1. DL manuals
  2. Walker Rider Lawnmowers
  3. Snow Blower
  4. SB36
  5. Owner's Manual And Illustrated Parts Manual

Walker Rider Lawnmowers SB36 Owner's Manual And Illustrated Parts Manual

Manual is about: Single-Stage Snowblower

Summary of SB36

  • Page 1

    Owner’s manual safety, assembly, operating, and maintenance instructions and illustrated parts manual model sb36 single-stage snowblower please read and save these instructions effective date: 04-01-99 for safety, read all safety and operation p/n 5600-1 instructions prior to operating machine price...

  • Page 2: Foreword

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents owner’s manual general information ________________ 1 highlighted information _____________ 1 glossary ____________________________ 1 identifying number locations ________ 1 servicing of drivetrain gearbox ____ 2 unit description _____________________ 2 specifications _____________...

  • Page 4: 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 5: General Information

    General information 2 servicing of drivetrain gearbox detailed servicing and repair of the gearbox used on the snowblower drivetrain is not covered in this man- ual. Only routine maintenance and general service instructions are provided. For the service of the gear- box during the limited warranty p...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications 3 model sb36 ground clearance in raised position 4-1/2 in. (11 cm) dimensions height 38 in. (97 cm) width 40-1/2 in. (103 cm) length (excluding pto shaft) 32-3/4 in. (83 cm) overall length installed on tractor (model mc/ms) 89 in. (226 cm) blower spout 6 in. (15 cm) spout position adj...

  • Page 7: Component Identification

    Component identification 4 note: control identification shown in operating instructions section and in illustrated parts manual . Spout position control handle deflector snowblower housing removable chain guard cover footrest wheel guard mounting tube socket lift chain counterweight spring pto shaft...

  • Page 8: Component Identification

    Component identification 5 gauge wheel foot trigger pivot scraper blade auger counterweight spring hook tab right angle gearbox counterweight spring hook tab gauge wheel auger drive chain flexible coupling lift handle pivot grease fittings bottom view (not installed).

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 6 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 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 7 7. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Always wear ade- quate protective clothing including long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is advisable and required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations. 8. Prol...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 8 13. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. 14. Never adjust gauge wheels or skid shoes with the engine running. Before adjusting height or servicing, disengage the pto clutch, sto...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 9 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 number is listed belo...

  • Page 13: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 10 setup and installation 1. Remove the mower deck from the tractor if necessary. Refer to the appropriate tractor owner’s manual. 2. Attach each of the lift brackets to the predrilled holes on the front chassis cross bar with a 5/16-18 x 1 in. Bolt and a whiz locknut. The lock...

  • Page 14: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 11 3. Remove the pto cover (between the footrests). Remove the shipping wire from the counter- weight springs, place the lift handle in the up (back) position, and hook the counterweight springs onto the hook tabs on the frame. The tabs are located below the right angle gearbox...

  • Page 15: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 12 align pto shaft and pto coupler (shown before engaging snowblower mounting tubes with tractor support arms) b. Slide snowblower assembly onto tractor. Reaching under the tractor, pull the ring back on the pto quick coupler, slide the coupler onto the tractor spline shaft, an...

  • Page 16: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 13 11. Pull the lift handle back to raise the snowblower to the up position. Snowblower in up (raised) position 12. Pull the lift handle back, press the foot trigger, and hold on to the lift handle while letting it move forward to lower the snowblower to the down position. Snow...

  • Page 17: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions 14 preoperating checklist before operating the snowblower for the first time, and as a routine before daily operations, it is impor- tant to make sure the snowblower is properly pre- pared and ready for operation. The following is a list of items to be checked. (for a snowblowe...

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 15 control identification, location, and function tractor controls refer to the appropriate tractor owner’s manual for complete information about tractor operating controls. Lift handle the lift handle is located to the right of the operator at the back of the snowblower right...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 16 foot trigger the foot trigger is located on the right footrest. The foot trigger and lift handle are used together to lower the snowblower. Pull the lift handle back, press the foot trigger, and hold on to the lift handle while let- ting it move forward to lower the snowblo...

  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 17 pto clutch engaged (model md shown) pto clutch disengaged (model md shown) stopping the machine 1. Slow the engine to idle; put the throttle in the idle position. 2. Pull the steering levers to the neutral posi- tion and then move the fsc lever backward to the neutral-park ...

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 18 recommendations for snowblowing important: operate the engine at full speed when snowblowing, to allow the engine to produce full horsepower and to increase efficiency of the en- gine cooling system. • when operating on a slope, reduce speed and use caution to start, stop, ...

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions 19 throw snow to both sides clogging checklist in case of clogging, the snow throwing action will de- crease and finally stop. When this occurs, disen- gage the pto clutch, stop the engine, disconnect the fuel solenoid wire [diesel engines] or spark plug wire(s) [gasoline engi...

  • Page 23: Operator’S Notes

    20 operator’s notes.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions 21 caution maintenance procedures requiring special training or tools should be performed by a trained technician. Maintenance schedule chart - recommended service intervals - sb36 snowblower service item daily 25 hours yearly reference page check auger condition x 14 check ...

