Walker MT, MTL, MTEFI, MTLEFI Owner's Manual - Assembly Instructions

Assembly Instructions

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  CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - Model

MTL

•

Check the radiator air intake screen to make

sure the screen is clean and free of obstruction.

Also, the radiator cooling fins should be

inspected and cleaned if there is any buildup of

dirt or debris.  (Remove the intake screen

assembly to inspect and clean.)

•

  Check the coolant levels in the radiator and over-

flow tank.  If additional coolant is needed, refer to

CHECKING/SERVICING

 the 

Engine Cooling

System - MTL 

in 

Maintenance Instructions

.

  CHECK GEAR AXLE OIL LEVEL 

Refer to 

LUBRICATION

 for 

Gear Axle Lubrication

in 

Maintenance Instructions

.

  INSPECT FOUR (4) DRIVE BELTS 

Engine PTO Drive, Jackshaft Drive, Hydrostatic

Ground Drive, and GHS Blower Drive (if equipped).

 CHECK HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL

LEVEL

Refer to 

LUBRICATION

 for 

Checking Hydrostatic

Transmission Fluid

Level 

in 

Maintenance Instruc-

tions

.

  CHECK FUNCTIONS OF INSTRUMENT PANEL

AND WARNING HORN

Turn the ignition key to the

 RUN

 position.  Voltmeter,

Oil Pressure Light, and Warning Horn should all op-

erate, indicating normal function.

  CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)

Drive 

=  15 PSI (103 kPa)

Rear 

=  20 PSI (137 kPa)

CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP

UNDERNEATH MOWER DECK (and inside

GHS blower, if equipped)

Refer to 

CLEANING 

the

 GHS Blower

 in 

Mainte-

nance Instructions

 for blower cleaning information.

The tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised position

by unlocking the deck lock levers on each side of the

carrier frame and inserting the deck hook into the tilt-

up latch on the tractor body.  Before operating the

tractor, make sure to re-engage the deck lock levers

after lowering the deck to the normal operating po-

sition.

Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position

WARNING

DO NOT remove the radiator pressure cap

when engine is hot.

DANGER

Never operate cutter blades with deck in

raised position because it is hazardous.

CAUTION

Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up

pivot joint unlocked.

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.

Tilt-Up Latch

Deck Lock Lever

Tilt-Up Latch

Tilt-Up Hook

on Deck