the belt. Engine belt (engaged) engine belt (disengaged) compound pulley idler pulley belt tight...

  • Page 63: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions replacing/repairing 59 pto drive belt 1. To remove the pto drive belt: a. Remove the engine belt, as described in previous section. B. Remove 1/4-20 x 3/4 bolt locating belt guide on gearbox pulley and rotate guide to clear belt. C. Move blade clutch (in direction of engage-...

  • Page 64: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions replacing/repairing 60 ground drive belt 1. To remove the ground drive belt: a. Raise the spring-loaded idler to relax belt. B. Slide belt off pulleys, then release the idler. Raise idler pulley to relax belt transmission drive pulley ground drive belt tension spring idler p...

  • Page 65: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions replacing/repairing 61 blade overload shear bolts the cutting blade is keyed to the blade hub by two (2) shear bolts (10-24 x 5/8 in. Stainless steel ma- chine screws). These bolts are designed to shear and protect the blade drive gearbox from damage if the blade encounters ...

  • Page 66: Maintenance Instructions

    62 maintenance instructions replacing/repairing mower blades mower blades are removed and remounted as de- scribed in the sharpen mower blades instructions (refer to checking/servicing in this section). During the course of sharpening and inspecting mower blades, if there are any of the following co...

  • Page 67: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions adjustments 63 adjustments steering levers an adjustment range of approximately 3 inches is available on the steering levers - the levers can be ad- justed forward or aft depending on the arm length of the operator. The levers can be adjusted by loosen- ing the locknut at th...

  • Page 68: Maintenance Instructions

    64 maintenance instructions adjustments 1. Position the discharge chute so that it is point- ing straight back. A. Turn the ignition switch on and move the blade clutch to the engaged position (engine not running). B. Open the catcher back door and monitor the spout position (as it oscillates) and m...

  • Page 69

    65 8vhrqo\jhqxlqh:donhu uhsodfhphqwsduwv date service engine item hours 0$,17(1$1&($1'6(59,&(5(&25'6+((7 bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb...

  • Page 70: Operator’S Notes

    66 operator’s notes.

  • Page 71

    67 limited warranty for walker commercial rider mower 1. What this warranty covers, and for how long: walker manufacturing company will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge, any part covered by this warranty which is found to be defective in material and/or workmanship within one (1) ye...

  • Page 72: 0.4G

    Walker mfg. Co. • 5925 e. Harmony road, fort collins, co 80528 • (970) 221-5614 form no. 011505 printed in usa www.Walkermowers.Com © 2005 walker mfg. Co sound - model ms sound test sound test conducted was in accordance with 79/113/eec and was performed on 22 march 96 under the conditions listed: g...