  • Page 25: Maintenance Instructions

    22 maintenance instructions lubrication lubrication proper lubrication is an important maintenance pro- cedure. It reduces wear and makes the machine quieter and easier to operate. Grease fitting and oil point lubrication lubricate the grease fittings and oil points after ev- ery 25 hours of operati...

  • Page 26: Maintenance Instructions

    23 maintenance instructions lubrication drive chain lubrication lubricate the drive chain every 25 hours. A light penetrating oil or special purpose chain oil is recom- mended. Lubricate the drive chain as follows: 1. Remove the three (3) screws fastening the re- movable chain guard cover to the sno...

  • Page 27: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions lubrication 24 ident lubrication no. No. Location type places ident lubrication no. No. Location type places 1 spout deflector pivot oil 2 2 spout position control oil 2 handle pivot 3 foot trigger latch grease 1 (grease slide area) 4 mounting tube sockets grease 2 5 lift ha...

  • Page 28: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance instructions lubrication 25 2 3 1 4 4 9 10 5 5 5 7 7 7 7 6 8 11 11 12 rear view bottom view snowblower lubrication points.

  • Page 29: Maintenance Instructions

    26 maintenance instructions replacing/repairing replacing/repairing gearbox replacement remove and replace the gearbox as follows: 1. Remove the gearbox cover. Two (2) bolts (one on each side) fasten the cover to mounting tabs on the frame. 2. Loosen the set screw fastening the pto u-joint to the ge...

  • Page 30: Maintenance Instructions

    27 maintenance instructions replacing/repairing drive chain the drive chain should be replaced if, when adjust- ed properly, it can be pulled away from the front of the auger sprocket more than 1/2 of the height of a tooth on the sprocket. Running the snowblower with a worn chain increases wear on t...

  • Page 31: Maintenance Instructions

    28 maintenance instructions replacing/repairing sprockets a sprocket should be replaced when the teeth be- come asymmetric (when the front side of a tooth is a different shape than the back side of the tooth). Note: generally; a small sprocket wears faster than a large sprocket. Sprocket wear drive ...

  • Page 32: Maintenance Instructions

    29 maintenance instructions replacing/repairing 8. When the sprockets are aligned properly, tight- en the set screw in the drive shaft sprocket. 9. Reinstall and adjust the drive chain by reversing the removal procedures. Refer to adjust- ments of drive chain in this section. 10. Recheck the sprocke...

  • Page 33: Maintenance Instructions

    30 maintenance instructions replacing/repairing 19. Lubricate the drive chain. Refer to lubrica- tion of drive chain in this section. 20. Reinstall the auger guards and the chain guard cover by reversing the removal procedures. Snowblower housing auger shaft bolt auger shaft sprocket bolt auger shaf...

  • Page 34: Maintenance Instructions

    31 maintenance instructions replacing/repairing/ adjustments scraper blade inspect the scraper blade for wear or damage be- fore each use. The blade is hardened and if the gauge wheels (or skid shoes) are properly adjusted, the blade should give a reasonable amount of ser- vice before replacement. T...

  • Page 35: Maintenance Instructions

    32 maintenance instructions adjustments loosen chain tension block mounting bolt 2. Position the chain tension block so the chain has 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) of slack. 3. Retighten the chain tension block mounting nut and bolt. 4. Recheck the drive chain tension. Proper chain tension gauge wheel...

  • Page 36

    Removal and storage instructions 33 removal 1. Park the tractor on a level surface and lower the snowblower. 2. Remove the hitch pins from the ends of the sup- port arms. 3. Slide the pto shaft out of the pto coupler while sliding the snowblower off the tractor sup- port arms. End of season storage ...

  • Page 37: Main Body Components

    34 item part description no. No. No. Req’d item part description no. No. No. Req’d use only genuine walker replacement parts. Effective date 04-01-99 main body components spout/deflector assembly 1 5640 grommet (1/4 x 3/8) 1 2 5641 handle, deflector position control 1 3 5685-1 decal, danger (#23555)...

  • Page 38: Main Body Components

    35 effective date 04-01-99 use only genuine walker replacement parts. Main body components.

  • Page 39

    36 item part description no. No. No. Req’d item part description no. No. No. Req’d use only genuine walker replacement parts. Effective date 04-01-99 auger and drivetrain components auger assembly 1 5602 auger 1 5602-4 auger assembly * (includes items # 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, f034 & f168) 2 5615 key plate, ...

  • Page 40

    37 effective date 04-01-99 use only genuine walker replacement parts. Auger and drivetrain components.

  • Page 41

    Use only genuine walker replacement parts. Effective date 04-01-99 38 key to abbreviations used in illustrated parts list at................................................................................................................................................................ All-terrain ccw...

  • Page 42

    39 limited warranty for walker model sb36 single-stage snowblower 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 withi...

  • Page 43

    Walker mfg. Co. • 5925 e. Harmony road, fort collins, co 80528 • (970) 221-5614 form no. 050399 printed in usa © 1999 walker mfg. Co.